AHA BLS Exam Review Key

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AHA BLS Exam Review / Key Questions with 100% Correct Answers.

• When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe?
• When the rescuer first sees a potential victim
• After the rescuer activates the emergency response system
• As emergency medical services arrive on the scene
• After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock -

Answer:

A

Qs: 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the

first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED?

• Place the AED pads on the chest
• Deliver 2 rescue breaths before using the AED
• Turn on the AED
• Complete 5 cycles of chest compressions -

Answer:

C

Qs: 3. After the AED delivers a shock, the rescuer should

• Wait for the AED to reanalyze the rhythm
• Immediately restart CPR, beginning with chest compressions
• Provide 2 ventilations to the victim
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Answer:

B

Qs: 4. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify

cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal breathing), a healthcare provider should check a pulse for no more than

• 25 seconds
• 10 seconds
• 15 seconds
• 20 seconds -

Answer:

B

Qs: 5. After you identify an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no

normal breathing) and no pulse, chest compressions should be initiated within

• 25 seconds
• 10 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 60 seconds -

Answer:

B

Qs: 6. Which of the following victims need CPR?

• A victim with a pulse and who is having trouble breathing
• A victim with chest pain and indigestion
• A victim who is unresponsive, no normal breathing and absent/ inadequate

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• A victim who is unresponsive but is breathing adequately -

Answer:

C

Qs: 7. Where should the hands be placed to perform chest compressions on

an adult?

• On the lower half of the breastbone
• In the center of the breastbone
• On the upper portion of the abdomen
• On the upper half of the breastbone -

Answer:

A

Qs: 8. The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at least

• 1 inch
• 2 inches
• 3 inches
• 4 inches -

Answer:

B

Qs: 9. Why is it important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR?

• Adequate depth of compression is needed to create blood flow during

compressions

• Adequate depth of compression is needed to create air flow into the lungs

and adequate oxygenation

• Adequate depth of compression is needed to prolong asystole
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