AHA BLS

Which of the following statements tells why it is important to give early defibrillation to an adult? (AHA BLS)

A. The probability of successful defibrillation diminishes rapidly over time

B. The most frequent initial rhythm in witnessed sudden cardiac arrest in atrial fibrillation

C. The most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is synchronized cardioversion

D. Ventricular Fibrillation is an uncommon cause of sudden cardiac arrest

You are caring for an 8 month old patient with bradycardia and very poor perfusion that has persisted despite effective ventilations with high-flow oxygen. You should begin chest compressions if the heart rate is ________. (AHA BLS)

A. Less than 60/minute

B. Less than 80/minute

C. Less than 100/minute

D. More than 200/minute

When monitoring the quality of chest compressions during a resuscitation, you should ensure that providers are ________. (AHA BLS)

A. Pushing hard: ensure that the chest is compressed 1/3 of the anterior-posterior diameter

B. Allowing complete recoil: let the chest return to its original position between compressions

C. Pushing fast: compress at a rate of at least 150/min

D. Do not permit interruptions for more than 1 minute at a time

The Jaw-thrust maneuver is used to open the airway of patients with suspected _____. (AHA BLS)

A. Mandibular fractures

B. Upper airway swelling

C. Head or cervical spine injuries

D. Copious oral secretions

Which of the following statements tells why it is important to give early defibrillation to an adult? (AHA BLS)

A. The probability of successful defibrillation diminishes rapidly over time

B. The most frequent initial rhythm in witnessed sudden cardiac arrest in atrial fibrillation

C. The most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is synchronized cardioversion.

D. Ventricular Fibrillation is an uncommon cause of sudden cardiac arrest.

Which of the following statements best describes why you should minimize interruptions when giving chest compressions to any victim of cardiac arrest? (AHA BLS)

A. You do not need to worry about interrupting chest compressions

B. Minimizing interruptions means you will not be as tired giving CPR

C. Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions will increase the victims chances of survival

D. Only advanced care professionals need to worry about minimizing interruptions

What is the rate for performing chest compressions for a victim of any age? (AHA BLS)

A. 30-50 compressions per minute

B. 50-70 compressions per minute

C. 80-100 compressions per minute

D. 100-120 compressions per minute

When monitoring the quality of chest compressions during a resuscitation, y ensure that providers are ____ (AHA BLS)

A. Pushing hard: ensure that the chest is compressed 1/3 of the anterior-posterior diameter

B. Allowing complete recoil: let the chest return to its original position between compressions

C. Pushing fast: compress at a rate of at least 150/min

D. Do not permit interruptions for more than 1 minute at a time

What is the best way for a rescuer to know that rescue breaths for an infant victim are effective? (AHA BLS)

A. An adult ventilation bag is completely compressed

B. The rescuer can hear an air leak around the mask

C. The chest visibly rises

D. The stomach visibly rises

What is the correct depth of chest compressions during adult CPR? (AHA BLS)

A. 0.5 to 2.4 inches

B. 1 to 1.6 inches

C. 2 to 2.4 inches

D. 3 to 3.4 inches

A. Less than 60/minute

B. Less than 80/minute

C. Less than 100/minute

D. More than 200/minute

Which of the following statements is true when choosing AED pads or an AED system for an adult victim? (AHA BLS)

A. You can use the child pads and the child system as long as you apply both pads to the victims chest

B. You can use the child pads and the child system as long as you apply both pads to the victims back

C. Use only the adult AED pads and system

D. You can use one adult pad and one child pad

You respond to an office building to find a middle-aged male in cardiac arrest. Coworkers are performing CPR and state the patient has been down for approximately 10 minutes. You attach the AED, push the analyze button, and receive a "shock advised" message. You should: (AHA BLS)

A. Continue CPR for 1 minute and reanalyze the patients rhythm.

B. Ensure that nobody is touching the patient and then defibrillate.

C. Transport immediately and request a paramedic unit rendezvous.

D. Call medical control and request permission to stop resuscitation.

What is the MOST common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient? (AHA BLS)

A. The tongue

B. Vomit

C. Blood clots

D. Aspirated fluid

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