Heart Code BLS
Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Course Overview - ANSWER Chain of survival
High Quality CPR for adults, a child, and an infant
How to use an AED
Effective team dynamics in multi-rescuer resuscitation
How to treat Special Considerations in basic life support
How to relie...
Heart Code BLS 202 3-2024 Exam Questions an d Correct Answers Course Overview - ANSWER Chain of survival High Quality CPR for adults, a child, and an infant How to use an AED Effective team dynamics in multi -rescuer resuscitation How to treat Special Considerations in basic life support How to relieve Foreign -body airway obstruction for an adult, a child and an infant What is the correct order of steps in the In -Hospital Chain of Survival for adults? -High Quality CPR -Early Recognition and prevention -Post Cardiac Arrest Care -Defibrillation -Activation of Emergency Response -Recovery - ANSWER 1. Early Recognition and prevention 2.Activation of Emergency Response 3.High Quality CPR 4.Defibrillation 5.Post Cardiac Arrest Care 6.Recovery What are the correct actions to take for Scene Safety and Assessment - ANSWER -Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse (scan victims chest for rise and fall for no more than 10 sec) (Check carotid pulse) -Verify Scene Safety -Check for Responsiveness (Tap shoulders, Shout 'Are you OK?") - Activate the Emergency Response System and get an AED (Activate ERS via mobile device) (Get the AED or send someone to do) To minimize delay in starting CPR you may..... - ANSWER Assess breathing and pulse at the same time. (no more than 10 sec) What do we know about gasping? - ANSWER Gasping is not normal breathing and is a sign of cardiac arrest. Pulse check on an adult - ANSWER 1. Locate the Trachea (o n the side closest to you), using 2 or 3 fingers 2. Slide those fingers into the grove between the trachea and the muscles at the side of the neck, where you can feel the carotid pulse 3. Feel for a pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds (No pulse, begin CPR starting with chest compressions ) What is the correct chest compression rate for adults ? - ANSWER 100 to 120/min What can Feedback devices monitor? - ANSWER - Compression Depth - Compression Rate - Chest Recoil Feedback devices can monitor CPR and provide real -time feedback How do you open the airway for breaths if SINGLE RESCUER is present? - ANSWER Head tilt - Chin lift Step 1 One hand on the victims forehead, push with palm to tilt head back. Step 2 Place fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw, near the chin. Step 3 Lift the jaw to bring the chin forward. When using a pocket mask, where should the rescuer be positioned? - ANSWER At the side of the victim Bag Mask Device - ANSWER -Provides positive -pressure ventilation
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