BLS Practice

When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?

• Never switch

• When placing the AED pads

• About every 2 minutes

• At 5-minute intervals

You notice your partner giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What should you do?

• Stand back and wait for direction from another rescuer

• Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong

• Immediately take over chest compressions

• Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil

What is this phrase an example of?

"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt."

• Clear roles and responsibilities

• Knowing your limitations

• Constructive intervention

• Mutual respect

Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important?

• It prevents respiratory arrest

• It prevents cardiac arrest

• It provides normal respiration

• It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm

What is a special circumstance a rescuer should consider when using an AED?

• Never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker

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

• AEDs can only be used when a person is submerged in water

• Never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads

What is the first step for using an AED?

• Apply pads to chest

• Press Shock button

• Turn on AED

• Clear the patient

When AED pads are attached and the AED detects ventricular fibrillation, what are the next steps?

• Check for carotid pulse

• Follow AED prompts

• Clear the patient

• Press Shock button

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

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

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

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

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

Why is defibrillation important?

• It is not important for cardiac arrest

• It prevents rearrest from occurring

• There is a 100% success rate

• It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm

Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?

• Normal breathing and a pulse

• No normal breathing and no pulse

• A pulse and trouble breathing

• Strong pulse and breathing