10 bls review questions

The compression to ventilation ratio for single rescuer giving CPR to a person of any age is: a. 30:1 b. 30:2 c. 15:1 d.15:2

b. 30:2

at what age is it preferable to use the pediatric 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

b. 8 years of age or younger

where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult? a. brachial artery b. carotid artery c. popliteal artery d. temporal artery

b. carotid artery

The 2015 ILCOR guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps to be: a. airway, breathing, check pulse b. compressions, airway, breathing c. airway, breathing, compressions d. airway, check pulse, breathing

b. compressions, airway, breathing (think CAB; ABC is no longer used, not as effective)

The proper steps for operating an AED are: a. power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the person, and analyze the rhythm. b. power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person. c. power on the AED, analyze the rhythm, attach electrode pads, and shock the person. d. power on the AED, shock the person, attach electrode pads, and analyze the rhythm.

b. power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, and shock the person.

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

c. check for response

the 5 steps 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

c. use of cardiovascular medications

in both children and infants, the compression to ventilation for one rescuer CPR is: a. 15:1 b. 15:2 c: 30:1 d. 30:2

d. 30:2 ONE RESCUER IS GONNA MAKE IT BE 30:2 FOR ALL AGES UNLESS IT IS 2 RESCUER FOR INFANTS, THEN 15:2

Critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following? a. start chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. b. allow complete chest recoil after each compression. c. minimize interruptions of CPR. d. all of the above

d. all of the above

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

d. victim is lying partially in water