BLS STUDY GUIDE
How do you know when you are providing effective breaths using a bag-mask
device? - correct answer When the chest rises
What is the compression to breaths ratio for 1-rescuer infant cpr? - correct
answer 30 compressions to 2 breaths
What is the first step when using an AED? - correct answer Turn it on
Wha should you do when you need to use the AED when a person is submerged
in water? - correct answer Remove the patient from the body of water and dry the
chest before placing the pads
When the AED detects ventricular fibrillation, what is the next step? - correct
answer Follow the AED prompts
When should rescuers alternate when giving 2-rescuer CPR? - correct answer
After 2 minutes or when the compressor says to
What should be considered before using the AED? - correct answer The pads
may not stick to a hairy chest
What do yo do for an infant who is responsive but choking? - correct answer
Alternate between giving 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
When should rescuers switch positions during 2 rescuer CPR? - correct answer
After 2 minutes or when the compressor wants to
When the team knows their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation
attempt is an example of what team dynamic? - correct answer Knowing your
limitations
