CPR BLS ACTUAL EXAM A AND B EACH WITH 50
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION /A+ GRADE/2023
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Use this
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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.
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