BLS CPR Techniques & Procedures 5

Question 1

What is 'CPR feedback' technology designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Provide real-time audio or visual prompts to help rescuers achieve correct compression rate and depth

Answer

CPR feedback devices provide real-time prompts on rate, depth, and recoil to help rescuers maintain high-quality compressions.

Question 2

A rescuer is performing CPR on an adult and the AED advises 'no shock recommended.' What should the rescuer do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately resume CPR beginning with chest compressions

Answer

When the AED gives a 'no shock' message, the rescuer should immediately resume CPR starting with compressions.

Question 3

During an active resuscitation, which intervention should NOT interrupt chest compressions for more than 10 seconds?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

All of these interventions — rhythm analysis, intubation, and pulse checks — should be limited to no more than 10 seconds of interruption to compressions.

Question 4

What is the recommended action if a victim vomits during CPR?

Accepted Answer

Turn the victim to the side, clear the airway, then resume CPR

Answer

The victim should be turned to the side to clear vomit from the airway, then CPR should be resumed as quickly as possible.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios is an indication to stop CPR?

Accepted Answer

ROSC occurs, a valid DNR is produced, or rescuers are physically unable to continue

Answer

CPR should be stopped when ROSC is achieved, a valid DNR is presented, or rescuers are physically exhausted with no additional help available.

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS CPR Techniques & Procedures 5