YMCA BLS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND

YMCA BLS EXAM (ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND

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What are the skills of high quality CPR? - ---answers----1.Begin compressions within 10 sec of cardiac arrest.

• a compression rate of 100 to 120 times in a minute.

3.Hard 2inch deep compressions for adults and 1/3 depth for kids and infant.

• Allow complete chest recoil after end of each compression.

5.Minimize all interruptions during compressions.

• giving effective rescue breaths that allow chest to rise.
• Avoiding excessive air during rescue breaths.

What is an effective team approach? - ---answers----1. has clear defined roles.

2.Uses clear and effective communication.

3.allows multiple treatment options to occur at the same times.

• Maintains high quality CPR by allowing tired team members

to switch.

• minimizes overall interruption times.
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How fast can good CPR skills deteriorate? - ---answers----In as little as 3 months

What is the most common infectious diseases? - ---answers-- --Hepatitis B, Hepatitus C, HIV, and AIDS

What are the basic CPR skills that provide the best care to cardiac arrest? - ---answers----1. High quality chest compressions.

• High quality breaths using masks or bag valve.
• Use of an automated external defibrillator
• Checking for life threatening conditions using BLS

assesment.

How do you perform chest compressions on a child? - --- answers----Using the heel of one hand, press down to 1/3 length.

How to you perform compressions on infant? - ---answers--- -Use your thumb and press down 1/3 chest or 1 1/2

what are the steps to most effective chest compressions on adults? - ---answers----1. compress deeply, more than 2 inches

• compres fast between 100-120 times a min.
• Do not lean on chest between compressions.
• Minimize interruptions during compressions.
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