BLS CPR

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

• Give 5 compressions to 1 breath

• Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths

• Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths

• Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths

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

• Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED

• Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest

• Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest

• Do not move the person, and do not use the AED

A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer

determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response

system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional

rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

• Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.

• One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.

• Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.

• Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.

A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer

determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response

system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional

rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action

supports 2-rescuer CPR?

• Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles

• Alternating the compressor role every two minutes

• Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes

• Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is

no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?

• Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing

• Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing

• Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing

• Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing

Why is defibrillation important?

• There is a 100% success rate.

• It is not important for cardiac arrest.

• It prevents rearrest from occurring.

• It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.

A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a

pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

• Press the Shock button

• Apply the pads to the chest

• Turn on the AED

• Clear the patient

“The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a

resuscitation attempt.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

• Clear roles and responsibilities

• Constructive intervention

• Knowing your limitations

• Mutual respect

“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.

• Summarizing and reevaluation

• Constructive intervention

• Knowledge sharing

• Knowing your limitations

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

• Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions

• Perform abdominal thrusts

• Roll the victim over and perform back blows

• Perform blind finger sweeps