2023 Practice Basic Life Support (BLS) Questions with Answers | Earn Your BLS Card
TLDRIn this informative video, Eunice Mathis, a registered nurse and owner of Florida Training Academy, conducts a Basic Life Support (BLS) practice examination. The video covers crucial topics such as recognizing signs of a heart attack, performing CPR, understanding the chain of survival, dealing with choking incidents, and using an AED. Eunice emphasizes the importance of prompt and effective emergency response, providing clear instructions and answering common questions about BLS procedures.
Takeaways
- 🚨 In case of severe chest pain, suspect a heart attack and call 911 immediately.
- 🔄 The third link in the chain of survival is rapid defibrillation with an AED.
- 🧠 A sudden weakness on one side of the face and arm, along with speech difficulty, is most likely a stroke.
- 📞 For an unresponsive child in cardiac arrest, give two minutes of CPR before calling 911.
- 🛒 AEDs are essential, but security guards must also learn CPR to address unresponsive victims of cardiac arrest.
- 🛌 When opening the airway of an unresponsive child without trauma, use the head tilt and chin lift method.
- 👀 Check for breathing by observing chest rises and falls; if none, begin CPR.
- 🤔 In a public access defibrillation program, rescuers must know when and how to use an AED safely.
- 🥄 Confirm the effectiveness of rescue breaths by observing the child's chest rise with each breath.
- 📏 The correct depth of chest compressions in an adult is between 2 and 2.4 inches.
- 🕒 A pulse check should last no more than 10 seconds to determine if CPR is needed.
Q & A
What is the first step to take when a 55-year-old dentist with no known history of heart disease complains of sudden severe crushing pain under his breastbone?
-The first step is to suspect that the dentist is experiencing a heart attack and immediately call 911 for emergency assistance.
What is the third link in the chain of survival for increasing the chance of survival for a man who has collapsed and is receiving CPR?
-The third link in the chain of survival is rapid defibrillation, which involves the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as soon as possible to attempt to restore the heart's normal rhythm.
What is the most likely cause of sudden weakness on one side of the face and in one arm, accompanied by trouble speaking in a 60-year-old man?
-The most likely cause is a stroke, which is a medical emergency caused by a blockage or bleed in the brain that requires immediate attention.
When should you call 911 for a three-year-old child who is limp and unresponsive after being removed from the bottom of a shallow end of a swimming pool?
-You should call 911 after giving the child two minutes of high-quality CPR to ensure adequate blood perfusion before seeking further help.
Why is it necessary for security guards to learn CPR even if they have access to an AED in a public access defibrillation program?
-Security guards need to learn CPR because they must know when and how to use the AED safely and perform the steps of CPR for unresponsive victims who are in cardiac arrest.
How should you open the airway of an unresponsive child found in bed with no signs of trauma?
-You should open the airway by tilting the child's head and lifting the chin, which is the traditional method when there is no apparent trauma involved.
What is the correct method to check for breathing in an unresponsive victim before providing rescue breaths?
-The correct method is to look for chest rises and falls as the victim breathes. If there is no chest movement, you should assume the person is not breathing and begin CPR.
What action will confirm that each of your rescue breaths is adequate when providing CPR to a child?
-Observing the child's chest rise with each rescue breath confirms that the rescue breaths are adequate and effective.
What is the correct depth of chest compressions in an adult during CPR?
-The correct depth of chest compressions in an adult is between 2 and 2.4 inches, which can also be thought of as one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest.
How long should a pulse check last when determining if you need to start CPR?
-A pulse check should last no more than 10 seconds to quickly determine if CPR is needed and to minimize interruptions in chest compressions.
Outlines
🚑 Basic Life Support (BLS) Practice Examination Overview
The video begins with an introduction to a Basic Life Support (BLS) practice examination by Eunice Mathis, a registered nurse and owner of the Florida Training Academy. The first scenario involves a 55-year-old overweight dentist with no known heart disease who experiences sudden severe chest pain. The possible causes and appropriate actions are discussed, emphasizing the importance of calling 911 for a potential heart attack. The video continues to cover the chain of survival, highlighting the critical steps in increasing a patient's chance of survival, including the importance of rapid defibrillation and the role of EMS personnel. The American Heart Association's guidelines are referenced throughout the discussion.
🧠 Identifying and Responding to Stroke Symptoms
The second paragraph focuses on recognizing and responding to stroke symptoms. It describes the FAST assessment method (Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call 911) and emphasizes the importance of acting quickly in the event of a suspected stroke. The video also covers the appropriate actions when a three-year-old child is found unresponsive after being removed from a swimming pool, stressing the need for two minutes of CPR before calling 911. The discussion then moves to the responsibilities of security guards in using AEDs and the importance of training in CPR and AED use, as well as the maintenance of the AED device.
🛌 Unresponsive Child in Bed: Proper Airway Management
This section of the video addresses the proper technique for opening an unresponsive child's airway. It explains the correct method when there is no sign of trauma, which involves tilting the head and lifting the chin while ensuring the nostrils are squeezed before administering breaths. The video also covers the correct depth of chest compressions for adults and the importance of checking for a pulse if there is no chest movement. Additionally, it discusses the appropriate actions when an adult appears to be choking, including the use of abdominal thrusts.
🚑 Confirming Effective Rescue Breaths and Compression Depth
The fourth paragraph emphasizes the importance of confirming the effectiveness of rescue breaths by observing the child's chest rise. It also discusses the correct depth of chest compressions for adults, which should be between 2 and 2.4 inches. The video provides guidance on how to check for a pulse in an adult, highlighting the carotid artery as the preferred location for pulse check. It further explains the appropriate actions for checking a pulse in an infant, focusing on the brachial artery due to anatomical differences.
🌀 Prioritizing Care in Multiple Casualty Situations
The fifth paragraph discusses the prioritization of care in multiple casualty situations, emphasizing the need to focus on those with the greatest chance of survival. It outlines the appropriate actions when a choking victim becomes unresponsive, which involves starting CPR. The video also introduces alternative techniques for chest compressions, particularly for those with arthritis or long fingernails, and discusses the appropriate response when efforts to relieve choking should be stopped.
📏 Determining the Correct CPR Techniques for Different Age Groups
The sixth paragraph focuses on the correct CPR techniques for different age groups, including the appropriate chest compression to breath ratio for children between one year and puberty. It explains the transition from child to adult AED pads at the age of eight and provides guidance on the recommended length of time for a pulse check. The video also covers the approximate rate of compressions in adult CPR and the components of high-quality CPR.
🎯 Review of BLS Practice Examination Questions
The final paragraph wraps up the review of BLS practice examination questions, summarizing the key points covered in the video. It reiterates the importance of starting compressions within 10 seconds of checking for a pulse and maintaining a compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute. The video also confirms that an AED can be used on a pregnant mother and someone with an implanted defibrillator, with appropriate precautions. Eunice Mathis concludes by encouraging viewers to visit the Florida Training Academy's website for more resources and training videos.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Basic Life Support (BLS)
💡Cardiac Arrest
💡CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
💡AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
💡Chain of Survival
💡Stroke
💡Drowning
💡Choking
💡Pulse Check
💡Rescue Breaths
Highlights
The video is a Basic Life Support (BLS) practice examination review conducted by Eunice Mathis, a registered nurse and owner of Florida Training Academy.
In the first scenario, a 55-year-old dentist with no known heart disease experiences sudden severe crushing chest pain, and the correct response is to call 911, suspecting a heart attack.
The third link in the Chain of Survival is rapid defibrillation, which is crucial for increasing the victim's chance of survival during a cardiac arrest.
In the case of a 60-year-old man experiencing sudden facial and arm weakness and speech difficulties, the most likely cause is a stroke.
For a child found unresponsive after being removed from a pool, one should call 911 after providing two minutes of CPR.
Security guards and other rescuers need to learn CPR and be trained to use an AED because they must know when and how to use the AED safely.
The correct way to open an unresponsive child's airway is by tilting the head and lifting the chin.
To check if an unresponsive victim is breathing, one should look for chest rises and falls, and if there is no movement, assume the person is not breathing and start CPR.
When a woman appears to be in distress and choking, the appropriate action is to ask if she is choking and be prepared to provide abdominal thrusts.
The confirmation of adequate rescue breaths for a child using a bag-mask device is by observing the child's chest rise with each breath.
The correct depth of chest compressions in an adult is between 2 and 2.4 inches.
A pulse check should last no more than 10 seconds to determine if CPR is needed.
In an adult, the carotid artery is the recommended site to check for a pulse in a cardiac arrest situation.
For an infant, the brachial artery is the appropriate site to check for a pulse.
If a child is gasping for breath with a pulse rate of 100 per minute, the rescuer should provide one breath every two to three seconds without starting chest compressions.
If a child is not breathing but has a pulse rate of 50 per minute, the rescuer should start CPR beginning with chest compressions.
In a situation where an adult is choking, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) is the recommended response.
Efforts to relieve choking should be stopped when the obstruction is removed, the victim begins breathing normally, or the victim becomes unresponsive.
During CPR, it is appropriate to move a patient if they are in a position where effective CPR cannot be performed, such as if they are on their stomach or in a burning building.
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