BLS test questions and answers(AHA)
latest update 2024
which victim requires CPR? - Answer ️️ -a victim who is unresponsive with no normal
breathing and no pulse
when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Answer ️️ -when an adult/
victim is in a dangerous environment...
BLS test questions and answers(AHA) latest update 2024 which victim requires CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR inc ludes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - Answer ✔️✔️-10 seconds interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - Answer ✔️✔️-10 seconds how can you t ell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - Answer ✔️✔️-there is visible rise of the chest what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury? - Answer ✔️✔️-use the head t ilt chin lift what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-bag mask device what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation? - Answer ✔️✔️-breaths are given to quickly or with to much force What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim? - Answer ✔️✔️-compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions what is the recommended compression - ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-
30:2 for 2 rescuer to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? - Answer ✔️✔️-after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? - Answer ✔️✔️-100 per min during 2 r escuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer? - Answer ✔️✔️-maintain an open airway and give breaths why are chest compression important? - Answer ✔️✔️-they pump blood to the rest of the body what is the f irst step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - Answer ✔️✔️-turn on the AED When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - Answer ✔️✔️-after the AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? - Answer ✔️✔️-perform abdominal thrust what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - Answer ✔️✔️-at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches What i s the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-15:2 what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age? - Answer ✔️✔️-adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not available a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe chocking. what should you do next? - Answer ✔️✔️-begin CPR what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR - Answer ✔️✔️-
30:2 what is the preferred techniq ue for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant? - Answer ✔️✔️-the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique where is the brachial pulse located? - Answer ✔️✔️-on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder. As of 2017, what percent of people who have an out -of-hospital, non -traumatic cardiac arrest, treated by EMS, survive to be discharged from the hospital? - Answer ✔️✔️-10% How does the AHA define adults, children and infants? - Answer ✔️✔️-Adults = adolesc ents (ie., after the onset of puberty and older Children = 1 year of age to onset of puberty Infants = less than 1 year of age (excluding newly born infants in the delivery room) What are signs of puberty? - Answer ✔️✔️-Chest or underarm hair in males and any breast development in females. The BLS Course focuses on preparing students to perform ___ skills. - Answer ✔️✔️-CPR What are the two components of CPR? - Answer ✔️✔️-1) chest compressions 2) breaths What do these all describe?: *Start compressions wit hin 10 seconds *Push hard, push fast *Allow complete chest recoil *Minimize interruptions *Give effective breaths
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