BLS test questions AHA

BLS test questions (AHA)

which victim requires CPR? - a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse

when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment

High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - 10 seconds

interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - 10 seconds

how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - 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? - use the head tilt chin lift

what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? - bag mask device

what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation? - 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? - 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? - allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions

what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - 30:2 for 2 rescuer

to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles? - after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths

what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?

• 100 per min

during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer? - maintain an open airway and give breaths

why are chest compression important? - they pump blood to the rest of the body

what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - turn on the AED

When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - 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? - perform abdominal thrust

what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches

What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? -

15:2

what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age? - 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? - begin CPR

what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR - 30:2

what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant? - the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique

where is the brachial pulse located? - on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.