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Which of the following describes the proper sequences of BLS? A.) Pulse check, rescue breath, compression B.) Airway, breathing, compression C.) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 D.) C - A - B Correct Answer: D The pulse assessed in an adult cardiac arrest victim is called the ______ pulse? A.) Groin B.) Radial C.) Carotid D.) Tempora Correct Answer: C Choose the proper order of the Adult Chain of Survival: A.) Recognition, Call EMS, Advanced Life Support, Defibrillate, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care B.) Recognition, Early CPR, Defibrillate, Advanced Life Support, Post-Cardiac Arrest Care C.) CPR, Recognition, Call EMS, Defibrillate, Advanced Life Support D.) Recognition, Defibrillation, CPR, and Call EMS, Advanced Life Support Correct Answer: B True/False: Most rescuers describe child cardiac arrest situations as more stressful than adult cases. A.)True B.)False Correct Answer: A You find an unresponsive victim without a pulse. You do not have a mask. What is the next step for an untrained lay responder? A.) Go call 911 B.) Wait until EMS arrives C.) Begin CPR and perform mouth-to-mouth D.) Use your shirt over their mouth as a barrier Correct Answer: C What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for Two-Rescuer Infant BLS? A.) 30: B.) 30: C.) 15: D.) 15:1 Correct Answer: C You attempt to deliver a breath through a mask but it does not go in. What is the next step?
A.) Hyperextend the neck B.) Blow harder C.) Discard mask and use mouth-to-mouth D.) Reposition the airway Correct Answer: D You are treating an adult choking victim. They initially can cough, but now are grasping their throat and turning blue. What is the next step? A.) Heimlich Maneuver B.) Begin CPR C.) Rescue breathing D.) Check pulse Correct Answer: A The compression to ventilation ratio for one rescuer giving CPR to individuals of ANY age is: A. 30: B. 30: C. 15: D. 15:2 Correct Answer: B How often should rescuers switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR? A. After every cycle of CPR B. After every two cycles of CPR C. After every five cycles of CPR D. After every 10 cycles of CPR Correct Answer: C The proper steps for operating an AED are:* A. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shocks the individual, and analyze the rhythm B. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock C. Attach electrode pads, check pulse, shock individual, and analyze rhythm D. Check pulse, attach electrode pads, analyze rhythm, shock patient Correct Answer: B Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child who is anywhere between one year to puberty?* A. Brachial artery B. Ulnar artery C. Temporal artery D. Carotid or femoral artery Correct Answer: D The initial Basic Life Support (BLS) steps for adults are:* A. Assess the individual, give two rescue breaths, defibrillate, and start CPR B. Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR C. Check pulse, give rescue breaths, assess the individual, and defibrillate D. Assess the individual, start CPR, give two rescue breaths, and defibrillate Correct Answer: B The critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following?*
D. Do ventilation only. Correct Answer: C Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest person before seeking assistance in single-rescuer scenarios?* A. 911 response times are generally slow. B. The parents are often nearby. C. Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest. D. The use of an AED is contraindicated in pediatrics. Correct Answer: C A 21-year-old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. You are concerned that this student may have choked. What is the best method to clear an obstruction from the airway?* A. Start CPR B. Abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver) C. Back blow/ chest thrust D. Blind finger sweep Correct Answer: B You are alone when you encounter a person in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the person? Check for danger, ____________, and send for help.* A. Establish IV access B. Insert an advanced airway C. Check for response D. Start CPR Correct Answer: C When the patient is between 1 years old and puberty, chest compressions should be approximately 1/ the depth of the chest. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A In adults, chest compressions should be to a depth of 4 to 5 inches. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B In infant CPR, chest compressions may be given with 2 fingers or with the thumbs-encircling hands technique. Mark one answer: A. True B. False Correct Answer: A When the time interval between the last chest compression and the AED shock is less than 10 seconds, the shock is more likely to be effective. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A If during a 10 second pulse check you are not sure if you feel a pulse, you should immediately resume chest compressions.
A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Over what age should you use 'Adult' AED pads? A. 8 years old B. 12 years old C. 18 years old D. 21 years old Correct Answer: A Seeing the chest rise during ventilation is a good indication that the patient is receiving effective breaths. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Once a patient is identified as pulseless, chest compressions should be initiated within 10 seconds. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Recognition, CPR, Defibrillation, Advanced Life Support, and Post Arrest Care are part of the Adult Chain of Survival. What is the rational for not including 'Ventilation'? A. Ventilation is unimportant B. The most recent AHA guidelines emphasize chest compressions of over the need for ventilation because it has a much greater effect on mortality. Correct Answer: B A victim probably has a neck injury. What is the correct way to open the airway? A. Head tilt-chin lift B. Jaw thrust Correct Answer: B Efforts to relieve choking should be stopped when: A. The obstruction is removed B. The victim becomes unresponsive C. The victim begins breathing normally D. Any of the above occurs Correct Answer: D In infant CPR, the head should be hyperextended to open the airway. Mark one answer: A. True B. False Correct Answer: B The interval from collapse to defibrillation is an important determinant of the likelihood of survival. A. True B. False Correct Answer: A Interruptions in CPR have NOT been shown to have a negative impact on survival. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B
A. True B. False Correct Answer: A When an advanced airway is in place, chest compressions should be withheld while a breath is being given. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B In a patient with a pacemaker or AICD, the AED pads should be placed directly over the device. A. True B. False Correct Answer: B Which of the following is NOT a component of high quality CPR? A. At least 100 chest compressions/minute B. Minimal interruptions in CPR C. Allowing complete recoil of the chest D. All are components of high quality CPR Correct Answer: D CPR is initiated and the victim's pulse returns but he is not breathing. What ventilation rate should be used for this patient? A. 8 per minute B. 12 per minute C. 20 per minute D. Depends on his color Correct Answer: B What does AED stand for? A. Automatic Energy Delivery B. Automated External Device C. Automated External Defibrillator D. Autonomous Energy Defibrillator Correct Answer: C At what age is it preferable to use the child AED pads? A. 8 years of age or older B. 8 years of age or younger C. 12 years of age or younger D. 18 years of age or younger Correct Answer: B An AED can be used safely in all of the following situations EXCEPT: A. Victim lying in the snow B. Victim with an implanted pacemaker C. Victim with a transdermal medication patch on D. Victim lying partially in water Correct Answer: D The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Early CPR B. Rapid Defibrillation C. Use of Cardiovascular Medications D. Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care Correct Answer: C
You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger, ____________, and send for help. A. Establish IV access B. Insert an advanced airway C. Check for response D. Start CPR Correct Answer: C In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR is: A. 15: B. 15: C. 30: D. 30:2 Correct Answer: D You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case? A. Begin CPR B. Open airway C. Apply AED Correct Answer: B When do you phone the emergency response number if you are alone with an unresponsive infant? A. after 5 cycles of CPR B. after 1 cycle of CPR C. immediately D. after you give 2 breaths Correct Answer: C Early defibrillation for adults is important because: A. it will "jump start" the heart B. atrial fibrillation is the most frequent rhythm present C. the chance of success diminishes rapidly over time D. cardio version is the mostly effective treatment for cardiac arrest Correct Answer: C The best way to allow the chest to recoil after each chest compression is to: A. keeps the chest pressed down about 1/2 inch between compressions B. completely removes your hands from the chest after each chest compressions C. keeps the chest slightly compressed at all times D. takes your weight off your hands so the chest returns to its normal position Correct Answer: D You are at your neighborhood park. You see an adult collapse to his knees and then slump to the ground. You are the first person to reach the man, and no one has respond to your shouts for help. What is the first thing you should do? A. Activate the emergency response system B. Check for responsiveness C. Place the victim in the recovery position D. Give 2 slow mouth-to-mouth breaths Correct Answer: B
You are providing rescue breathing for an unresponsive, nonbreathing child who has signs of circulation. How often should you provide rescue breaths for this child? A. Once every 3 seconds (20 breaths per minute) B. Once every 4 seconds (15 breaths per minute) C. Once every 5 seconds (12 breaths per minute) D. Once every 10 seconds (6 breaths per minute) Correct Answer: A A 7-year-old child is pulled from the water after witnesses saw her sink below the surface (no trauma). You find that she is unresponsive. You send someone to phone 911 for help. What should you do next? A. Perform abdominal thrusts to drain water from the lungs B. Give 5 back blow; then do a finger sweep of the mouth C. Find the proper hand position and begin chest compressions with the heel of one hand D. Open the airway with the head tilt-chin lift maneuver and look-listen-feel for normal breathing; if there is no normal breathing, give 2 rescue breaths Correct Answer: D Which of the following statements best describes the benefit of rescue breathing? A. Rescue breathing will help overcome any airway obstruction that may be blocking the airway B. Rescue breathing will maintain completely normal oxygenation for the victim C. Rescue breathing might defibrillate the heart D. Rescue breathing is an effective way to provide oxygen to the victim Correct Answer: D Which of the following most accurately represents the chest location where you should perform compressions on an adult victim of cardiac arrest? A. Just below the neck on the top half of the breastbone B. On the left side of the chest, over the left nipple C. On the lower half of the breastbone, at the nipple line in the center of the chest D. On the very bottom of the breastbone, over the xiphoid Correct Answer: C
