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AHA BLS Practice Test Questions ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST VERSION [78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WI, Exams of Nursing

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AHA BLS Practice Test Questions ACTUAL EXAM] LATEST
VERSION [78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS] WITH STUDY GUIDE
DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS-
LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A
When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - CORRECT
ANSWER when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after
recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - CORRECT ANSWER 10
seconds
Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? -
CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds
How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - CORRECT
ANSWER there is visible rise of the chest
What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do
not suspect cervical spine injury? - CORRECT ANSWER use the head tilt chin lift
What is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during bag
mask ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER breaths are given to quickly or with to
much force
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER
allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
What is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30:2 for 2 rescuer
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should those performing compressions switch
roles? - CORRECT ANSWER after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any
age? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 - 120 per min
Why are chest compressions important? - CORRECT ANSWER they pump blood
to the rest of the body
What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - CORRECT
ANSWER turn on the AED
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When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective? - CORRECT ANSWER there is visible rise of the chest What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury? - CORRECT ANSWER use the head tilt chin lift What is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during bag mask ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER breaths are given to quickly or with to much force How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions What is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER 30:2 for 2 rescuer To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should those performing compressions switch roles? - CORRECT ANSWER after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any age? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 - 120 per min Why are chest compressions important? - CORRECT ANSWER they pump blood to the rest of the body What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER turn on the AED

When should you deliver a shock from the AED? - CORRECT ANSWER once charged and after an audible and visual "clear the victim" What is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult? - CORRECT ANSWER perform abdominal thrusts until the object is removed What is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim? - CORRECT ANSWER at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER 15: What size AED pads should be used for child less than 8 years of age? - CORRECT ANSWER pediatric pads (adult pads may be used if pedi pads are not available) A choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrusts. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER begin CPR What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER 30: What is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer CPR for an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique Where is the brachial pulse located on an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder. Adult - CORRECT ANSWER After the onset of puberty and older Children - CORRECT ANSWER 1 year of age to puberty Infants - CORRECT ANSWER Less than 1 year of age Start compressions within _______seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 Compress at a rate of _________/min - CORRECT ANSWER 100 - 120 Adult depth of compressions - CORRECT ANSWER 2 inches

  • If no pulse or breathing for 10 seconds, start CPR Determine Next Actions - CORRECT ANSWER - Breathing normally and has a pulse: monitor victim
  • No breathing but pulse: provide rescue breathing
  • No breathing nor pulse: begin CPR Adult Chest Compressions - CORRECT ANSWER - Ratio is 30:
  • Rate is 100- 120
  • Heel of hand needs to be on victim's lower half of the sternum
  • 2 inches in depth
  • Chest should completely recoil
  • Minimize interruptions Adult Breaths: Opening Airway - CORRECT ANSWER - Head Tilt-Chin Lift: 1 hand on victim's forehead and fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the jaw near chin. Push head back and bring chin forward
  • Jaw Thrust: used if a head or neck injury is suspected to reduce neck and spine movement Jaw Thrust - CORRECT ANSWER Place one hand on each side of the victim's head. Place your fingers under the angles of the victim's lower jaw and lift with both hands, displacing the jaw forward. Breaths - CORRECT ANSWER Each breath should be delivered over 1 second. The air we breath in contains 21% O2. The air we breath out contains 17%. Bag-Mask Device 1-Rescuer - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Position yourself directly above the victim's head
  1. Use the E-C clamp technique to hold the mask in place while you lift the jaw to hold the airway open
  2. Squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) Bag Mask Device 2-Rescuer - CORRECT ANSWER One rescuer opens the airway and holds the mask while the other squeezes the bag. Using the AED - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Power the AED
  3. Attach AED Pads
  4. "Clear" the victim and allow the AED to analyze the rhythm
  5. The AED will advise you if there is a shock or not Infant and Child 1-Rescuer BLS Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Verify the scene, check for responsiveness and get help.
  6. Assess for breathing and pulse
  1. Locate the pulse
  2. Determine Next Actions Locating Infant Pulses - CORRECT ANSWER Brachial Pulse: 2-3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm Locating Child Pulses - CORRECT ANSWER Carotid or Femoral Pulse: 2 fingers on the inner thigh If you are alone and arrest was sudden and witnessed: - CORRECT ANSWER Leave victim to activate emergency response system If you are alone and the arrest was not sudden and witnessed: - CORRECT ANSWER Provide CPR for 2 minutes before activating emergency response system Infant and Child Compressions - CORRECT ANSWER Child: 1 to 2 hands and 2 inches deep Infant: 1.5 inches deep; 2 finger technique for 1-rescuers; 2 thumb-encircling method for 2 - rescuer (Thumb encircling method improves blood flow, ensures consistent depth, and force of compressions may generate higher BP) Compression-to-Ventilation ratio for Infant and Child - CORRECT ANSWER Single Rescuer: 30: 2 - Rescuer: 15: AED Pads - CORRECT ANSWER - If 8 years or older, use adult pads.
  • If less than 8 years or older, use child pads if available. If they are not available, use adult pads. Make sure they don't overlap or touch. Opioids can cause ___________ and _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER respiratory and cardiac arrest Naloxone - CORRECT ANSWER Can reverse the effects of respiratory depression caused by opioids. Opioid_Associated Life-Threatening Emergency Adult Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER - If victim is not breathing but has a pulse: rescue breathing, confirm emergency response system is activated, if opioid overdose is suspected, administer naloxone per protocol and monitor response, continue rescue breaths, and check pulse very 2 minutes, be ready to give CPR
  • If victim is not breathing and has no pulse: provide CPR and use AED. If opioid overdose is suspected, administer naloxone and monitor response, continue until advance care arrives or victim starts to move