RQI Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Practice Test

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• Which age or weight criterion indicates the use of pediatric pads when an AED is used on a child?
• When the AED analyzes rhythm and you switch positions to ventilations, you and Justin are demonstrating which element of team dynamics?
• Which chest compression technique is correct for an infant when providing high-quality CPR?
• Which of the following is one of the six links in the updated Chain of Survival?
• Which statement reflects CPR considerations in pregnancy regarding defibrillation timing?
• In a pulse check for an unresponsive adult, which action should you perform?
• When using a bag-mask device on an adult during CPR, at what rate should you deliver rescue breaths?
• What is the primary reason to use a barrier device during rescue breaths?
• What is the depth of chest compressions in centimeters for an average adult?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for an average adult?
• For infant CPR with a single rescuer, what is the compression-ventilation ratio?
• What is the first action you take when you find an unresponsive adult at the scene?
• Which element below is part of the Chain of Survival?
• After delivering a shock with the AED, what is the immediate next step?
• What is the correct chest compression rate for adults?
• How should you deliver ventilations when using a bag-mask device?
• During CPR on a child, where should you place your hands?
• If the AED indicates a shockable rhythm, what should you do immediately after delivering the shock?
• In unresponsive adult with signs of severe airway obstruction, what should you check before each breath?
• Which statement correctly describes naloxone use during suspected opioid overdose with cardiac arrest?
• Are there obstetric contraindications to chest compressions during pregnancy?
• If an unresponsive person is not breathing normally and opioid overdose is suspected, what is the next action?
• Before starting chest compressions, which action should you perform?
• With an advanced airway during CPR, at what rate should chest compressions be performed per minute?
• Which option is NOT one of the six links in the updated Chain of Survival?
• Which team role provides feedback on compressions and breaths?
• Choking infant who is responsive: how many back blows and chest thrusts per cycle?
• Should you place AED pads directly over an implanted defibrillator site?
• What is the purpose of closed-loop communication during CPR?
• Which sign most clearly indicates a severe airway obstruction requiring immediate action?
• How should you assess responsiveness in an infant?
• To achieve the best chest compression fraction (CCF), what action should you take?
• Which statement best describes the role of post-cardiac arrest care?
• What method is taught for relieving choking in an infant?
• If you cannot locate the AED quickly, what should you do?
• As the Compressor, what is your primary responsibility?
• In an anterolateral AED pad placement, which two positions are used?
• How often should rescuers rotate to maintain high-quality CPR?
• What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for an infant during CPR?
• What is the correct order of steps for using a bag-mask device?
• During CPR with a bag-mask device on an adult, what rate should rescue breaths be delivered?
• If an unresponsive adult is not breathing normally, what is the next step regarding emergency response?
• Where is the preferred pulse-check site for an infant?
• The Team Leader notices compressions are too fast and instructs you to slow down. What element of team dynamics is this?
• If pediatric defibrillation pads are not included, which pads should be used?
• When using a bag-mask device, what should you observe to confirm effective ventilation?
• If pads cannot be placed due to chest patches or jewelry, which action is recommended?
• Which depth corresponds to 5 cm in chest compression guidelines?
• For infant CPR with two rescuers, what is the compression-ventilation ratio?
• If you deliver 1 ventilation every 6 seconds, how many ventilations are provided per minute?
• Which of the following is a sign of an opioid overdose?
• What is the purpose of using a bag-mask device during CPR?
• How should rescuers coordinate to maintain effective chest compressions when fatigued?
• When providing breaths to an adult who has a pulse but is not breathing normally, what is the recommended interval in seconds between breaths?
• When a choking infant becomes unresponsive, what is the one additional step needed when performing CPR?
• What is the correct depth of compressions for high-quality CPR on a child?
• After resuscitation, during debrief, what information should be covered?
• What is the recommended chest compression rate for an adult during CPR?
• Which statement describes a chest compression technique that is NOT appropriate for an infant?
• After an AED delivers a shock, what is the next step?
• Where is a pulse checked on a child?
• How long should you continue CPR before reassessing with the AED in a two-rescuer scenario?
• Which of the following best describes the six links of the updated Chain of Survival?
• When applying an AED to a patient with implanted defibrillators or pacemakers, what is an important consideration?
• Which of the following are signs you may have achieved ROSC during CPR?
• What should you do if a patch or medication patch is on the chest during pad placement?
• Which statement best describes the correct hand placement for adult CPR?
• Where should you be positioned when using a pocket mask during 1-rescuer CPR?
• If an advanced airway is in place during CPR, what is the correct approach to chest compressions?
• After removing a drowning child from the water, if they are unresponsive and not breathing normally, what should you do next?
• In a child or infant who is not breathing normally but has a pulse, how long should you wait between breaths?
• Where should you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an adult?
• Why is chest recoil important during CPR?
• A chest compression feedback device provides feedback on which aspect of chest compressions?
• Which of the following is a valid administration route for naloxone?
• What is the main goal of high-quality CPR?
• In a two-rescuer pediatric CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-breaths ratio?
• What is the correct pad placement when using a defibrillator on an infant?
• Which of the following is NOT a naloxone administration route?
• Why is early defibrillation important?
• After verifying scene safety, what is the immediate next step when the patient is unresponsive?
• In CPR with an advanced airway in place, which statement best describes how breaths are delivered?
• When placing pads on a child, what should you avoid placing them over?
• When applying defibrillation pads to a woman in cardiac arrest, which approach may help increase public-access defibrillation rates?
• Which statement describes pulse checks location difference between infants and older children?
• What is the compression-ventilation ratio for two rescuers performing CPR on an adult?
• What is a critical reason to minimize interruptions during CPR?
• How long should each rescue breath last during CPR?
• When providing ventilations for an adult in cardiac arrest, what indicates adequate ventilation?
• After 2 minutes of providing ventilations, the patient has no pulse. What should you do next?
• Which of the following is a link in the Chain of Survival?
• If pad placement is hindered by chest hair or patches, what steps should you perform?
• Reducing interruptions during CPR helps maintain perfusion to which organs primarily?
• What should you do immediately after delivering a shock with the AED?
• What is the correct technique to switch roles in two-rescuer CPR?
• To minimize interruptions when using an AED with two rescuers, which arrangement is recommended?
• Following a dive into a pool, you suspect head or spinal injury. Which airway-opening technique should you use?
• What is the recommended chest compression rate for a child?
• For an infant in choking, which sequence is taught?
• What is the sequence of actions after starting CPR for an adult who is about to deliver breaths?
• When should you pause CPR to check rhythm with the AED?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for an infant?
• For infants younger than 1 year, which defibrillator is preferred?
• What should you do immediately after a shock is delivered by an AED?
• During the AED analysis, what should you do?
• If the compressor becomes fatigued during CPR, when should you switch?
• Which of the following is one of the six links in the updated Chain of Survival?
• For anteroposterior AED pad placement in adults and children 8 years and older, which two statements are correct?
• Under what conditions should pediatric AED pads be used?
• Which option lists both airway-opening techniques that may be used to provide effective ventilation?
• Infant mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breaths sequence: Which sequence is correct?
• If a pediatric patient has a pulse but is not breathing, what is the recommended rate of rescue breaths?
• Which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles?
• Where should the AED pads be placed on an adult?
• What is the definition of a shockable rhythm?
• Which action helps you achieve a high chest compression fraction (CCF) during CPR?
• Which statement best describes a consideration when applying AED pads related to chest hair?
• During CPR with an advanced airway, which statement best describes ventilation?
• Where should AED pads be placed relative to an implanted defibrillator/device?
• When an advanced airway is in place during CPR, how should breaths be delivered?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three critical BLS roles in a high-performance team?
• Which technique is the preferred infant CPR approach when two rescuers are present?
• You witness a child collapse on the playground. You are the only rescuer, and you do not have a phone nearby. After confirming that the child is not breathing and there is no pulse, what is your next step?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for pediatric patients?
• Which technique is the preferred two-rescuer infant CPR technique?
• What PPE should be used when performing BLS?
• Which defibrillation consideration is recommended for children younger than 8 years?
• Which pair of locations describes the correct placement of AED pads on an adult?
• In an adult cardiac arrest, what is a reasonable goal when giving ventilations?
• In CPR with an advanced airway, how many breaths per minute are recommended on average?
• What are the infant compression-to-ventilation ratios?
• Why should rescuers avoid over-ventilating during CPR?
• What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing adult CPR?
• In a single-rescuer pediatric CPR scenario, what is the recommended compression-to-breaths ratio?
• Which action is a link in the Chain of Survival?
• To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers rotate or switch?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for a child?
• What is the recommended hand placement technique for adult CPR?
• How should you open the airway if you suspect a cervical spine injury?
• What should you do if the AED indicates no shock is advised?
• Which factor contributes most to optimal bag-mask ventilation in 1-rescuer BLS?
• Which technique helps maintain a good seal when using a bag-mask device?
• What should you do for a conscious adult with a foreign-body airway obstruction?
• Which statement describes the bag-mask device during CPR?
• For anterolateral AED pad placement in adults and children 8 years and older, which two positions are correct?
• During a collapse of a visibly pregnant person, with one rescuer activating EMS and going to get the AED and another starting CPR, what should you do?
• When should you perform chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts?
• Which action is a priority during resuscitation?
• During bag-mask ventilation, where should you position yourself relative to the patient's head?
• What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two or more rescuers performing CPR on a child?
• If pediatric pads are not available, what pads should be used?
• What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on a child?
• When an AED becomes available, what should you do first?
• What is the role of naloxone in patients in cardiac arrest with suspected opioid overdose?
• During CPR for a choking infant who becomes unresponsive, which action is an essential additional step?
• To prevent fatigue, when should the team switch compressors?
• Which action is appropriate to verify responsiveness at the scene?
• For a patient with an advanced airway, what is the recommended frequency of rescue breaths?
• Why is manual leftward displacement of the abdomen used during CPR in a visibly pregnant patient?
• Which technique is no longer recommended for infant chest compressions?
• What is the role of a bag-mask device during CPR?
• Abdominal thrusts: how should they be performed?
• When should pediatric defibrillation pads be prioritized over standard pads?
• Your Team Leader assigns team members to individual roles during resuscitation. This demonstrates which element of team dynamics?
• What action should you take if a pulse is present but the patient is not breathing normally?
• If ROSC is achieved, what is the next phase of management?
• What should be considered when a patient is pregnant during resuscitation?
• How should a child be positioned for chest compressions, and what depth is recommended?
• If you observe signs of ROSC during CPR, what should you do?
• Which of the following is a sign of opioid overdose?
• What is the recommended airway management approach when a spinal injury is suspected during CPR?
• Which is a sign of a severe airway obstruction?
• Which airway technique is not recommended when spinal injury is suspected during CPR?
• What is the recommended technique for relieving a foreign-body airway obstruction in a conscious adult?
• What is an AED used for?
• With an advanced airway in place, ventilations should be given at what rate per minute?
• During resuscitation of a pregnant patient, you should ensure appropriate positioning for whom?
• What is the recommended ventilation rate per minute when an advanced airway is in place?
• What impact does minimizing pauses in compressions during CPR have on chest compression fraction (CCF)?
• How many cycles should occur before rescuers rotate during CPR?