BLS REFERENCE CHEAT SHEET
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
For 1 and 2 rescuer adult BLS what do we do first? - ANSWER "Hey are you okay?!"
shout and shake both sides
What is the time frame that we check adults for breathing? - ANSWER at least 5 but no more than 10
seconds
Where does activating the emergency response system fall in 1/2 rescuer adult BLS? - ANSWER after
checking for breathing
before starting circulation
What is the pulse that we look for in adults? - ANSWER carotid
How long in adult BLS should we look for a carotid pulse? - ANSWER at least 5 but no more than 10
seconds
What is our goal rate of compressions for adults? - ANSWER 100 comps/min
What is our goal depth for compressions on an adult? - ANSWER 2 inches
What must we do for each compression? - ANSWER get full chest recoil
hard and fast
How often and why do we switch compressors in 2 rescuer adult BLS? - ANSWER 5 cycles/2 minutes
avoid fatigue
What is the adult compression to breath ratio? - ANSWER 30:2
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