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American Heart Association Basic Life
Support Exam
- A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action? A. start CPR, beginning with chest compressions B. roll the victim over and perform back blows C. perform abdominal thrusts D. performblindfingersweeps: ANSWER A. startCPR,beginningwithchestcompressions
- How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device? A. observing the chest rise with each breath
2 / B. always having oxygen attached to the bag C. delivering breaths quickly and forcefully D. allowingair to releasearoundthe mask: ANSWER A. observingthe chestrise with each breath
- Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child? A. at least 1/3 of the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) B. at least 1/2 of of the depth of the chest, approximately 3 inches (8 cm) C. at least 2/3 of the depth of the chest, approximately 4 inches (10 cm) D. at least 1/4 of the depth of the chest, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm): ANSWER A. at least 1/3 of the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
- Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR? A. has normal breathing and a pulse
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- When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? A. apply the pads to the chest B. clear the patient C. turn on the AED D. press the shockbutton: ANSWER C. turn on the AED
- After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED? A. press the shock button B. follow the AED prompts C. check for a carotid pulse D. clearthe patient: ANSWER B. followtheAEDprompts
- What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer
5 / infant CPR? A. give 20 compressions to 2 breaths B. give 5 compressions to 1 breath C. give 15 compressions to 2 breaths D. give 30 compressionsto 2 breaths: ANSWER D. give 30 compressionsto 2 breaths
- What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED? A. AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water B. on a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock C. they should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads D. they should never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker: ANSWER C. they should never remove a transdermal medication patc
7 / A. pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED B. do not move the person, and do not use the AED C. pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest D. do not pull the person out of the water and wipe the chest: ANSWER C. pull the person out of thewater,andwipethechest
- A middle aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival? A. performing high quality CPR B. ensuring scene safety C. checking the pulse frequently D. providingrescuebreaths: ANSWER A. performinghighqualityCPR
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- 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 feed- back? A. "you need to compress at a rate of 80 to 120 per minute." B. "you need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute" C. "you need to compress at a rate of 100-120 per minute" D. "you need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute": ANSWER C. "you need to compress ata rateof100-120perminute"
- A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high- quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR? A. never switch rescuers
10 / C. immediately take over chest compressions D. tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil: ANSWER D. tell the compressoryou noticedecreased chest recoil
- 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 with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction? A. give 5 abdominal thrusts B. give 5 sets of back slaps and 5 chest thrusts C. encourage infant to cough
11 / D. begin 2 thumb-encircling hands chest compressions: ANSWER B. give 5 sets of back slaps and 5 chestthrusts
- The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant? A. perform CPR and look in the mouth for the obstructing object before you give each breath B. attempt a blind finger sweep when giving breaths to remove obstructing object C. give 5 sets of abdominal thrusts and 5 chest thrusts D. give 5 sets of backslapsand 5 chestthrusts: ANSWER A. performCPR and look in the mouthfor the obstructing object before you give each breath
- When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person whom you know is choking, what modification should you incorporate?
13 / A. maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min B. placing hands on the upper third of the sternum C. allowing the chest to recoil at least 1 inch D. compressingto a depthof at least 2 inches: ANSWER D. compressingto a depthof at least 2 inches
- Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this impor- tant to survival? A. it prevents respiratory arrest B. it provides normal respiration C. it prevents cardiac arrest D. it eliminatesabnormalheartrhythm: ANSWER D. it eliminatesabnormalheartrhythm
- Why is defibrillation important?
14 / A. It prevents re-arrest from occurring B. It is not important for cardiac arrest C. There is a 100% success rate in regaining a normal cardiac rhythm D. It can restorea regularcardiacrhythm: ANSWER D. It can restorea regularcardiac rhythm
- "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
- 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
16 / D. two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths: C. two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
- "Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the re- suscitation attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.: constructive interventi
- What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when using an AED? A. they should never use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker B. on a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock C. AEDs can only be used while a person is submerged in water D. they should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AEDpads:A.theyshouldneveruseanAEDonsomeonewithanimplantedpacemaker
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- What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1- rescuer infant CPR?:give 30 compressionsto 2 breaths
