BLS test questions (AHA)

which victim requires CPR?

a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse

when is it important to move an adult victim who needs CPR?

when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment

High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?

10 seconds

interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?

10 seconds

how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?

there is visible rise of the chest

what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury?

use the head tilt chin lift

what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?

bag mask device

what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation?

breaths are given to quickly or with to much force

What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim?

compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs

how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?

allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions

what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?

30:2 for 2 rescuer

to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles?

after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths

what is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age?

100 per min

during 2 rescuer CPR, one rescuer will provide chest compressions. what is the role of the second rescuer?

maintain an open airway and give breaths

why are chest compression important?

they pump blood to the rest of the body

what is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene?

turn on the AED

When should you deliver a shock from the AED?

after the AED activates a shock, charge, states a "clear the victim", and prompts me to push the shock buttom

what is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult?

perform abdominal thrust

what is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?

at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches

What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR?

15:2

what size AED pads should be used for child less that 8 years of age?

adult pads/ dose may be used if peadrtic pads are not available

a choking adult become unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrust for severe chocking. what should you do next?

begin CPR

what is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 1 rescuer infant CPR

30:2

what is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant?

the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique

where is the brachial pulse located?

on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.