CPR BLS EXAM 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE
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.
When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
Turn on the AED CORRECT ANSWER
Clear the patient
Apply the pads to the patients chest
Press the shock button
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.
After the AED pads are attached to the victim’s bare chest, the AED detects
ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?
Check the victim for a carotid pulse
Follow the AED prompts CORRECT ANSWER
Clear the patient
Press the shock button
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. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt.
What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
RATIONALE[to reduce rescuer fatigue switch the compressor role every 5 cycles
(about 2 minutes) or sooner if needed. To minimize interruptions in compressions,
perform the switch when the AED is analyzing the rhythm. Take less than 5
seconds to switch. ]
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. He immediately begins performing
high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt.
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the
AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
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.
Which action is most likely to positively impact this victims survival?
Performing high-quality CPR
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.
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?
“You need to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute”
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?
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?
Perform CPR, and look in the mouth for the obstructing object CORRECT
ANSWER
Give sets of 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Give sets of 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back slaps
Attempt a blind finger sweep when giving breaths to remove the obstructing
object
RATIONALE[ [ if an infant victim becomes unresponsive stop giving back slaps
and begin CPR, starting with compressions. Each time you open the airway, look
for the obstructing object in the back of the throat. If you see it and can be easily
removed, remove it. ]
Which pulse check will be used to asses the pulse of the victim for an unresponsive
adult victim?
Carotid pulse check
Your adult friend suddenly collapses at home, and you determine that he needs
CPR. You begin CPR, starting with chest compressions, and are about to deliver
breaths by using the mouth-to-mouth technique. You open your friend’s airway
with a head tilt-chin lift. What action should you take next?
Pinch the nose closed and seal your lips around his mouth before delivering a
breath
When using a pocket mask, the rescuer would be positioned at the side of the
victim. Is this statement true or false?