CPR BLS ACTUAL EXAM A AND B EACH WITH 50
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION /A+ GRADE/2023
Use this scenario to
... [Show More] answer the next 2 questions:
A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer
determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response
system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional
rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt.
3. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
A. Two rescuers should operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths.
B. One rescuer should give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive.
C. Two rescuers should alternate giving high-quality chest compressions.
D. Two rescuers should alternate using the AED and giving breaths.
4. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action
supports 2-rescuer CPR?
A. Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
B. Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
C. Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
D. Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles
WITH ANSWER KEY
Basic Life Support Exam A
Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet.
1. What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
A. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
B. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
2. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
A. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
B. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
5. You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is
no pulse. You phone 9-1-1. What should you do next?
A. Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
B. Begin CPR even though gasping is normal breathing
C. Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
D. Give rescue breaths only; the gasps are not normal breathing
CPR BLS ACTUAL EXAM A AND B EACH WITH 50
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION /A+ GRADE/2023
Lafayette General
LA05338
03/25/2021 14:50:50
Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, 2020
© 2020 American Heart Association
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Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a
pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED.
7. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Press the Shock button
B. Apply the pads to the chest
C. Turn on the AED
D. Clear the patient
8. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next
step when using an AED?
A. Clear the patient
B. Follow the AED prompts
C. Press the Shock button
D. Check for a carotid pulse
WITH ANSWER KEY
6. Why is defibrillation important?
A. There is a 100% success rate.
B. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
C. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
9. “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. Constructive intervention
C. Knowing your limitations
D. Mutual respect
10. “Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.”
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
A. Summarizing and reevaluation
B. Constructive intervention
C. Knowledge sharing
D. Knowing your limitations
11. A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
A. Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
B. Perform abdominal thrusts
C. Roll the victim over and perform back blows
D. Perform blind finger sweeps
CPR BLS ACTUAL EXAM A AND B EACH WITH 50
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION /A+ GRADE/2023
Lafayette General
LA05338
03/25/2021 14:50:50
Basic Life Support Exam A, November 9, 2020
© 2020 American Heart Association
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Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions:
A middle-aged 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.
13. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?
A. Performing high-quality CPR
B. Checking the pulse frequently
C. Providing rescue breaths
D. Ensuring scene safety
14. You and another rescuer begin 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 at least 100 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 80 to 120 per minute.”
WITH ANSWER KEY
12. While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?
A. Allowing the chest to recoil to at least 1 inch
B. Maintaining a compression rate of 90 to 120/min
C. Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum
D. Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches [Show Less]