BLS EXAM

September 21, 2023

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What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

a. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath

b. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths

c. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths

d. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

a. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED

b. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest

c. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest

d. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED

What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer
determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response
system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.

a. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.

b. . One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.

c. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.

d. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.

Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?

Scenario:
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer
determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response
system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.

a. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles

b. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

c. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes

d. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?

a. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing

b. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing

c. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing

d. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing

Why is defibrillation important?

a. There is a 100% success rate.

b. It is not important for cardiac arrest.

c. It prevents rearrest from occurring.

d. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.

When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a
pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.

a. Press the shock button

b. Apply the pads to the chest

c. Turn on the AED

d. Clear the patient

After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

a. Clear the patient

b. Follow the AED prompts

c. Press the Shock button

d. Check for a carotid pulse

"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

a. Clear roles and responsibilities

b. Constructive intervention

c. Knowing your limitations

d. Mutual respect

10.

“Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

a. Summarizing and reevaluation

b. Constructive intervention

c. Knowledge sharing

d. Knowing your limitations

11.

A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?

a. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions

b. Perform abdominal thrusts

c. Roll the victim over and perform back blows

d. Perform blind finger sweeps

12.

While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

a. Allowing the chest to recoil to at least 1 inch

b. Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min

c. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum

d. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches

13.

Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive,
is not breathing, and does not have a pulse.

a. Performing high-quality CPR

b. Checking the pulse frequently.”

c. Providing rescue breaths

d. Ensuring scene safety

14.

You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?

a. “You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute.”

b. “You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute.”

c. “You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.”

d. “You need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute.”

15.

Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?

a. It provides normal respiration.

b. It prevents respiratory arrest.

c. It prevents cardiac arrest.

d. It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm.

16.

What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?

a. They should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads.

b. On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock.

c. They should never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker.

d. AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water.

17.

Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?

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a. Has a pulse and is having trouble breathing

b. Has no normal breathing and no pulse

c. Has a strong pulse and is breathing

c. Has normal breathing and has a pulse

18.

Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?

a. At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)

b. At least one fourth the depth of the chest, approximately 11⁄2 inches (4 cm)

c. At least one half the depth of the chest, approximately 3 inches (8 cm)

d. At least two thirds the depth of the chest, approximately 4 inches (10 cm)

19.

Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?

a. It will reduce the risk of rib fractures.

b. It will reduce the risk of rib fractures.

c. The heart will adequately refill between compressions.

d. There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue.

20.

When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is choking, what modification should you incorporate?

a. You should attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt‒chin lift.

b. You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim.

c. Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing object.

d. There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim.

21.

You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise
shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.

a. Begin 2 thumb‒encircling hands chest compressions

b. Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

c. Encourage the infant to cough

d. Give abdominal thrust

22.

The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? A. Perform

a. Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object before you give each breath

b. Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

c. Attempt a blind finger sweep when giving breaths to remove the obstructing object

d. Give sets of 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps

23.

When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer
begin performing high-quality CPR.

a. When placing the AED pads

b. At 5-minute intervals

c. About every 2 minutes

d. Never switch rescuers

24.

You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?

a. Immediately take over chest compressions

b. Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong

c. Stand back and await direction from the second rescuer

d. Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil

25.

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?

a. Observing the chest rise with each breath

b. Always having oxygen attached to the bag

c. Allowing air to release around the mask

d. Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully