BLS Instructor Essentials

How would you know that a rescue breath for a victim of any age is effective? - CORRECT ANS You should see their chest rise. A child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse, but has ineffective breathing or is not breathing, what should the rescuer do? - CORRECT ANS Give rescue breaths. (every 3-5 seconds) What ventilation device/ technique is not recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - CORRECT ANS The bag-mask ventilation technique. What would b...

Critical Thinking - CORRECT ANS Thinking clearly and rationally to identify the connection between information and actions. Problem Solving - CORRECT ANS The ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to challenging situations or issues that arise. Closed-Loop Communication - CORRECT ANS a technique used to prevent misunderstandings; List the four key components of close-loop communication - CORRECT ANS 1. Sender: The person initiating the communication 2. Message: The ...

Dispatch calls you and your partner to the gym where there is an unresponsive female. The person collapsed during the workout. - CORRECT ANS You come to the place with an AED and ready to do CPR You tap and shout to check for responsiveness but the patient does not respond. What is your next step after calling for help? - CORRECT ANS check for breathing and pulse after checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that the patient is not breathing normally but does have a pulse. Rescue bre...

Contents  Student Answer Sheet  Exam A  Exam A Answer Key  Exam A Annotated Answer Key  Exam B  Exam B Answer Key  Exam B Annotated Answer Key