AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BLS
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
- ANSWER
The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK" - ANSWER Shout for
nearby help
Several rescuers respond and you ask them to activate the emergency response and retrieve the AED
and emergency equipment as you notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds.
You do not feel a pulse.
What is your best next action? - ANSWER Start High-Quality CPR beginning with chest compressions
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - ANSWER 30
compressions to 2 breaths
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - ANSWER A rate of 100 to 120
compressions per minute and a depth of at least 2 inches
What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? - ANSWER Assign tasks to other rescuers and
rotate compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for
opening the airway? - ANSWER Jaw thrust
What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim side? - ANSWER
Power on the AED
Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED? - ANSWER Placing the pads on the victim
bare chest
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