BLS practice test

Réussis tes devoirs et examens dès maintenant avec Quizwiz!

What is the compression to ventilation ratio you should use when giving CPR to any individual?

30:2

When performing two-rescuer CPR, how often should you switch roles?

After every five cycles of CPR

What are the BLS (Basic Life Support) steps used for adults?

Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR

Which step is NOT a part of the five steps in the Adult Chain of Survival? A. Early CPR B. Rapid defibrillation C. Advanced airway placement D. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care

C. Advanced airway placement

How many breaths should be given during a two-rescuer CPR on an adult with an advanced airway in place? A. Every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths per minute) B. Every 4 to 5 seconds (12 to 15 breaths per minute) C. Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute) D. Every 10 to 12 seconds (5 to 6 breaths per minute)

C. Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)

When operating an AED, what are the correct steps to follow?

Power on the AED, attach electode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock

The carotid and femoral arteries are used to perform pulse checks in BLS on children from 1 year of age to puberty

children from 1 year of age to puberty

When looking for a pulse on a child from one year to puberty, where should you check?

Carotid or femoral artery

What is the recommended BLS sequence for the 2020 ILCOR guidelines?

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing (CAB)

What are the signs of an obstruction of the airway? A. Poor air exchange B. High-pitched noise while inhaling C. Inability to speak D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What are the vital characteristics of first-rate CPR? A. Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest B. Pushing hard and fast C. Minimizing interruptions D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The brachial artery located on the upper arm is used

in infants below 1 year old.

Rapid defibrillation

increases the chance of effectively restoring a normal heart rhythm.

Early CPR

provides vital oxygen to the brain and vital organs increasing the likelihood of recovery.

Post cardiac arrest care

reduces the possibility of long-term impairment and increases the chance of a victim making a full recovery.


Ensembles d'études connexes

CertMaster CompTIA Network+ Final Assessment

View Set

Psychology Homemade Study Guide- Chapter 10 & 11

View Set

certification PSM 1 - SCRUM, SCRUM PSM I Assessment, Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM1) "Questions and explanations", SCRUM MASTER, Scrum Study Guide - Rachel, Scrum, Scrum, PSM I Assessment, PSM I Assessment

View Set

Web Servers and Hypertext Transfer Protocol

View Set

Chapter 8: New Product Development

View Set

Chapter 12 PMBOK 5th edition - Practice Test #10

View Set

Social Psychology 9th Edition Chapter 7

View Set

WMS050: Midterm, Key Concepts: Weeks 1-5

View Set

Nervous System (Multiple Choice Questions)

View Set