BLS Practice Test

In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occur?

• Healthcare clinics

• Homes

• Recreational facilities

• Shopping centers

Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrests in children?

• cardiac problems

• congenitial or acquired heart defect

• respiratory failure or shock

• infection and sepsis

What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?

• Advanced life support

• High quality CPR

• Prevention

• Rapid defibrilation

Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?

• When respiratory distress in adults occur and the heart rate does not change

• When the heart rate is 40 to 60/min and respiration increase

• When blood flow to the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases

• When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly

What is the CPR rate for compressions?

• At least 100/min

• At least 120/min

• At least 100-120/min

A 53-year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.

Which is the first action you should take in this situation?

• Activate the emergency response system

• Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions

• Start providing rescue breaths

• Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim

What is the ration of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult?

• 10 compressions to 2 breaths

• 15 compressions to 2 breaths

• 30 compressions to 2 breaths

• 100 compressions to 2 breaths

What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?

• A rate of 60 to 80 compressions per minute and depth of about 1 inch

• A rate of 80 to 100 compressions per minute and a depth of about 1 1/2

• A rate of 120 to 140 compressions per minute and a depth of about 2 1/2 inches

• A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and a depth of 2 inches.

A 53-year-old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You find him lying motionless on the floor.

The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout, "Are you OK?". What is you best next action?

• Check his pulse

• Start high-quality CPR

• Start providing rescue breaths

• Shout for nearby help

Before beginning, you should know that there is NO time limit on this practice test! So do not try to read fast and try to stress yourself out.

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