BLS Exam Questions and Answers

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How do you know if rescue breaths are effective?✔✔A. The chest visibly rises with each breath

• The person starts coughing
• The breaths make a loud sound
• The victim moves their arms

What should you do if a person in cardiac arrest has a hairy chest and an AED is needed?

• Place the pads over the hair and continue

✔✔B. Shave the area quickly before applying the pads

• Use pediatric pads instead
• Wet the chest before placing pads

What is the best way to confirm that a person needs CPR?

• Check for a weak pulse
• See if they respond to pain 1 / 2

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✔✔C. Check for unresponsiveness, no breathing, and no pulse

• Look for signs of movement

How do you know if someone is experiencing an opioid overdose?

• They complain of chest pain

✔✔B. They are unresponsive with slow or no breathing

• They have a rapid heart rate
• They are coughing heavily

What is the first step in using a bag-mask device?✔✔A. Ensure a proper seal over the nose and mouth

• Squeeze the bag as fast as possible
• Use one hand to hold the mask
• Deliver multiple quick breaths

What should you do if a victim starts gasping but has no pulse?

• Wait to see if normal breathing returns
• Give two breaths and reassess
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