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BLS Certification Test Part 1
A set of flashcards covering key concepts and questions from a BLS certification test, focusing on adult and infant CPR, AED usage, and choking relief.
What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your help?
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Definition
What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your help?
check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get the AED if alone
What are the signs that a victim needs CPR?
no breathing or abnormal breathing, unresponsiveness, no pulse
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim that you don't suspect has a neck injury?
head-tilt chin lift
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse?
no more than 10 seconds
When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
when they're laying in the water, if the environment is or becomes dangerous, or if you can't effectively perform CPR in the area
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
less than 10 seconds
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the order of actions to be taken when there is a victim who may need your help? | check scene, check responsiveness, call for help & call 911, and get the AED if alone |
What are the signs that a victim needs CPR? | no breathing or abnormal breathing, unresponsiveness, no pulse |
What is the best way to open the airway of an unresponsive victim that you don't suspect has a neck injury? | head-tilt chin lift |
What is the maximum amount of time you should take to check for a pulse? | no more than 10 seconds |
When is it appropriate to move an adult victim who needs CPR? | when they're laying in the water, if the environment is or becomes dangerous, or if you can't effectively perform CPR in the area |
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds? | less than 10 seconds |
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR? | it allows the heart to refill with blood |
To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressors switch roles? | every 5 sets of 30:2 breaths, every 2 minutes, or when the AED tells you to analyze the heart rhythm |
Why are chest compressions important? | it keeps blood flowing |
When should you deliver a shock from the AED? | when it tells you to |
What is the best way to handle choking in a responsive adult? | abdominal thrusts |
What should you do if a choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrusts? | lay them down and begin CPR |
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer infant CPR? | 30:2 |
Where is the brachial pulse located? | the inside of the upper arm |
When is the only time a bag-mask should be used on a victim who needs breaths? | when there are only two rescuers |