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BLS Exam with correct answers1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
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A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
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B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
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C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
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D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths - ANSWER: ➡ D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in
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water?
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A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
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B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
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C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
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D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED - ANSWER: ➡ C. Pull the person out of the
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water, and wipe the chest
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A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single
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rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates
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the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins
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performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the
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resuscitation attempt.
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3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
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A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
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B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
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C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
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D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths - ANSWER: ➡ C. Two
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rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
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, After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac
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arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his
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mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers
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immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
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4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What
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action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
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A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
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B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
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C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
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D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles - ANSWER: ➡ B. Alternating the compressor role
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every 2 minutes
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5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping
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sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
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A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
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B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
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C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
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D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing - ANSWER: ➡ A. Begin CPR;
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the gasps are not normal breathing
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Why is defibrillation important?
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A. There is a 100% success rate.
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B. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
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C. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
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D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm. - ANSWER: ➡ D. It can restore a regular cardiac
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rhythm
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