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CPR BLS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSThe 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence of steps to be -
answer- Compressions, Airway, Breathing
CPR is initiated and the person's pulse returns, but he is not breathing. What ventilation
rate should be used for this person - answer- 10-12 breaths per min
What age is considered an infant for BLS purposes? - answer- under one year
5 steps in the Adult Chain of Survival are: - answer- 1: Recognize symptoms and
activate EMS 2: Perform early CPR 3: Defibrillate with AED (Automated External
Defibrillator) 4: Advanced Life Support 5: Post-cardiac arrest care
A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a known cardiac
history per her family. You notice a bulge in the upper left chest under the skin. There is
a healed incision overlying that bulge. Which is true of AED use? - answer- You should
avoid placing pads over the bulge
When should compressions be started - answer- within 10 seconds of recognition of
cardiac arrest
compression rate per min for adult - answer- at least 100 per min
compression depth for adult - answer- at least 2 inches (5 cm)
compression depth for children - answer- approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
compression depth for infants - answer- approx. 1 1/2 inches (4 cm)
What is the goal for limiting interruptions - answer- limiting them to <10 seconds
Steps in pediatric chain of survival - answer- 1. prevention of arrest 2. early bystander
CPR 3. rapid activation of EMS 4. effective advanced life support 5. integrated post
cardiac arrest care
How often are you doing a cycle of cpr/shock? - answer- every 2 mins
**how many shocks can be given?** - answer- 3, or as aed directs
checking for pulse how long should you take? - answer- at least 5, but no more than 10
seconds
If you do not feel a pulse how many cycles of cpr do you do? - answer- 5, with 30;2
compression breath ratio
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