CoCo EMS BLS Questions and Answers
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What is the primary purpose of BLS for a first responder?
To provide life-sustaining care by maintaining circulation and breathing until advanced
support arrives.
How does early CPR benefit someone in cardiac arrest?
It increases their c...
CoCo EMS BLS Questions and Answers
Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of BLS for a first responder?
✔✔To provide life-sustaining care by maintaining circulation and breathing until advanced
support arrives.
How does early CPR benefit someone in cardiac arrest?
✔✔It increases their chances of survival by maintaining blood flow to vital organs.
What action should a rescuer take if the AED says "no shock advised"?
✔✔Resume chest compressions immediately and follow the AED prompts.
Why is it essential to minimize interruptions in chest compressions?
✔✔To ensure consistent blood flow to the brain and heart.
In BLS, why is the head-tilt, chin-lift technique important?
✔✔It opens the airway to allow air into the lungs.
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, What should be done if an adult patient begins to show spontaneous breathing during BLS?
✔✔Place them in the recovery position and monitor their breathing closely.
How many chest compressions should be performed per minute during CPR?
✔✔Between 100 and 120 compressions.
What is the main reason to give rescue breaths during CPR?
✔✔To deliver oxygen to a patient who is not breathing adequately.
Why is proper hand placement essential during chest compressions?
✔✔To compress the heart effectively and prevent injury to the ribs.
What should you do if the patient’s chest does not rise with rescue breaths?
✔✔Reposition the head to open the airway and try again.
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
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