BLS EXAM QUESTIONS #1

Question 1

In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur?

Answer 1

homes

Question 2

Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children ?

Answer 2

Respiratory failure or shock

Question 3

What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival ?

Answer 3

Defibrillation

Question 4

Compression - to - Ventilation Ratio

Answer 4

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Question 5

Compression Depth

Answer 5

Compress the chest at least 2 inches

Question 6

Chest Recoil

Answer 6

allow the chest to reexpand completely after each compression. allows blood to flow into the heart

Question 7

Opening the Airway

Answer 7

Head tilt- chin lift
jaw thrust

Question 8

Head tilt - chin lift

Answer 8

1. Place one hand on the victim forehead and push with your palm to tilt the head back
2. Place the fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw, near the chin
3. Lift the jaw to bring the chin forward

Question 9

Jaw Thrust

Answer 9

1. position at the victims head
2. Place one hand on each side of the victims head.
3. place fingers under the angle of the victims lower jaw
4. If the victims lips close, push the lower lip with your thumbs

Question 10

pocket mask

Answer 10

for mouth to mouth breaths

Question 11

Bag- mask devices

Answer 11

provides a positive - pressure ventilation to a victim who is not breathing or or not breathing normally

Question 12

CPR Coach does ?

Answer 12

1. Coordination to start CPR
2. Improve the quality of chest compressions
   3.state midrange targets
3. minimize the length of pauses in compressions

Question 13

What is the first action you should take if a man collapses in front of you and is unresponsive ?

Answer 13

Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim

Question 14

If the victim gives no response after asking “ are they okay?”, what should you do first ?

Answer 14

Shout out for nearby help

Question 15

You notice the victim is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. you do not feel a pulse. what is the best next action ?

Answer 15

Start high-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions.

Question 16

What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult?

Answer 16

30 compressions and 2 breaths

Question 17

what are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?

Answer 17

A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and depth of at least 2 inches

Question 18

What actions should you take when more rescuers arrive ?

Answer 18

Assign tasks to other rescuers, rotate compressions every 2 minutes or frequently as needed

Question 19

If you suspect a victim experiences a head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?

Answer 19

Jaw thrust

Question 20

What is CCF?

Answer 20

Portion of time that the rescuers perform chest compressions during CPR

Question 21

What is the most appropriate first step to take as soon as the AED arrives at the victim’s side ?

Answer 21

Apply the pads pf the AED

Question 22

Which step is one of the universal steps for operating an AED?

Answer 22

Placing the pads on a victim’s bare chest

Question 23

If a victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted peacemaker or defibrillator, what special steps should you take?

Answer 23

Avoid placing the AED pad directly over the implanted device

Question 24

What action should you take while the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm?

Answer 24

Stand clear of the victim