1)

The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR recommended BLS sequence

of steps are:
a.
b.
c.
d.

2)

Airway, Breathing, Check Pulse

Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
Airway, Breathing, Chest Compressions
Airway, Check Pulse, Breathing

Critical characteristics of high-quality CPR include which of the

following?
a. Starting chest compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac
arrest
b. Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression
c. Minimize interruptions of CPR
d. All of the above

3)

At what age is it necessary to use the child AED pads?

a.
b.
c.
d.

4)

The compression to ventilation ratio for the one-rescuer giving

CPR to victims of ANY age is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

5)

8 years of age or older

8 years of age or younger
12 years of age or younger
18 years of age or younger

30:1
30:2
15:1
15:2

Where should you attempt to perform a pulse check in an adult?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Brachial artery
Carotid artery
Popliteal artery
Temporal artery

6)

An AED can be used safely in which of the following situations

EXCEPT:
a.
b.
c.
d.

7)

The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival include all of the following
EXCEPT:
a.
b.
c.
d.

8)

Early CPR
Rapid Defibrillation
Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

You are alone when you encounter a patient in what appears to be

cardiac or respiratory arrest. What are the first three steps you
should take to stabilize the patient? Check for danger,
____________, and send for help.
a.
b.
c.
d.

9)

Victim lying in the snow

Victim with an implanted pacemaker
Victim with a transdermal medication patch on
Victim lying partially in water

Establish IV access
Insert an advanced airway
Check for response
Start CPR

In both infants and children, the compression to ventilation ratio for

one-rescuer CPR is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

15:1
15:2
30:1
30:2

10) The proper steps for operating an AED are:

a. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the patient, analyze the
rhythm
b. Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, shock the
patient
c. Power on the AED, analyze the rhythm, attach electrode pads, shock the
patient
d. Power on the AED, shock the patient, attach electrode pads, analyze the
rhythm

11. A 21 year old intoxicated college student turns blue and collapses
while eating a hot dog at a bar. What is the most likely cause?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Cardiac arrest
Alcohol poisoning
Choking
Drug ingestion

12. You assess that the patient still has a pulse, what is the next step in
managing this case?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Begin CPR
Open airway
Apply AED
Look for a medical alert bracelet

13. What age is a considered an infant for BLS purposes?

a.
b.
c.
d.

14.

Under 1
2
3
4

Why are ventilations delivered to a pediatric arrest patient before

seeking assistance in single rescuer scenarios?
a.
b.
c.
d.

9-1-1 response times are generally slow

The parents are often nearby
Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
The use of an AED is contraindicated in pediatric patients

15. You are a daycare provider and find a 3-year-old child

unresponsive. She had laid down for a nap because she was not
feeling well and when you checked on her, she was not breathing
and appeared blue. You are by yourself. What is the first step in
managing this case?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Back blows
Blind finger sweep
Activate 9-1-1
Deliver 2 minutes of CPR

16. The child begins to breath spontaneously at a rate of 18. Her pulse
is 50. What is the next step?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Faster rescue breaths

Carotid massage
Begin CPR
Monitor

17. What does AED stand for?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Automatic Energy Delivery

Automated External Device
Automated External Defibrillator
Autonomous Energy Defibrillator

18. A 49-year-old female suffers a witnessed cardiac arrest. She has a

known cardiac history per her family. You notice a bulge in the
upper left chest under the skin. There is a healed incision overlying
that bulge. Which is true of AED use?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Cannot be used in this patient

Put a magnet over the bulge before using the AED
Place pads over bulge
Avoid placing pads over bulge

19.

The AED indicates shock advised. What is the next step?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Clear the patient

Deliver 2 additional minutes of CPR before delivering shock
Ventilate while shock is delivered
Assume error and do not deliver shock

20. After delivering a shock, what is the next step in caring for this
patient?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Reassess for a pulse

Chest compressions only
Resume CPR
Ventilation only

Review Question Answers

1) Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
2) All of the above
3) 8 years of age or younger
4) 30:2
5) Carotid artery
6) Victim lying partially in water
7) Usage of Cardiovascular Medications
8) Check for response
9) 30:2
10) Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze the rhythm, shock the patient
11) Choking
12) Open airway
13) Under 1
14) Most pediatric cardiac arrests are due to respiratory arrest
15) Deliver 2 minutes of CPR
16) Begin CPR
17) Automated External Defibrillator
18) Avoid placing pads over bulge
19) Clear the patient
20) Resume CPR