BLS Practice Test

In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR is:

30:2

The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving CPR to victims of ANY age is:

30:2

At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?

8 years of age or younger

What does AED stand for?

Automated external defibrillator

A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac history per her family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying that bulge. Which is true of AED use?

Avoid placing pads over bulge

The child begins to breath spontaneously at a rate of 18. Her pulse is 50. What is the next step?

Begin CPR

Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?

Carotid artery

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.

Check for response

The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are:

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is the most likely cause?

Choking

The AED indicates shock advised. What is the next step?

Clear the patient

You are a daycare provider and find a 3-year-old child unresponsive. She had laid down for a nap because she was not feeling well and when you checked on her, she was not breathing and appeared blue. You are by yourself. What is the first step in managing this case?

Deliver 2 minutes of CPR

Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios?

Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest

You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in managing this case?

Open airway

The proper steps for operating an AED are:

Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, shock the patient

After delivering a shock, what is the next step in caring for this patient?

Resume CPR

Critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the following?

Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest, Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression and Minimize interruptions of CPR

What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes?

Under 1

The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following EXCEPT:

Usage of Cardiovascular Medications

An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations EXCEPT:

Victim lying partially in water