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American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) Test Questions and
Answers Graded A+
pulse.
When
do
you
ensure
a
scene
is
safe?
When
you
first
see
a
potential
victim.
Which
victim
requires
CPR?
A
victim
who
is
unresponsive,
not
breathing
and
has
no
This is the best method to open an airway of an unrespon-
sive victim with no suspected neck injury.
Head
tilt-chin
lift
The
maximum
time
you
check
for
a
pulse.
10
seconds
A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths
during CPR.
The recommended depth of chest compressions for an
adult victim.
When a child has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not
breathing, what should you do?
Bag-mask device
2 inches (5cm)
Give
breaths
without
chest
compressions.
The
compression-ventilation
ratio
for
1-rescuer
adult
CPR.
30:2
Why is important to compress to the appropriate depth
during CPR?
The
rate
for
performing
chest
compressions
for
ALL
vic-
tims.
Creates
blood
flow
100
compressions
per
minute
Why
do
you
give
a
breath
just
until
you
see
the
chest
rise?
Minimizes
air
from
entering
the
victim's
stomach
(gastric
inflation)
Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose are
not available when using an AED for a child less than 8
years old. (T or F)
What
are
the
compression
and
ventilation
rates
for
2-res-
cuer CPR when an advanced airway is present with an
adult victim?
True
100 compressions per minute; 1 breath every 6-8 sec-
onds.
What
is
the
role
of
the
second
rescuer?
Maintain an open airway and give breaths.
What
is
the
first
thing
to
do
when
the
AED
arrives?
Turn
it
ON
