BLS Review Quiz #2

Which of the following is the device used to provide positive-pressure ventilation for a victim is not breathing.

• Head Tilt

• Bag mask device

• Pocket mask device

• AED

What does the acronym AED stand for?

• Automatic Electronic Defibrillation

• Automatic External Defibrillation

• Automatic Electronic Device

• Automatic Early Device

Several rescuers are at the scene with an unconscious patient with no pulse. You notice the patient is gasping for breath and making snoring sounds. What type of breathing is the patient presenting?

• Sleep breathing

• Agonal gasps

• Sleep apnea

• Hyperventilation

Agonal gasps are a quality breathing technique.

• True

• False

What is the first step when using an AED?

• Turn it on the AED device.

• Push the shock button

• Stop compressions

• Make sure no one is touching the patient.

The AED pads go on which two following locations for an adult patient?

• Under the right clavicle.

• Under the left clavicle

• Below the left pec/bottom of the rib cage

• Below the right pec/bottom of the rib cage

If a victim has an implanted pacemaker, what procedure alters slightly?

• Don't use an AED on a person with a pacemaker

• Switch the pad from right side to left side.

• Place the pad slightly lower on the same side.

• Place the pad over the pacemaker.

You may continue chest compressions while the AED analyzes for patients heart rhythm.

• True

• False

When the AED advises to deliver a shock, it will tell you to "clear" the patient. Which of the following steps should be followed?

• Before delivering a shock clear the victim

• Loudly state "stand clear" or "everybody clear"

• Look to make sure that no one is touching the victim

• All of the above

After delivering a shock, the caregiver will complete 2 minutes of CPR.

• True

• False