BLS

What is the recommended BLS sequence for the 2015 ILCOR guidelines?* a. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing b. Airway, Breathing, Check pulse c. Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions d. None of the above

a. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

What is the compression to ventilation ratio you should use when giving CPR to any individual?* a. 30:1 b. 30:2 c. 15:1 d. 15:2

b. 30:2

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

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

When operating an AED, what are the correct steps to follow?* a. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the individual, and analyze the rhythm b. Power on the AED, attach electode 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

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

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

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

c. After every five cycles of CPR

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)

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

When looking for a pulse on a child from one year to puberty, where should you check?* a. Brachial artery b. Ulnar artery c. Temporal artery d. Carotid or femoral artery

d. Carotid or femoral artery