BLS Recertification Exam

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Questions are crafted in accordance with the most recent BLS manual which is AHA endorsed.
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#1. The correct order for the Adult Chain of Survival is:

Call EMS, Early CPR, Defibrillation, Advanced Life Support , Post Arrest Care

Early CPR, Call EMS, Defibrillation, Advanced Life Support , Post Arrest Care

Early CPR, Defibrillation, Call EMS, Advanced Life Support , Post Arrest Care

Call EMS, Defibrillation, Early CPR, Advanced Life Support , Post Arrest Care

#2. What is the first link in the Pediatric Chain of Survival?

Early activation of the emergency response system

Defibrillation

Prevention

Advanced Life Support

#3. Most cardiac arrests in children follow:

Respiratory failure

Suddenly occurring cardiac issue

Shock

Both A and C

#4. According to the 2015 guidelines, the correct sequence for BLS in an adult is:

Airway, Breathing, Compressions

Breathing, Airway, Compressions

Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Compressions, Breathing, Airway

#5. When assessing the victim, check the pulse for:

No more than 10 seconds

10-15 seconds

15-10 seconds

As long as needed to find a pulse

#6. An adult has anadvanced airway is in place. What is the ventilation rate?

One breath every six seconds

One breath every 5-6 seconds

One breath every 3-5 seconds

Not enough information. Is it an adult or a child victim?

#7. In infants, chest compressions should be done at a rate of:

No more than 100 per minute

At least 100 per minute

Between 100 and 120 per minute

Between 150 and 200 per minute

#8. Which of the following should be done first in all BLS Algorithms?

Start chest compressions

Secure the Scene

Look, Listen and Feel for Breathing

Check the Pulse

#9. Compression depth should be:

Up to 2 inches for a victim of any age

At least 2 inches for a victim of any age

At least 2 inches for adults, 1.75 inches for children, and 1.5 inches for infants

Between 2 and 2.4 inches for adults, about 2 inches for children and 1.5 inches for infants

#10. An AED should NOT be used for:

Adults without a pulse

Children without a pulse

Infants without a pulse

None of the above an AED should be used on any victim without a pulse

#11. The best artery on which to do a pulse check in an adult is _____ artery.

Coronary

Radial

Carotid

Femoral

#12. For adults and older children, place AED pads:

On left neck and upper left abdomen

Upper right chest and lower left chest

Directly over a pacemaker lump

Side by side (touching) over the heart

#13. For infants, check for a pulse in the ____ artery.

Brachial

Radial

Carotid

Femoral

#14. You may use an AED on a child even if pediatric pads are not available

True

False

#15. Until an advanced airway is in place, rescuers should briefly stop compressions to deliver rescue breaths:

True

False

#16. Rescue breathing rate for an adult with a pulse and inadequate breathing without an advanced airway is:

4-6 breaths per minute

6-8 breaths per minute

10-12 breaths per minute

12-20 breaths per minute

#17. Rescue breathing rate for an infant with inadequate breathing and a pulse of 75 bpm without an advanced airway is:

4-6 breaths per minute

6-8 breaths per minute

10-12 breaths per minute

12-20 breaths per minute

#18. An adult says to you, “I’m choking. I can’t breathe!” The best intervention is to:

Stay with the victim and monitor

Perform 5 back slaps

Perform the Heimlich maneuver

Perform 5 chest thrusts

#19. The rescue breathing rate for an infant or child with an advanced airway in place is:

One breath every 3-5 seconds

One breath every 6 seconds

One breath every 10-12 seconds

One breath every 12-20 seconds

#20. Signs of severe airway obstruction in infants include all of the following EXCEPT:

Poor air exchange

Cyanosis

Wheezing between coughs

Unable to cry

#21. Relief of Choking in infants should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Back blows

Chest thrusts

Blind finger sweeps of the mouth

#22. According to the 2015 guidelines, the correct sequence for BLS in young children is:

ABC − airway, breathing, compressions

ACB − airway, compression, breathing

BCA − breathing, compressions, airway

CAB − compressions, airway, breathing

#23. For a lone rescuer doing compressions on an infant, the best technique is the two fingers in the center on the chest technique.

True

False

#24. In a responsive choking infant, the rescuer should:

Alternate back slaps and chest thrusts.

Perform a blind finger sweep

Provide rescue breathing

Perform the Heimlich maneuver

#25. In an unwitnessed collapse of a child, perform two minutes of CPR before leaving the victim to get help.

True

False

#26. Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) can safely be performed on unconscious adults:

True

False

#27. A cell phone should NOT be used by rescuers during a life-threatening cardiac arrest:

True

False

#28. Which artery is best for checking a pulse in a child?

Femoral

Brachial

Carotid

A or C

#29. When one rescuer is present, one cycle of CPR is defined as:

15 compressions and 1 ventilation

15 compressions and 2 ventilations

30 compressions and 1 ventilation

30 compressions and 2 ventilations

#30. Correct compression rate for an adult is:

At least 100 compressions per minute

80-90 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute

As quickly as possible

#31. Chest compression depth in an adult should be between 2 and 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm):

True

False

#32. When giving rescue breaths to a child, each breath should be delivered over:

1 second

5 seconds

10 seconds

15 seconds

#33. When giving mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths to an infant, the rescuer should:

Cover the infant’s mouth only

Cover the infant’s nose only

Cover the infant’s mouth and nose

Use an advanced airway at all times

#34. Which of the following is a true statement about using an AED?

An AED will only allow a shock when the machine detects a shockable rhythm

AED pads will work on a hairy chest

AED should always be plugged in to a wall outlet

Is safe for use in water

#35. When using an AED machine, never put pads over medication patches or pacemakers:

True

False

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