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American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) Exam (25 Questions and Answers)
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American Heart Association BLS (BasicLife Support) Exam (25 Questions and
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When do you ensure a scene is safe? - -When you first see a potential
victim.
-Which victim requires CPR? - -A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing
and has no pulse.
-This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with
no suspected neck injury. - -Head tilt-chin lift
-The maximum time you check for a pulse. - -10 seconds
-A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths during CPR. - -Bag-
mask device
-The recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim. - -2
inches (5cm)
-When a child has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not breathing, what
should you do? - -Give breaths without chest compressions.
-The compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR. - -30:2
-Why is important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? - -
Creates blood flow
-The rate for performing chest compressions for ALL victims. - -100
compressions per minute
-Why do you give a breath just until you see the chest rise? - -Minimizes air
from entering the victim's stomach (gastric inflation)
-Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose are not available when
using an AED for a child less than 8 years old. (T or F) - -True
-What are the compression and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR when an
advanced airway is present with an adult victim? - -100 compressions per
minute; 1 breath every 6-8 seconds.
-What is the role of the second rescuer? - -Maintain an open airway and give
breaths.
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