[BLS] American Red Cross Final Exam
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What does BLS stand for in emergency care?
Basic Life Support.
What is the first step in the BLS sequence when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
Call for emergency medical help or activate the e...
[BLS] American Red Cross Final Exam
Questions and Answers |100% Correct|
Latest Version!!
What does BLS stand for in emergency care?
Basic Life Support.
What is the first step in the BLS sequence when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
Call for emergency medical help or activate the emergency response system.
How do you check for responsiveness in an adult?
Shake the person's shoulders and shout, "Are you okay?"
What should you do if the adult is not breathing normally?
Begin CPR immediately.
What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
100 to 120 compressions per minute.
How deep should compressions be during adult CPR?
At least 2 inches (5 cm).
What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adults during CPR?
1
, 30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
What technique should be used to open the airway in an unresponsive adult?
Use the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
How should you perform rescue breaths on an adult?
Pinch the nose shut, cover the mouth with yours, and give 2 breaths that last about 1 second
each.
What should you do if you are alone and need to perform CPR on a child?
Perform CPR for about 2 minutes before calling for help.
What is the proper technique for performing CPR on an infant?
Use 2 fingers to compress the center of the chest at a depth of about 1.5 inches (4 cm).
What is the importance of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
An AED can analyze the heart's rhythm and provide a shock if needed, improving the
chances of survival.
What is the first step when using an AED?
Turn on the AED and follow the voice prompts.
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