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WorksheetsBLS/CPR
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
A 67 y/o man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and second rescuer begin high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
Never switch rescuers
When placing AED pads
About every 2 minutes
5 minute intervals
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is you next course of action?
Stand back and wait for directions
Tell the rescuer the compressions are wrong
Immediately take over chest compressions
Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
"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 team dynamics element.
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 to survival?
it prevents respiratory arrest
it prevents cardiac arrest
it provides normal respiration
it eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED?
They should never use an AED on someone with a pacemaker
They should never remove a transdermal medication patch
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and fail to deliver a shock
AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water
A 53 y/o woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency technician, rushes to with an AED. What is the first step for using the AED?
Clear the patient
Turn on the AED
Press the shock button
Apply pads to chest
After the AED pads are attached, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
Press the shock button
Clear the patient
Check for carotid pulse
Follow the AED prompts
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
Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
Do not pull the person out of the water, but wipe the chest
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
It will reduce the risk of rib fractures
The rate of chest compressions will increase
The heart will adequately refill between compressions
There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue
Why is defibrillation important?
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
Only CPR is important
There is a 100% success rate
It prevents rearrest from occurring
Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?
Has no normal breathing and no pulse
Has normal breathing and has pulse
Has a pulse and is having trouble breathing
Has strong pulse and is breathing
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
"You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 bpm"
"You're compressions are ineffective"
"You need to compress at a rate of 80-120 bpm"
"You need to compress at a rate of 100-120 bpm"
A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
What action is most likely to positively impact his survival?
Performing high-quality CPR
Ensuring scene safety
Frequently check pulse
Providing rescue breaths
An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking w/ a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the obstruction?
Encourage infant to cough
Give abdominal thrusts
Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Begin 2 thumb-encircling hands chest compressions
The choking infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking?
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object before each breath
Attempt a blind finger sweep before giving breaths
Give 5 sets of abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps
Give 5 chest thrusts
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
5 compressions to 1 breath
20 compressions to 2 breaths
When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you KNOW is choking, what modification should you incorporate?
There are no modifications for CPR
You should attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head-tilt chin lift
You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim
Each time you open the airway, you look for the obstructing object
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
Allowing air to release around the bag
Always having oxygen attached to the bag
Observing the chest rise with each breath
Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully
Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?
At least 2/3 the depth of chest (approximately 4 inches)
At least 1/2 the depth of the chest (approximately 3 inches)
At least 1/4 the depth of the chest (approximately 1.5 inches)
At least 1/3 the depth of the chest (approximately 2 inches)
A 9 y/o child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer activates the response system using his cell phone.
He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR
Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist...what actions should occur next to support a "team-based" resuscitation attempt?
Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third gives breaths
Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths
One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for ACLS to arrive
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 2 minutes
Alternating AED role every 2 minutes
Alternate giving shocks every 3 cycles
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?
Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum
Maintaining a compression rate of at least 90 bpm
Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches
A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
Perform abdominal thrusts
Roll the victim over and perform back blows
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Perform blind finger sweeps
"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:
Knowing your limitations
Summarization and reevaluation
Constructive intervention
Sharing knowledge
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You call 911. What should you do next
Monitor the patient; the gasps are normal
Begin CPR even though the gasping is normal
Give rescue breaths only; gasps are not normal
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
