American Heart Association Basic Life Support UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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American Heart Association Basic Life
Support UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Chain of Survival IHCA (Put inOrder)
1.Surveillance, prevention, and treatment of prearrest conditions
2. Multidisciplinary post-cardiac arrest care
3. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and acti...
American Heart Association Basic Life
Support UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Chain of Survival IHCA (Put inOrder)
1.Surveillance, prevention, and treatment of prearrest conditions
2. Multidisciplinary post-cardiac arrest care
3. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
4.Rapid defibrillation
5. Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1
3
5
4
2
Chain of Survival OHCA (Put in Order)
1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
2. Multidisciplinary post cardiac arrest care
3. Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
4.Effective Advances Life Support
5. Rapid Defibrillation with an AED - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1
3
5
4
2
Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Arrest Victim Include - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Unresponsiveness
No Breathing / No Normal Breathing (Gasps)
No Pulse
,T/F
Bystanders who are not trained in CPR are encouraged to at least provide chest compressions.
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- T
ROSC stands for ... and is achieved through which step of the chain of survival? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Return of Spontaneous Circulation
Achieved through rapid defibrillation
What is the difference between adults and children in terms of cardiac arrest? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Adults- results from serious respiratory or circulatory conditions that get
worse
Children- results from respiratory failure or shock
Pediatric Chain of Survival (Put in Order)
1. Prevention of Arrest
2. Integrated Post Cardiac Arrest Care
3. Early high-quality bystander CPR
4. Effective Advanced Life Support
5. Rapid Activation of the emergency response system - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1
3
5
4
2
T/F
Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack are the same thing. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- F
When the heart develops an abnormal rhythm and can't pump blood is it considered
This is a " " problem - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Cardiac Arrest
Rhythm
, When blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked it is considered
This is a " " problem - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A Heart Attack
Clot
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack Include - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- -Severe
Discomfort in the chest or other areas of the body
-Shortness of Breath
-Cold Sweats
-Nausea + Vomiting
T/F During a Heart Attack the heart continues to pump blood however the longer the person
goes without treatment, the greater the possible damage to the heart muscle. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- T
In which locations do most out of hospital cardiac arrests occur?
a. healthcare clinics
b. Homes
c. Recreational Facilities
d. Shopping Centers - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- b. Homes
Which is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
a. Cardiac Problem
b. Congenital or Acquired Heart Defect
c. Respiratory failure or shock
d. Infection and sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- c. Respiratory Failure or Shock
Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
a. when respiratory distress in adults occurs and the heart rate does not change
b. When the heart rate is 40-60/min and respirations increase
c. When blood flow to the heart is blocked and the heart rate increases
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