Basic Life Support Exam A

Front

While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

Back

Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches

Front

When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

Back

Turn on the AED

Front

What is the next step when using an AED after it detects ventricular fibrillation? Options: Check the victim for a carotid pulse, Follow the AED prompts, Clear the patient, Press the shock button

Back

Follow the AED prompts

Front

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?

Back

Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest.

Front

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?

Back

Observing the chest rise with breaths

Front

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

Back

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Front

What is a consideration when you are using an AED?

Back

On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock.

Front

What action supports 2-rescuer CPR? Options: Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes, Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes, Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles, Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles

Back

Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes

Front

“Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed: Knowledge sharing, Summarizing and reevaluation, Constructive intervention, Knowing your limitations.

Back

Knowing your limitations

Front

A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?

Back

Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions