BLS Airway Management & Ventilation 4

Question 1

A suspected spinal injury victim is unresponsive and not breathing. What airway technique should be used?

Accepted Answer

Jaw thrust without head tilt

Answer

The jaw thrust without head tilt is used for suspected spinal injury patients to open the airway while minimizing cervical spine movement.

Question 2

During two-rescuer CPR, when should the rescuer delivering ventilations switch to compressor?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes)

Answer

Rescuers should switch roles approximately every 2 minutes (5 cycles of 30:2) to prevent compressor fatigue and maintain high-quality compressions.

Question 3

If a pocket mask is available, what is the correct position for the rescuer using it on a supine patient?

Accepted Answer

At the top of the patient's head

Answer

When using a pocket mask, the rescuer typically positions at the top of the patient's head to maintain the airway with both hands while delivering breaths.

Question 4

An AED advises 'No shock recommended.' After confirming this, what is the immediate next step?

Accepted Answer

Check for a pulse and, if absent, resume CPR immediately

Answer

If the AED advises no shock, immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions while continuing to follow AED prompts.

Question 5

During CPR on an adult with an advanced airway in place, what is the recommended ventilation rate?

Accepted Answer

1 breath every 6 seconds (10/min)

Answer

Once an advanced airway is in place during adult CPR, ventilations are delivered at 1 breath every 6 seconds (10/min) without pausing compressions.

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS Airway Management & Ventilation 4