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The document contains a 10 question practice test for the BLS certification. It covers topics like CPR compression to ventilation ratios, AED use steps, signs of airway obstruction, recommended BLS sequence, and ventilation rates during two-rescuer CPR with an advanced airway.

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BLS Practice Test

The document contains a 10 question practice test for the BLS certification. It covers topics like CPR compression to ventilation ratios, AED use steps, signs of airway obstruction, recommended BLS sequence, and ventilation rates during two-rescuer CPR with an advanced airway.

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BLS Practice Test

1. What is the compression to ventilation ratio you should use when giving CPR to any
individual?
o 30:1

o 30:2
o 15:1
o 15:2
 2. When performing two-rescuer CPR, how often should you switch roles?*
o After every cycle of CPR
o After every two cycles of CPR

o After every five cycles of CPR


o After every 10 cycles of CPR
 3. When operating an AED, what are the correct steps to follow?*
o Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the individual, and analyze the rhythm
o Power on the AED, attach electode pads, analyze the rhythm, clear the individual, and
deliver shock

o Attach electrode pads, check pulse, shock individual, and analyze rhythm
o Check pulse, attach electrode pads, analyze rhythm, shock patient
 4. When looking for a pulse on a child from one year to puberty, where should you check?*
o Brachial artery
o Ulnar artery
o Temporal artery

o Carotid or femoral artery


 5. What are the BLS (Basic Life Support) steps used for adults?*
o Assess the individual, give two rescue breaths, defibrillate, and start CPR

o Assess the individual, activate EMS and get AED, check pulse, and start CPR
o Check pulse, give rescue breaths, assess the individual, and defibrillate
o Assess the individual, start CPR, give two rescue breaths, and defibrillate
 6. What are the vital characteristics of first-rate CPR?*
o Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest
o Pushing hard and fast
o Minimizing interruptions
o All of the above
 7. Which step is NOT a part of the five steps in the Adult Chain of Survival?*
o Early CPR
o Rapid defibrillation

o Advanced airway placement


o Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
 8. What is the recommended BLS sequence for the 2020 ILCOR guidelines?*
o Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
o None of the above

o Airway, Breathing, Check pulse


o Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions
 9. What are the signs of an obstruction of the airway?*
o Poor air exchange
o High-pitched noise while inhaling
o Inability to speak

o All of the above


 10. How many breaths should be given during a two-rescuer CPR on an adult with an advanced
airway in place?*
o Every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths per minute)
o Every 4 to 5 seconds (12 to 15 breaths per minute)

o Every 6 to 8 seconds (8 to 10 breaths per minute)


o Every 10 to 12 seconds (5 to 6 breaths per minute)
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