BLS CPR PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH REVISED AND UPDATED ANSWERS
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BLS CPR
BLS CPR PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH REVISED AND UPDATED ANSWERS
Why is defibrillation important?
a) It prevents rearrest from occuring
b) It is not important for cardiac arrest
c) There is a 100% success rate in regaining a normal cardiac rhythm
d) It can restore a cardiac rhythm - Answer-d)...
BLS CPR PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH REVISED AND UPDATED
ANSWERS
Why is defibrillation important?
a) It prevents rearrest from occuring
b) It is not important for cardiac arrest
c) There is a 100% success rate in regaining a normal cardiac rhythm
d) It can restore a cardiac rhythm - Answer-d) It can restore a cardiac rhythm
You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear
gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next?
a) Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
b) Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
c) Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
d) Begin CPR, even though gasping is normal breathing - Answer-a) Begin CPR; the
gasps are not normal breathing
A middle ages man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that
he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
What action is most likely to positively impact this victim's survival?
a) Performing high quality CPR
b) Ensuring scene safety
c) Providing rescue breaths
d) Checking the pulse frequently - Answer-a) Performing high quality CPR
A middle ages man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that
he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
You and another rescuer being CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest
compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
a) 'You need to compress at a rate of 80-120 per minute'
b) 'You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute'
c) 'You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute'
d) 'You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute' - Answer-c) 'You need to
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute'
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high quality CPR to a child
victim?
a) By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5
cm)
b) By compressing the chest at least one fourth the depth of the chest, about 1.4 inches
(4 cm)
, c) By compressing the chest at least two thirds the depth of the chest, about 4 inches
(10 cm)
d) By compressing the chest at least one half the depth of the chest, about 3 inches (8
cm) - Answer-a) By compressing the chest at least one third the depth of the chest,
about 2 inches (5 cm)
When performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim, what modification should
you incorporate?
a) There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim
b) You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim
c) Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object
d) Attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head tilt chin lift - Answer-c) Each time you open the
airway, look for the obstructing object
An 8 month old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to
make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway
obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction?
a) Encourage the infant to cough
b) Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
c) Begin 2 thumb encircling hands chest compressions
d) Give abdominal thrusts - Answer-b) Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
An 8 month old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to
make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
a) Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
b) Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
c) Give sets of 5 abdominal thrust and 5 back slaps
d) Attempt a blind finger sweep when giving breaths to remove the obstructing object -
Answer-a) Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
Which victim requires high-quality CPR?
a) A victim who is unresponsive, has a strong pulse, and is breathing adequately
b) A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
c) A victim who is responsive, has a pulse, and is having trouble breathing
d) A victim who is responsive, is having trouble breathing, and has a pulse less than
60/min - Answer-b) A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
'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.
a) Clear roles and responsibilities
b) Knowing your limitations
c) Constructive intervention
d) Mutual respect - Answer-b) Knowing your limitations
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