BLS study sample of test questions

In a responsive 2 year old choking victim, all of the following are true except: 1. If the victim can cough forcefully, do not interfere 2. Attempt to relieve choking using back blows 3. IF the victim cannot speak or cough, ask him if he is choking 4. If the victim becomes unresponsive, begin CPR.

2. Attempt to relieve choking using back blows.

7. Use abdominal thrusts to relieve choking in a conscious adult a. True b. False

A

advanced life support is:

a link in the pediatric and adult chains of survival

An infant who had been choking becomes unresponsive the rescuer should:

begin CPR

a child is not breathing but has a pulse rate of 50 per minute. The rescuer should:

start CPR beginning with compressions

BLS consists of these main parts (4 things)

1. Chest compressions 2. Airway 3.breathing 4. Defibrillation

The 2010 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps are: 1. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing 2. Airway, breathing, check pulse 3. Airway, Breathing, chest compressions 4. None of the above.

1. Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing

Signs of severe airway obstruction in a child or adult include all of the following except: 1. Forceful cough 2. high pitched noises with inhalation 3. Poor air exchange 4. Cyanosis around the lips

1. Forceful cough

signs of a mild airway obstruction in a child or in adult are:

1. forceful cough 2. Wheezing between coughs 3. Breathing

Signs of severe airway obstruction in a child or adult:

1. high pitched noises with inhalation 2 Poor air exchange 3. Cyanosis around the lips

The links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following Except: 1. Early CPR 2. Rapid Defbrillation 3. Advanced airway placement 4. Integrated Post-Cardiac arrest care.

3. Advanced airway placement

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

30:2

The compression to ventilation ratio for the lone rescuer giving CPR to victims of any age is:

30:2

The critical characteristics of high quality CPR include which of the following? 1. Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. 2. Push hard and fast 3. Minimize interruptions 4. All of the above

4. All of the above

signs of airway obstruction include which of the following? 1. Poor air exchange 2. High-pitched noise while inhaling 3. inability to speak 4. All of the above

4. All of the above

Effort to relieve choking should be stopped when: 1. The obstruction is removed 2. The victim becomes unresponsive 3. The victim begins breathing normally 4. Any of the signs above occurs.

4. Any of the signs above occurs

Signs of a mild airway obstruction in a child or adult include all of the following except: 1. forceful cough 2. Wheezing between coughs 3. Breathing 4. Cyanosis around the lips

4. Cyanosis around the lips

An AED can be used safely in which 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

6) Victim lying partially in water

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

8 years of age or younger

10. Rescue Breathing is used for a victim who is unconscious, but has a pulse. What is the correct rate for rescue breathing in a child or infant? a. 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds b. 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds c. 2 breaths every 3 to 5 seconds d. 2 breaths every 5 to 6 seconds

A

4. After the AED has delivered the shock you should... a. Continue CPR beginning with compressions b. Wait patiently for the AED to reanalyze c. Turn off the AED d. Give 2 breaths

A

6. When giving adequate breaths to an infant, you know they are effective when you see chest rise and fall. a. True b. False - You should see the stomach rise

A

2. You have started CPR on an infant victim. What is the recommended compression depth?

At least an inch and a half

How often should rescuers switch roles when performing 2 rescuer CPR

After every 5 cycles of CPR

In a responsive choking infant with sign of severe obstruction, the rescuer should:

Alternate back slaps and chest thrusts

What is the correct sequence when following the BLS protocol?

Assess breathing, activate the emergency response system, get the AED, check for pulse

The initial Basic life Support steps for adults are:

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

What does AED stand for? a. Automatic Energy Delivery b. Automated External Device c. Automated External Defibrillator d. Autonomous Energy Defibrillator

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? a. Cannot be used in this patient b. Put a magnet over the bulge before using the AED c. Place pads over bulge d. Avoid placing pads over bulge

Avoid placing pads over bulge

8. Use abdominal thrusts to relieve choking in a conscious infant a. True b. False - Use back slaps and chest thrusts for a choking infant

B

9. Rescue Breathing is used for a victim who is unconscious, but has a pulse. What is the correct rate for rescue breathing in an adult? a. 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds b. 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds c. 2 breaths every 5 to 6 seconds d. 2 breaths every 3 to 5 seconds

B

5. You have been talking with a 60-year-old-man. He is alert and has been conversing normally. All at once he complains of a . He is also having trouble speaking. What is the most likely cause of his problem? a. A seizure. b. A heart attack. c. A stroke. d. Diabetic coma

C

The child begins to breath spontaneously at a rate of 18. Her pulse is 50. What is the next step? a. Faster rescue breaths b. Carotid massage c. Begin CPR d. Monito

Begin CPR

Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in a child from 1 year of age to puberty?

Carotid or femoral 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. a. Establish IV access b. Insert an advanced airway c. Check for response d. Start CPR

Check for response

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? a. Cardiac arrest b. Alcohol poisoning c. Choking d. Drug ingestion

Choking

The AED indicates shock advised. What is the next step? a. Clear the patient b. Deliver 2 additional minutes of CPR before delivering shock c. Ventilate while shock is delivered d. Assume error and do not deliver shock

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? a. Back blows b. Blind finger sweep c. Activate 9-1-1 d. Deliver 2 minutes of CPR

Deliver 2 minutes of CPR

An infant appears to be choking, but is coughing and has good exchange the rescuer should:

Do nothing but monitor the infant.

In an adult with an advanced airway in place during 2 rescuer CPR, breaths should be administered how often?

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

Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios? a. 9-1-1 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 pediatric patients

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? a. Begin CPR b. Open airway c. Apply AED d. Look for a medical alert bracelet

Open airway

The first step in performing a head tilt chin lift is to:

Place your hand on the patients forehead and apply pressure to angle the head back

The proper steps for operating an AED are:

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

20. After delivering a shock, what is the next step in caring for this patient? a. Reassess for a pulse b. Chest compressions only c. Resume CPR d. Ventilation only

Resume CPR

What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes? a. Under 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Under 1

1. When should you use the two thumb-encircling hands technique on an infant?

a. When there are 2 rescuers present for CPR

what is the correct depth of compressions for an infant?

approximately 1/3 the depth of the chest

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

3. You are performing CPR on an adult victim. The second rescuer has arrived with the AED and turned it on. What is their next step? a. Place the pads over the victim's clothes b. Place the pads on the victim's bare chest c. Shock the victim d. Wait for advanced care to arrive before continuing use of the AED

b. Place the pads on the victim's bare chest

A child is gasping for breath but has a pulse rate of 100 per minute the rescuers should:

give 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds