CPR BLS for Healthcare Providers

Question 1

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR in the BLS for Healthcare Providers course?

Accepted Answer

30:2

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15:2

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5:1

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10:2

Question 2

In the BLS for Healthcare Providers course, what is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches

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1-1.5 inches

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3 inches

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1.5-2 inches

Question 3

During two-rescuer CPR for an adult patient, what should the compressor do while the ventilator delivers breaths?

Accepted Answer

Pause compressions for 2 seconds

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Continue compressions without pausing

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Switch roles immediately

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Check for a pulse

Question 4

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR in the BLS for Healthcare Providers guidelines?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute

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60-80 compressions per minute

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80-100 compressions per minute

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120-140 compressions per minute

Question 5

When should a healthcare provider check for a carotid pulse during the BLS algorithm?

Accepted Answer

Before starting CPR if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally

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Every 2 minutes during CPR

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Only after AED shock delivery

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Every 5 minutes

Question 6

What does the term 'high-quality CPR' include according to BLS for Healthcare Providers standards?

Accepted Answer

Rate 100-120/min, depth ≥2 in, full recoil, minimal interruptions, avoid hyperventilation

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Compressions at 60/min, depth 1 inch, full recoil

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Rate 80-100/min, depth 3 inches, no recoil needed

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Ventilations every 3 seconds, rate 150/min

Question 7

In the BLS healthcare provider algorithm, after delivering a shock with an AED, the rescuer should immediately:

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR starting with chest compressions

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Check the pulse for 10 seconds

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Wait 2 minutes before touching the patient

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Deliver a second shock

Question 8

When two rescuers perform CPR on an adult, how often should they switch roles?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 minutes

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Every 1 minute

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Every 5 minutes

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Only when one rescuer is fatigued

Question 9

What is the correct hand position for adult chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Two hands on the lower half of the sternum

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One hand on the upper third of the sternum

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Two hands on the xiphoid process

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One hand on the left side of the chest over the heart

Question 10

For an adult with an advanced airway in place during CPR, ventilations should be delivered at what rate?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 seconds (10 breaths/min)

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Every 3 seconds (20 breaths/min)

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Every 10 seconds (6 breaths/min)

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Every 2 seconds (30 breaths/min)