Basic life support EXAM for CPR
What ratio to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR? Correct Answer - Give 30
compressions to 2 breaths
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 system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
Correct Answer - Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest-compressions.
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 system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED.
What action supports 2-rescuers CPR? Correct Answer - Alternating the compressor role
every 2 minutes.
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds,
and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next? Correct Answer -
Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing.
Why is defibrillation important? Correct Answer - It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
A 53 year old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does
not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an
AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? Correct Answer - Turn on
the AED
A 53 year old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does
not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an
AED. After the AED pads are attached to the person, The AED detects ventricular fibrillation.
What is the next step when using an AED? Correct Answer - Follow the AED prompts
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. Correct Answer - Clear roles and responsibilities
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempts
worsen." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Correct Answer - Knowing your limitations
A victim with a foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first
course of action? Correct Answer - Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
