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WorksheetsBLS/CPR
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
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1.
The first thing you should do when you approach the scene is make sure the scene is......
a)
Dry
b)
Safe
c)
Chaotic
d)
Dangerous
2.
What is the appropriate action to demonstrate closed-loop communication when the team leader assigns you a task?
a)
repeat back to the team leader the task you were assigned
b)
nod our head and acknowledgment of the assigned task
c)
start performing the assigned tasks, but do not speak, to minimize noise
d)
wait for the team leader to address you by name before acknowledging the task
3.
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
a)
cardiac problems
b)
congential or acquired heart defect
c)
respiratory failure or shock
d)
infection or sepsis
4.
What is the first action to take when an AED arrives at the victim's side?
a)
power on the AED
b)
apply the pads
c)
press the analyze button
d)
press the shock button
5.
Chest compression fraction is...
a)
the proportion of time that chest compressions are performed during a cardiac arrest
b)
the quality and depth of compressions performed during a cardiac arrest
c)
the amount of blood circulated throughout the body during chest compressions
d)
the rate of cardiac compressions performed during a cardiac arrest.
6.
What is the rate and depth of compressions for an adult?
a)
a rate of 60-80 beats per minute and depth of 1 inch
b)
a rate of 80-100 beats per minute and depth of 1.5 inches
c)
rate of 100-120 beats per minute and depth of at least 2 inches
d)
rate of 120-140 beats per minute and depth of 2.5 inches
7.
If a patient is gasping, CPR is not necessary due to the fact that they are still breathing.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
When using an AED, you notice a patient has a pacemaker. What should you do?
a)
Do NOT use the AED
b)
Place the pad below the pacemaker
c)
Do not alter your AED procedures
d)
Place the pads in the upper left chest and lower right rib cage
9.
In which locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occur?
a)
healthcare clinics
b)
homes
c)
recreational centers
d)
shopping centers
10.
A child is discovered unresponsive in the neighborhood swimming pool. What should the lifeguards' course of action be?
a)
Rescue victim from water. Immediately apply AED.
b)
Retrieve AED. Apply AED to victim as soon as possible regardless of presence of water.
c)
Rescue victim from water. Dry chest. Apply AED and begin CPR.
d)
Rescue victim from water. Assure victim is completely dry before applying AED.
11.
What is the importance of using an AED?
a)
It guarantees full recovery from cardiac arrest
b)
It can convert an irregular cardiac rhythm to a regular rhythm
c)
It ensures that a future cardiac arrest will not occur
d)
It prevents the rescuer from getting fatigued
12.
An elderly man collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse. He does not respond to touch or shouting. What is your next best action?
a)
Call 911 and retrieve AED
b)
start providing rescue breaths
c)
start high-quality CPR
d)
check his pulse
13.
What action should be taken when the AED is analyzing the patient's heart rhythm?
a)
check the pulse
b)
continue high quality CPR
c)
give rescue breaths only
d)
stand clear of the patient
14.
An unresponsive victim is removed from a river. CPR is started immediately. When the AED arrives...
a)
it cannot be used due to potential for electric shock
b)
the victim's chest should be dried and the AED applied as directed
c)
the patient should be completely dry and lying on a dry towel before AED use
d)
pads should be applied and rhythm analyzed immediately
15.
An infant is choking. He is still awake, but not making sounds. What should you do?
a)
5 backslaps alternating with 5 chest compressions
b)
the Heimlich maneuver
c)
begin CPR
d)
Do a finger sweep
16.
If a rescuer is getting tired and realizes his compressions are no longer at least 2 inches deep, what should he do?
a)
He should know his own limitations and ask for assistance.
b)
Know his own limitations and immediately step back and "shake it off"
c)
Continue compressions until told by the team leader to trade
d)
Not trade roles until 5 cycles are complete
17.
During a team resuscitation attempt, which is NOT important?
a)
clear roles and responsibilities
b)
knowing your own limitations
c)
making sure everyone knows all of your credentials and abilities
d)
constructively correcting a team member when their actions are incorrect
18.
You should do compressions at a rate of ____ BPM.
a)
100-120
b)
120-150
c)
100-200
d)
80-100
19.
A rescue team arrives on the scene of a cardiac arrest. Rescuer 1 starts compressions. Rescuer 2 performs rescue breaths. Rescuer 3
a)
Observes for flaws in technique
b)
Manages the AED
c)
Rotates in after if someone is fatigued
d)
documents all actions on the CPR log
20.
When using an AED, you notice the patient has a pacemaker. What do you see?
a)
a lump under the skin of the upper, right chest
b)
A medic alert bracelet
c)
a tattoo over the heart
d)
a lump under the skin in the sternum
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