CPR CPR Certification and Legal Aspects

Question 1

How long is an AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification valid?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Question 2

What is the primary difference between BLS and Heartsaver CPR certification?

Accepted Answer

BLS is designed for healthcare providers; Heartsaver is designed for lay rescuers and non-medical personnel

Answer

There is no difference

Answer

Heartsaver includes AED; BLS does not

Answer

BLS is online only

Question 3

What is a Good Samaritan law?

Accepted Answer

A law that provides legal protection to bystanders who voluntarily provide emergency care in good faith

Answer

A law requiring all citizens to perform CPR

Answer

A law mandating AEDs in all public buildings

Answer

A law governing EMS response times

Question 4

What does 'OSHA CPR requirement' mean for many US workplaces?

Accepted Answer

OSHA regulations require that certain high-risk workplaces have personnel trained in CPR and first aid

Answer

OSHA requires every employee to be CPR certified

Answer

OSHA mandates AEDs in every workplace

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OSHA prohibits untrained employees from performing CPR

Question 5

What is a POLST form and how does it relate to CPR?

Accepted Answer

A Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form that specifies a patient's resuscitation wishes, including DNR status

Answer

A CPR training certificate

Answer

An AED placement registration

Answer

An insurance form for CPR training

Question 6

Which federal law requires AEDs in federal buildings and on aircraft in the US?

Accepted Answer

The Public Health Service Act

Answer

The AED Safety Act of 2003

Answer

The Aviation Medical Assistance Act and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Answer

The OSHA Standard 29 CFR