BLS Test

ASHI Basic Life Support Program

©ASHI 2006 Version 1 - Revised June 28, 2006

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace • BLS Written Exams, Answer Sheets and Keys

• Performance Evaluation Sheets

• Scenario Sheets



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace

Adult BLS Exam

Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on exam.

1. Which of the following is appropriate protection during CPR:

a. Gloves and a breathing device b. A gown c. A respirator d. Gloves and a gown

2. Which of the following are the critical factors necessary to resuscitate an adult cardiac arrest

victim? a. Aspirin and nitroglycerin b. CPR and defibrillation c. Surgery and rehabilitation d. Low fat diet and pacemakers

3. The warning signs and symptoms for heart attack:

a. Can include sudden or severe chest pain, pale and sweaty skin, difficulties in breathing, and nausea/vomiting.

b. Are limited to chest pain that quickly spreads to the left arm only. c. Occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. d. Occur when the heart is getting enough oxygenated blood flow.

4. A person with a known heart condition is having chest pain. You should:

a. Recommend regular coughing b. Recommend a walk. c. Help them take their medication. d. Place them in the recovery position

5. Stroke victims often have:

a. Chest pain b. Hiccups and belching c. Pain radiating to the left arm d. Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body

6. Stroke first aid includes:

a. Giving aspirin for headache b. Alert EMS or your Emergency Action Plan c. Giving sugar d. Lying the victim flat and elevating the legs



7. Standing in line at a local government facility, a middle-aged man suddenly collapses without warning. The man is unconscious, unresponsive, and occasionally gasps for breath. He looks dead. This condition is most likely __________ and is best treated with __________ and _____________.

a. Diabetes, sugar, insulin. b. Epilepsy, privacy, rest. c. Choking, abdominal thrusts, back blows. d. Sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation.

8. You determine a victim is unresponsive and not breathing. You send a coworker to call EMS. You

give a rescue breath that fails to go in. Next you should: a. Re-tilt the victim’s head, lift the chin, and give another breath. b. Start CPR immediately. c. Give abdominal thrusts to clear the airway. d. Place the victim in the HAINES recovery position.

9. You are attending to an unresponsive victim of an overdose. EMS has been alerted. You tilt the

head and lift the chin. Why? a. To observe universal precautions. b. To open the airway. c. To reassure and comfort victim. d. To treat ventricular fibrillation.

10. You are attending to a victim who collapsed suddenly. The victim is making weird periodic gasping

sounds that don’t seem normal or effective. You should: a. Open the airway and give 2 rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give abdominal thrusts to clear the airway. c. Comfort, calm, and reassure the victim while awaiting EMS. d. Place the victim in the recovery position.

11. Chest compressions during CPR should be:

a. Gentle and slow with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. b. Gentle and slow and interrupted as little as possible. c. Hard and fast with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. d. Hard and fast and interrupted as little as possible.

12. For proper chest compressions, a victim should be positioned:

a. Face up on a firm, flat surface b. Face up on a soft, flat surface c. In the regular recovery position d. In the HAINES recovery position

13. Before beginning external chest compressions on an unresponsive victim, you should:

a. Open the airway and give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise b. Check the pulse in the victim’s wrist c. Check the pulse in the victim’s neck d. Call the victim’s personal physician



14. Your coworker was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power line. The scene has been made safe and you are performing CPR. Another trained rescuer has attached an AED to the victim. CPR is stopped and the AED says “shock advised”. You should:

a. Give 15 chest compressions, then 1 shock. b. Give 30 chest compressions then 3 shocks. c. Turn off the AED, immediately resume CPR. d. Clear the victim, give 1 shock.

15. After giving 1 shock with an AED, the victim remains unresponsive with no signs of life, you

should: a. Remove the electrode pads from the victims’ chest. b. Give 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and then let the AED reassess the rhythm. c. Give 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and then let the AED reassess the rhythm. d. Clear the victim and give 2 more shocks.

16. While attending a holiday party an obviously intoxicated man starts gagging while coughing loudly and forcefully after taking a large bite of carved roast beef. A woman with him screams, “Somebody please help him, he’s choking!” You should:

a. Give the victim a series of back blows b. Give the victim a series of abdominal thrusts c. Give the victim a series of chest thrusts d. Encourage the victim to cough



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Adult BLS Exam Answer Sheet PRINT NAME __________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

6. A B C D

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CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Adult BLS Exam

Answer Key

1. • B C D

2. A • C D

3. • B C D

4. A B • D

5. A B C •

6. A • C D

7. A B C •

8. • B C D

9. A • C D

10. • B C D

11. A B C •

12. • B C D

13. • B C D

14. A B C •

15. A C • D

16. A B C •



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Child BLS Exam Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on exam.

1. Which of the following is appropriate protection during CPR: a. Gloves and a breathing device b. A gown c. A respirator d. Gloves and a gown

2. The links in the “Chain of Survival” in children are: a. Injuries, drowning, and SIDS. b. Prevention, basic CPR, rapid activation of EMS and prompt advanced life support. c. Assess, Alert and Attend to the ABCDs. d. Proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and parenting.

3. You are performing CPR on a 6-year-old cardiac arrest victim. The scene has quickly become

extremely dangerous. You should: a. Stop CPR and get out of danger. b. Continue CPR until EMS providers arrive. c. Immediately attach AED pads. d. Provide about 2 minutes of CPR before leaving the child.

4. You are attending to a 2-year-old child who is unresponsive following an accidental overdose. EMS

has been alerted. You tilt the head and lift the chin. Why? a. To observe universal precautions. b. To open the airway. c. To reassure and comfort the victim. d. To treat ventricular fibrillation.

5. You are attending to a 5-year-old child who is pulled limp and unresponsive from an unfenced pool.

After tilting the head and lifting the chin, you are not sure if the child is breathing. You should: a. Give 2 rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give 5 abdominal thrusts. c. Place the child on his side in the recovery position. d. Give 5 back blows/slaps.





7. The proper depth of chest compression in a 3-year-old child is about:

a. ¼ depth of the chest b. ⅓ to ½ depth of the chest c. 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) d. 16 inches (41 cm)

8. A 4-year-old child won’t wake up. You tilt the head, lift the chin, place a barrier and:

a. Give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise b. Give 2 forceful breaths that makes the stomach visibly rise c. Give 5 abdominal thrusts d. Place the victim on their side in the recovery position

9. A 7-year-old child has been electrocuted after playing around faulty electrical equipment. The

scene has been made safe. You are performing CPR and have just completed 5 cycles of compressions and breaths when a coworker arrives with a standard adult AED. You should:

a. Continue CPR. Do not attach the AED without the child pads/system. b. Stop CPR. Wait for EMS to arrive with the child pads/system. c. Stop chest compressions and give rescue breathing only. d. Attach the standard adult AED and follow the voice prompts.

10. When a rescuer finds a child unresponsive and not moving, the rescuer should give ___ minutes of CPR before calling 9-1-1 or attaching an AED.

a. 10 b. 20 c. 1 d. 2

11. While performing rescue breaths you suddenly feel breathless and become dizzy and feel tiny

prickling sensations in your hands. These are most likely symptoms of hyperventilation. You should:

a. Take regular, not deep breaths. b. Take deeper, faster breaths. c. Sit down and rest quietly. d. Stop CPR and alert EMS.

12. During lunch at your child care center, a 4-year-old suddenly clutches her throat and looks very

anxious. You quickly ask "Are you choking?” The child does not respond or make any sound, but she appears very frightened. You should:

a. Encourage her to cough it out. b. Position the child flat on her back and give 30 chest compressions. c. Kneel behind the child and give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence. d. Attempt to give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise.



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Child BLS Exam

Answer Sheet PRINT NAME __________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

6. A B C D

7. A B C D

8. A B C D

9. A B C D

10. A B C D

11. A B C D

12. A B C D



CPR/AED for the Community and Workplace Child BLS Exam

Answer Key

1. • B C D

2. A • C D

3. • B C D

4. A • C D

5. • B C D

6. A B C •

7. A • C D

8. • B C D

9. A B C •

10. A B C •

11. • B C D

12. A B • D



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Infant BLS Exam Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on exam.

1. Which of the following is appropriate protection during CPR:

a. Gloves and a breathing device b. A gown c. A respirator d. Gloves and a gown

2. The links in the “Chain of Survival” in infants are: a. Injuries, drowning, and SIDS. b. Prevention, basic CPR, rapid activation of EMS, and prompt advanced life support. c. Assess, Alert and Attend to the ABCDs. d. Proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and parenting.

3. You are attending to an 11-month-old infant who is unresponsive following an accidental

poisoning. EMS has been alerted. You tilt the head and lift the chin. Why? a. To observe universal precautions. b. To open the airway. c. To reassure and comfort victim. d. To treat ventricular fibrillation.

4. You are attending to an 8-month-old infant who is pulled limp and unresponsive from a

bathtub. You tip the head and lift the chin. You are not sure if she is breathing. You should: a. Give 2 rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give 5 abdominal thrusts. c. Place the child on her side in the recovery position. d. Give 5 back blows/slaps and 5 chest thrusts.

5. The proper hand position for chest compression in a 3-month-old infant is:

a. 2 fingertips, just below the nipple line. b. 2 hands, center of the chest, between the nipples. c. 1 hand, center of the chest, between the nipples. d. 1 or 2 hands, center of the chest, between the nipples.

6. Chest compressions during CPR should be; a. Gentle and slow with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. b. Gentle and slow and interrupted as little as possible. c. Hard and fast with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. d. Hard and fast and interrupted as little as possible.



7. The proper depth of chest compression in a 4 month-old infant is about:


8. A 3-month-old infant won’t wake up. You tilt the head and lift the chin. You don’t think the infant is breathing. You should:

a. Give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give 2 breaths that make the stomach visibly rise. c. Give 5 back blows/slaps and 5 chest thrusts. d. Place the baby on its side in the recovery position.

9. You discover a 7-month-old infant left face down on the sofa. The baby is not moving. You roll

him over and see a bluish tint around his lips. You should: a. Shout for help and immediately start the steps of CPR. b. Leave the baby to get an AED. c. Give 5 back blows/slaps and 5 chest thrusts. d. Give 2 rescue breaths that make the stomach visibly rise.

10. While performing rescue breaths you suddenly feel breathless and become dizzy and feel tiny prickling sensations in your hands. These are most likely symptoms of hyperventilation. You should:

a. Take regular, not deep breaths. b. Take deeper, faster breaths. c. Sit down and rest quietly. d. Stop CPR and alert EMS.

11. While crawling around on the floor of the child care center, an 11-month-old suddenly starts

gagging and coughing forcefully. You should: a. Stay with the baby, watch closely and be ready to take action if symptoms worsen. b. Give 5 back blows/slaps and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled. d. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises.

12. While feeding an infant, he suddenly stops making any sound and turns blue. You should:

a. Raise his arms in the air and shout, “Spit it out”. b. Give 5 back blows/slaps and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled. d. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises.



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Infant BLS Exam

Answer Sheet PRINT NAME __________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

6. A B C D

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8. A B C D

9. A B C D

10. A B C D

11. A B C D

12. A B C D



CPR/AED for the Community and Workplace Infant BLS Exam

Answer Key

1. • B C D

2. A • C D

3. A • C D

4. • B C D

5. • B C D

6. A B C •

7. A • C D

8. • B C D

9. • B C D

10. • B C D

11. • B C D

12. A • C D



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Adult, Child and Infant BLS Exam


1. Which of the following is appropriate protection during CPR: a. Gloves and a breathing device b. A gown c. A respirator d. Gloves and a gown

2. The links in the “chain of survival” in adults are:

a. Ringing in the ears, dizziness, hiccups, and belching. b. Early identification of sudden cardiac arrest/calling 9-1-1, early CPR, early defibrillation, and

early advanced life support (ALS). c. Maintain a healthy weight, control your alcohol intake, don't smoke, and exercise. d. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol level.

3. The links in the “Chain of Survival” in children are:

a. Injuries, drowning, and SIDS. b. Prevention, basic CPR, rapid activation of EMS, and prompt advanced life support. c. Assess, Alert and Attend to the ABCDs. d. Proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and parenting.

4. Which of the following are the critical factors necessary to resuscitate an adult cardiac arrest

victim? a. Aspirin and nitroglycerin b. CPR and defibrillation c. Surgery and rehabilitation d. Low fat diet and pacemakers

5. The warning signs and symptoms for heart attack: a. Can range from slight to severe. b. Are limited to chest pain that quickly spreads to the left arm. c. Occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. d. Occur when the heart is getting enough oxygenated blood flow.

6. You suspect a victim with a known heart condition is having a heart attack. First aid includes

all of the following EXCEPT: a. Loosening any tight clothing and having victim sit down and rest quietly. b. Helping them take any medication prescribed to them. c. Wait at least 30 minutes before instructing victim to take their prescribed medication. d. Giving emergency oxygen if it’s available and you are properly trained.



7. Stroke first aid includes:

a. Giving aspirin for headache b. Alert EMS or your Emergency Action Plan c. Giving sugar d. Lying victim flat and elevating the legs

8. Standing in line at local government facility, a middle-aged man suddenly collapses without

warning. The man is unconscious, unresponsive, and occasionally gasping for breath. He looks dead. This condition is most likely __________ and is best treated with __________ and _____________.

a. Diabetes, sugar, insulin. b. Epilepsy, privacy, rest. c. Choking, abdominal thrusts, back blows d. Sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation.

9. Before beginning external chest compressions on an unresponsive victim, you should:

a. Open the airway and give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Check the pulse in the victim’s wrist. c. Check the pulse in the victim’s neck. d. Call the victim’s personal physician.

10. You are attending to a victim who collapsed suddenly. The victim is making weird gasping,

sounds that don’t seem effective or normal. You should: a. Place a barrier and give 2 rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give 5 abdominal thrusts. c. Comfort, calm, and reassure the victim while awaiting EMS. d. Place the victim on their side in the recovery position.



12. The proper depth of chest compression in a 3 month-old infant is about:


13. A 4-year-old child is blue and not breathing. To open the airway:

a. Tilt child’s head back and lift the chin. b. Tilt the child’s head forward until the chin rests on the chest. c. Hook your thumb under the soft part of the chin and lift. d. Pull the tongue frontward.



14. Your coworker was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power line.

The scene has been made safe and you are performing CPR. Another trained rescuer has attached an AED to the victim. CPR is stopped and the AED says “shock advised”. You should:

a. Give 15 chest compressions, then 1 shock. b. Give 30 chest compressions then 3 shocks. c. Turn off the AED, immediately resume CPR. d. Clear the victim, give 1 shock.

15. After giving 1 shock with an AED, a victim remains unresponsive with no signs of life, you

should: a. Remove the electrode pads from the victims chest. b. Give 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and then let the AED reassess the rhythm. c. Give 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and then let the AED reassess the rhythm. d. Clear the victim and give 2 more shocks.

16. You are performing CPR on a 5-year-old child who collapsed suddenly in your kindergarten

class. An Emergency Response Team member has arrived with an AED that has a child-specific system. You should:

a. Continue CPR for 5 cycles, then attach the AED. b. Continue CPR for 2 minutes, and then attach the AED. c. Stop CPR and check for a pulse. d. Immediately attach the AED and follow the voice prompts.

17. While attending a holiday party an obviously intoxicated man starts gagging loudly and

coughing forcefully after taking a large bite of carved roast beef. A woman with him screams, “Somebody please help him, he’s choking!” You should:

a. Give the victim a series of back blows. b. Give the victim a series of abdominal thrusts. c. Give the victim a series of chest thrusts. d. Encourage the victim to cough.

18. While crawling around on the floor of the child care center, an 11-month-old suddenly starts

gagging and coughing forcefully. You should: a. Watch closely and be ready to take action if symptoms worsen. b. Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled. d. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises.

19. While feeding an infant, she suddenly stops making any sound and turns blue. You should: a. Watch closely and be ready to take action if symptoms worsen. b. Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled. d. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises.



20. You discover a 7-month-old infant left face down on the sofa. The baby is not moving. You roll

him over and see a bluish tint around his lips. You should: a. Shout for help and immediately start the steps of CPR. b. Leave the baby to call 9-1-1 and get an AED (if available). c. Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. e. Immediately attach an AED and follow the voice prompts.



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Adult, Child and Infant BLS Exam

Answer Sheet PRINT NAME _____________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

6. A B C D

7. A B C D

8. A B C D

9. A B C D

10. A B C D

11. A B C D

12. A B C D

13. A B C D

14. A B C D

15. A B C D

16. A B C D

17. A B C D

18. A B C D

19. A B C D

20. A B C D



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace Adult, Child and Infant BLS Exam Answer Key

1. • B C D

2. A • C D

3. A • C D

4. A • C D

5. • B C D

6. A B • C

7. A • C D

8. A B C •

9. • B C D

10. • B C D

11. A B C •

12. A • C D

13. • B C D

14. A B C •

15. A B • D

16. A B C •

17. A B C •

18. • B C D

19. A • C D

20. • B C D



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Performance Evaluation

Participant Name: ________________________________________ Class Date: _______________________________

Initial Course Renewal Course Evaluator: Provide a brief scenario to set the scene (i.e., you respond to cry for “help” or you discover the victim lying in hallway).

Adult Child Infant ASSESS

Assesses Scene. Observes Universal Precautions. Checks for response. Victim unresponsive or not moving,

ALERT

Alerts EMS or activates Emergency Action Plan. Calls for AED/oxygen as appropriate. ATTEND A= AIRWAY

Opens airway with head tilt, chin lift. B= BREATHING

Look, listen and feel for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds (none or gasping). Attempts to give 2 rescue breaths immediately. Gives each breath in 1 second and gives enough

air to make chest visibly rise. C= COMPRESSIONS

Immediately begins chest compressions. Proper Hand Position. Adult: Center of chest, between nipples, 2 hands. Child: Center of chest,

between nipples, 1 or 2 hands. Infant: 2 fingertips, just below nipple line. Proper Method: Hard, fast, complete recoil, minimize interruption. Proper Depth: Adult: 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). Child/Infant: About ⅓ - ½ depth of chest. Proper Speed: About 100 x min. Proper Ratio: 30:2 Performs Effective 1 Rescuer CPR.

D=DEFIBRILLATION

Exposes chest. Chooses proper pads/system. Turns on and attaches AED with minimal interruption.

SHOCK advised: CLEARS. Gives 1 shock. Immediately resumes CPR. NO SHOCK advised. Immediately resumes CPR. Coordinates CPR and AED to minimize interruptions in chest compressions

Overall Performance (check one only)

Outstanding (Competent) Adequate (Probably effective) Inadequate (Not effective)

ASHI Authorized Instructor: ________________________________



CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ FBAO (Choking) Performance Evaluation Participant Name: ________________________________________ Class Date: _______________________________

Initial Renewal Adult Child Infant ASSESS

Assesses Scene. Observes Universal Precautions. Assesses victim. “Are you choking?” Establishes Air Exchange = Severe Blockage.

ATTEND A= AIRWAY Responsive

Adult/Child: Stands behind adult or kneel behind child. SIMULATES giving quick inward and upward abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence. Repeats until object is expelled or victim becomes unresponsive.

Infant: Gives 5 back blows/slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts. Repeats until object is expelled or victim becomes unresponsive.

Unresponsive Adult: Carefully gets victim to ground, immediately alert EMS or emergency action plan. Begins

CPR. Infant/Child: Begins CPR. Give 5 cycles of CPR then alert EMS or emergency action plan.

Each time airway is opened for rescue breaths, looks for an object in victim’s throat. If seen, removes it. Overall Performance (check one only)


ASHI Authorized Instructor: ______________________________



CPR/AED Community and Workplace ADULT: 1 Rescuer CPR and AED Requirements: 2 people, Rescuer 1 and Coach. Equipment: Adult Manikin, Face Shield or Rescue Breathing Mask, AED Trainer.

Scenario: You hear a scream and shouting for help. People start grouping around a man who suddenly collapsed in the lobby of your building. You

have gloves, face shield and a rescue breathing mask.

Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed

ASSESS

Scene

Victim

Assure scene is safe. Observe universal precautions.

Coach: Scene is safe.

Gently tap or squeeze the victim’s shoulder and ask, “Are you all right?”

Coach: Victim not moving, not responding.

ALERT

Alert appropriately

Alert EMS or Emergency Action Plan. Get AED and oxygen (Security is

bringing AED/oxygen).

Coach: EMS en route, ETA: 6 minutes.

ATTEND to the ABCDs

Airway Position victim on back. Open airway using head-tilt, chin-lift.

Breathing

Perform Effective Rescue Breathing

Look, listen and feel for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.

Coach: Victim is blue and occasionally gasping

Properly position barrier. Attempt to give 2 rescue breaths immediately.

Coach: Chest rises

Give each breath in 1 second. Give enough air to make chest visibly rise.




Compressions

Perform Effective One-Rescuer CPR

Proper Position: Center of chest, between nipples, 2 hands.

Proper Method: Hard, fast, complete recoil, minimize interruption.

Proper Depth: 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm).

Proper Speed: About 100 x min.

Proper Ratio: 30:2.

Defibrillation NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of CPR then

introduce AED.

Safely and Correctly Attach and Operate AED Expose chest. Choose proper pads/system. Turn on and attach AED with

minimal interruption. Follow visual/voice prompt.

Coordinate CPR and AED to minimize

interruptions in chest compressions

SHOCK advised: CLEAR. Give 1 shock. Immediately resume chest

compressions.

NO SHOCK advised. Immediately resume chest compressions.

END

Discuss what went right and what needed improvement.



CPR/AED Community and Workplace INFANT: 1 Rescuer CPR Requirements: 2 persons, Rescuer 1 and Coach. Equipment: Infant Manikin, Face Shield or Rescue Breathing Mask

Scenario: You respond to a cry for help. A distraught aide states that she turned her back on the 10-month-old infant in the bathtub for “less than a

minute”. The next thing she knew the baby was face down in the water. The aide said she tried to give mouth-to-mouth, but sobbing loudly says, “He

won’t breathe!” She hands you a limp, gray-blue infant and says, “It’s not my fault!” You have gloves and a face shield or rescue breathing mask.


ASSESS

Scene

Victim



Tap the foot and ask, “Are you all right?”

Coach: Victim is blue, not moving, not responding.

ALERT

Alert appropriately Send aide to alert EMS/get oxygen

Coach: EMS unit en route, ETA: 4 minutes.

ATTEND


Breathing Look, listen and feel for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.

Coach: Victim is not breathing.

Perform Effective Rescue

Breathing

Properly position barrier/mask. Give 2 breaths, each breath in 1 second and make chest

visibly rise.

Coach: Chest rises.



Compressions

Perform Effective One-Rescuer

CPR

Proper Position: 2 fingertips, just below nipple line.


Proper Depth: About ⅓ - ½ depth of chest.


Proper Ratio: 30:2.

NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of 1 rescuer CPR

END




CPR/AED Community and Workplace CHILD: 1 Rescuer CPR and AED Requirements: 2 persons, Rescuer 1 and Coach. Equipment: Adult/Child Manikin, Face Shield, Rescue Breathing Mask, AED Trainer.

Scenario: You are the first rescuer to reach a 7 year-old child who suddenly collapsed after being struck in the chest by a baseball. You have gloves,

a face shield and a rescue breathing mask.


ASSESS

Scene

Victim



Gently tap or squeeze victim’s shoulder and ask, “Are you all right?”

Coach: Patient extremely pale, not responsive. Takes occasional gasp.

ALERT

Alert appropriately

Send another person to Alert EMS or Emergency Action Plan and Get

AED/oxygen

Coach: Fire Department unit en route, ETA: 5 minutes.

ATTEND



Coach: Child is not breathing.

Perform Effective Rescue Breathing

Properly position barrier/mask. Give 2 breaths, each breath in 1 second and make

chest visibly rise.

Coach: Chest rises.




Compressions


Proper Position: Center of chest, between nipples, 1 or 2 hands.


Proper Depth: About ⅓ - ½ depth of chest.


Proper Ratio: 30:2.

Defibrillation

Safely and Correctly Attach and

Operate AED

NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of CPR then introduce

AED. If available, rescuers should use pads and cables specially designed

for children.

Expose chest. Choose proper pads/system. Turn on and attach AED with minimal

interruption. Follow visual/voice prompt.

Coordinate CPR and AED to minimize

interruptions in chest compressions

SHOCK advised: CLEAR. Give 1 shock. Immediately resume chest compressions.

NO SHOCK advised. Immediately resumes chest compressions.

END




CPR/AED Community and Workplace ADULT/CHILD: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) Requirements: 2-3 persons; Rescuer, victim and Coach. Equipment: Rescue Breathing Face Mask, manikin.

Scenario: Finished with your shift, you are walking through the parking lot on the way to your car, when you encounter a panicked 12-year-old child

with a distressed older woman. “Help me please,” the child cries, “my grandma can’t breathe.” The older woman is clutching her throat and her

lips are bluish in color. You have gloves and rescue breathing face mask.


ASSESS

Scene

Victim



Recognizes severe blockage. Asks victim, “Are you choking?”

Coach: Patient nods yes

ALERT

Alerts appropriately Send child to alert EMS.

Coach: Ambulance en route, ETA: 5 minutes.

ATTEND to the ABCDs

Airway

SIMULATE giving quick inward and upward abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until object is

expelled or victim becomes unresponsive.

Coach: Victim slumps into your arms. SWITCH TO MANIKIN.

Breathing

Perform Effective

Rescue Breathing

Carefully support victim to the ground, position victim on back and open airway using head-tilt,

chin-lift. Look for an object in victim’s mouth.

Coach: Nothing in mouth.

Properly position shield/mask. Attempt to give 2 rescue breaths immediately.




Coach: Chest rises

Compressions

Perform Effective One-

Rescuer CPR

Proper Position: Center of chest, between nipples.


Proper Depth: 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) – (If Child; about ⅓ - ½ depth of chest).


Proper Ratio: 30:2.

NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of 1 rescuer CPR.

Recovery Position

Coach: Victim starts breathing adequately - coughing, gagging and moving around, then

begins vomiting. Still unresponsive. SWITCH TO LIVE “VICTIM”.

Protect airway. Place victim on side. Bend knee of top leg and place lower arm in front of body to

stabilize.

END




CPR/AED Community and Workplace INFANT: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) Requirements: 2 persons, Rescuer and Coach. Equipment: Rescue Breathing Face Mask, Infant Manikin.

Scenario: You respond to a scream for help in the store and are confronted with a panicked woman screaming at her 8-month-old baby. “She’s

choking...she’s choking…help me!” She hands you the silent, but conscious infant with blue lips and then cries “Please don’t let her die!” You have

gloves, a face shield and rescue breathing mask.


ASSESS

Scene

Victim



Recognize severe blockage.

ALERT

Alerts appropriately Send someone to alert EMS.

Coach: Ambulance en route, ETA: 4 minutes.

ATTEND

Airway

Gives 5 back blows/slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts.

Coach: Victim becomes limp, slumping into your arms.

Position victim on back and open airway using head-tilt, chin-lift. Look for an object in victim’s

mouth.

Coach: A coin is visible in back of the infant’s mouth.

Remove coin - carefully avoid pushing it further into throat or damaging mouth.




Breathing

Perform Effective

Rescue Breathing


Coach: Victim is not breathing.

Properly positions shield/mask. Attempts to give 2 rescue breaths immediately.

Coach: Chest does not rise.

Try a couple of times to give 2 rescue breaths that make chest visibly rise. Coach: Chest visibly rises. Victim starts breathing adequately - coughing, gagging and

moving around, then begins vomiting. Still unresponsive.

Recovery Position Protect airway. Place on side.

END

Discuss what went right and what needed improvement

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer • Written BLS Exams, Answer Sheets and Keys • Performance Evaluations • Scenario Sheets



CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Adult BLS Exam


1. To “observe universal precautions” means:

a. Whether or not you think the victim’s blood or body fluid is infected, you act as if it is. b. To quickly look for life-threatening conditions. c. To lower your risk for cardiovascular disease by making healthy lifestyle choices. d. To clear the patient before delivering a shock with an AED.


a. Ringing in the ears, dizziness, hiccups, and belching. b. Early Identification of SCA and Activation of Emergency Action Plan or EMS, early CPR, early

Defibrillation, and early Advanced Life Support (ALS). c. Maintain a healthy weight, control your alcohol intake, don't smoke and exercise. d. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and high cholesterol level.


a. Can range from slight to severe. b. Are limited to chest pain that quickly spreads to the left arm only. c. Occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. d. Occur when the heart is getting enough oxygenated blood flow.

4. You are caring for a 52-year-old female with a history of heart disease and allergy to aspirin.

She is complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea. Treatment may include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Place the patient in position of comfort. b. Assist with administration of the patient’s own prescribed nitroglycerin. c. Advise the patient to chew and swallow a half or whole adult aspirin tablet (162 to 325 mg.). d. Comfort, calm and reassure the patient.

5. If you suspect a person may be having a stroke, ask them to perform these three tasks: a. Inhale deeply, eat and drink something. b. Cough, stand, and write a simple sentence. c. Walk a straight line, blow out a deep breath, and touch their nose. d. Smile, raise both arms, and speak a simple sentence.

6. Emergency care for a stroke includes all of the following EXCEPT:

a. Alerting EMS or your Emergency Action Plan immediately. b. Administering oxygen as trained or according to doctor’s orders. c. Comforting, calming, and reassuring the patient. d. Asking the patient to take a 162-324mg of aspirin.



7. Standing in line at a local government facility, a middle-aged man suddenly collapses. The man is unconscious, unresponsive, and occasionally gasping for breath. He looks dead. This condition is most likely __________ and is best treated with __________ and _____________. a. Diabetes, sugar, insulin. b. Epilepsy, privacy, rest. c. Choking, abdominal thrusts, back blows. d. Sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation.

8. You are providing rescue breathing to a 23-year-old found unresponsive at a party. An

intoxicated bystander suddenly becomes violent and physically threatens you. You should: a. Provide about 2 minutes of CPR before leaving the patient. b. Get out of danger. c. Continue rescue breathing until the patient responds. d. Immediately attach AED pads to the patient.

9. You are attending to a patient who is unresponsive after being struck by an automobile. To

open the airway use the: a. Head-tilt, chin lift. b. Jaw thrust without head-tilt. c. Bag mask device. d. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device.

10. You are attending to a patient who collapsed suddenly. It does not look like the patient is

breathing adequately. You should: a. Tilt the head and lift the chin to open the airway. b. Give a series of abdominal thrusts. c. Perform a surgical cricothyroidotomy. d. Place the patient in a recovery position.



12. For proper chest compressions, a patient should be positioned:

a. Face up on a firm, flat surface. b. Face up on a soft, flat surface. c. Prone. d. In the HAINES recovery position.

13. You and another professional rescuer are attending to a 17-year-old found unresponsive with

inadequate, gasping breathing. After giving two rescue breaths and checking for a pulse, you are not certain if a pulse is present or not. You should: a. Carefully check the pulse for another 10 seconds. b. Start CPR; 30:2 c. Start CPR; 15:2 d. Place the patient on their side in the recovery position.



14. A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power line. The

scene has been made safe. An AED has been attached to the patient and a shock is advised. You should: a. Give 30 chest compressions and then deliver the shock. b. Give 2 rescue breaths and then deliver the shock. c. Check the carotid pulse. d. Clear the patient and deliver the shock.

15. After giving one shock, you should:

a. Give 30 chest compressions followed by another shock. b. Give 5 cycles of 30:2. Reassess rhythm. c. Continue cycles of 30:2 until the physician in charge orders the resuscitation effort stopped. d. Remove the AED pads from the patient’s chest.

16. While attending a holiday party an obviously intoxicated man starts gagging and coughing

loudly and forcefully after swallowing a large portion of ham. A woman with him screams, “Somebody please help him, he’s choking!” You should: a. Give the patient 5 back blows/slaps until the object is expelled. b. Give the patient a series of abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give the patient 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. d. Encourage the patient to cough.

17. A woman suddenly grabs her throat and cannot make any sound. You ask "Are you choking”?

She nods yes. You should: a. Give the patient 5 back blows/slaps until the object is expelled. b. Give the patient a series of abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give the patient 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. d. Encourage the patient to cough.

18. You are alone with a patient who is choking. You are performing abdominal thrusts when the

patient suddenly collapses. You should: a. Give the patient 5 back blows/slaps until the object is expelled. b. Give the patient a series of abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Alert EMS and begin CPR. d. Place the man in a recovery position.

19. Sudden collapse and cardiac arrest in an adult is most likely caused by ________ and require

__________. a. Stroke, oxygen. b. Ventricular fibrillation, defibrillation. c. Suffocation, ventilation. d. Choking, abdominal thrusts.

20. Two rescuers are performing CPR. To prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of chest

compressions, they should ____________ a. Interrupt CPR and change positions after resting a couple of minutes. b. Immediately stop chest compressions. Give about 10 to 12 rescue breaths per minute. c. Slow down and interrupt compressions more frequently to check the pulse. d. Quickly change positions every couple of minutes. Interrupt compressions as little as possible.




Answer Sheet PRINT NAME _____________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

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Answer Key

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CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Child BLS Exam Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on exam.


a. Whether or not you think the victim’s blood or body fluid is infected, you act as if it is. b. To quickly look for life-threatening conditions. c. To lower a child’s risk for cardiovascular disease by making healthy lifestyle choices. d. To clear the patient before delivering a shock with an AED.

2. The links in the “chain of survival” in children are: a. Injuries, drowning, and SIDS. b. Prevention, basic CPR, rapid activation of EMS, and prompt advanced life support. c. Assess, Alert, and Attend to the ABCDs. d. Proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep and parenting.

3. You are providing rescue breathing to a 5-year-old pulled unresponsive from a backyard pool.

An intoxicated bystander suddenly becomes violent and physically threatens you. You should: a. Provide about 2 minutes of CPR before leaving the patient. b. Get out of danger. c. Continue rescue breathing until the patient responds. d. If an AED is available, expose the chest, turn it on and immediately attach it.

4. You are attending to a 10-year-old child who is unresponsive after being struck by an automobile. To open the airway use the: a. Head-tilt, chin lift. b. Jaw thrust without head-tilt. c. Bag mask device. d. Tracheal tube introducer.

5. Chest compressions during CPR should be; a. Gentle and slow with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. b. Gentle and slow and interrupted as little as possible. c. Hard and fast with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. d. Hard and fast and interrupted as little as possible.

6. The proper depth of chest compression in a 3-year-old child is about: a. ¼ depth of the chest. b. ⅓ to ½ depth of the chest. c. 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). d. 16 inches (41 cm).



7. You are attending to a 4-year-old child who is not breathing, but definitely has a pulse. Using a rescue breathing mask or bag mask device you should: a. Give about 5 to 10 rescue breaths per minute. b. Give about 10 to 12 rescue breaths per minute. c. Give about 12 to 20 rescue breaths per minute. d. Give about 20 to 30 rescue breaths per minute.

8. A 7-year-old child has been electrocuted after playing around faulty electrical equipment. The scene has been made safe. You have just completed 5 cycles of compressions and breaths when an untrained coworker arrives with a standard adult AED. You should: a. Continue CPR. Do not attach the AED without child pads/system. b. Attach the AED, but do not turn it on. Wait for EMS to arrive with child pads/system. c. Do not attach the AED. Defibrillation is not recommended for children over 1 year of age. d. Turn the AED on, attach the pads and follow the voice prompts.

9. When a rescuer is alone and finds a child unresponsive and not moving, the rescuer should give about ___ minutes of CPR before calling 9-1-1 or attaching an AED. a. 10 b. 20 c. 1 d. 2

10. To prevent yourself from hyperventilating when using a rescue breathing mask, you should:

a. Take normal, not deep breaths. b. Take deep, fast breaths. c. Breathe into a paper bag. d. Hyperventilation during rescue breathing cannot be prevented.

11. During lunch a 4-year-old suddenly clutches her throat and looks very anxious. You quickly ask, "Are you choking?” The child does not respond or make any sound, but she appears very frightened. You should: a. Encourage her to cough it out. b. Position the child flat on her back and give 30 hard and fast chest compressions. c. Kneel behind the child and give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence. d. Attempt to give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise.

12. Two rescuers are performing CPR on a 6-year-old child. To prevent fatigue and maintain the

quality of chest compressions, they should ____________ a. Interrupt CPR and change positions after resting a couple of minutes. b. Immediately stop chest compressions. Give 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds. c. Slow down and interrupt compressions more frequently to check the pulse. d. Quickly change positions every couple of minutes. Interrupt compression as little as possible.



13. Sudden collapse and cardiac arrest in a 14-year-old is most likely caused by ________ and

require __________. a. Stroke, oxygen. b. Ventricular fibrillation, defibrillation. c. Suffocation, ventilation. d. Choking, abdominal thrusts.

14. The proper hand position for chest compression in a 7-year-old child is: a. Upper third of the breastbone, 1 hand. b. Lower most portion of the breastbone, two hands. c. Center of the chest, between the nipples, 1 or 2 hands. d. Two thumbs on the breastbone with the fingers encircling the chest.

15. You find an 11-year-old child blue and not breathing. You are not sure if she has a pulse. Her

friend states that she collapsed and stopped moving after playing the “pass out” choking game. You are the only trained rescuer. You should: a. Send the friend to alert EMS. Open the airway and immediately give 2 rescue breaths that make

the chest rise. b. Leave the child to alert EMS and get an AED, bag mask device, and oxygen. c. Give 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds for about 2 minutes. d. Give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds for about 2 minutes.

16. If a child’s chest does not rise with the first rescue breath. You should; a. Give 15 compressions and then 2 breaths. Repeat. b. Give 30 compressions and then 2 breaths. Repeat. c. Tilt the head, lift the chin, and give a second breath. d. Start CPR if the pulse is greater than 60 beats per minute.



CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Child BLS Exam Answer Sheet PRINT NAME _____________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

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CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Child BLS Exam Answer Key

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CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Infant BLS Exam Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on exam.


a. Whether or not you think the victim’s blood or body fluid is infected, you act as if it is. b. To quickly look for life-threatening conditions. c. To lower an infant’s risk for cardiovascular disease by making healthy lifestyle choices. d. To take CPR training and know how to keep infants safe.

2. The links in the “chain of survival” in children are:

a. Injuries, drowning, and SIDS. b. Prevention, basic CPR, rapid activation of EMS, and prompt pediatric advanced life support. c. Assess, Alert, and Attend to the ABCDs. d. Proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and parenting.

3. You are attending to an 11-month-old infant who is unresponsive following an accidental poisoning.

To open the airway use: a. The jaw thrust. b. The head-lift, chin-lift. c. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). d. The tracheal tube introducer.

4. You are attending to an 8-month-old infant pulled limp and unresponsive from a bathtub. You are

not sure if she is breathing. You should: a. Give 2 rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give a series of abdominal thrusts. c. Place the infant on her side in the recovery position. d. Give 5 back blows/slaps

5. The proper hand position for one rescuer chest compression in a 3-month-old infant is:

a. 2 hands, the center of the chest, between the nipples. b. 1 hand, the center of the chest, between the nipples. c. 1 or 2 hands, the center of the chest, between the nipples. d. 2 fingertips, just below the nipple line.





7. The proper depth of chest compression in a 4-month-old infant is about:

a. ¼ depth of the chest. b. ⅓ to ½ depth of the chest. c. 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) d. 16 inches (41 cm)

8. A 2-month-old won’t wake up from a nap. You tilt the head, lift the chin and hear no breathing.

You should: a. Give 2 breaths that make the chest visibly rise. b. Give 30 external chest compressions. c. Give 2 breaths that make the stomach visibly rise. d. Place the infant on its side in the recovery position.

9. In infants, you may have to _________ in order to give two rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise. a. Try a couple of times. b. Perform needle cricothyrotomy. c. Hyperventilate. d. Give 5 back blows/slaps.

10. While performing rescue breaths with a pocket mask, you suddenly feel breathless and become dizzy and feel tiny prickling sensations in your hands. These are most likely symptoms of ____________. You should: a. Acute Coronary Syndrome. Sit down and rest quietly. b. Hypoventilation. Take deeper, faster breaths. c. Hyperventilation. Take normal, not deep breaths. d. Hypoglycemia. Eat or drink something sugary.

11. While crawling around on the floor, an 11-month-old suddenly starts gagging and coughing forcefully. You should: a. Watch closely and be ready to take action if symptoms worsen. b. Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give the abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled. d. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises.

12. While being fed, a baby suddenly stops making any sound and turns blue. You should:

a. Raise the infant’s arms in the air and shout, “Spit it out”. b. Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Give the abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled. d. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises.



13. Two rescuers begin CPR on a 4-month-old infant found unresponsive in his crib. The compression

to ventilation ratio is ________. The preferred chest compression method is________. a. 15:2. Two thumbs with the fingers encircling the chest. b. 30:2. Two thumbs with the fingers encircling the chest. c. 15:2. Two fingertips placed just below the nipple line. d. 30:2. Two fingertips placed just below the nipple line.

14. An 8-month-old infant blue and not breathing. After opening the airway and giving 2 rescue

breaths that make the chest rise visibly, you should check the _____ pulse for 5 but no more than 10 seconds. a. Brachial b. Carotid c. Femoral d. Radial

15. If an infant’s chest does not rise with the first rescue breath. You should:

a. Give 15 compressions and then 2 breaths. Repeat. b. Give 30 compressions and then 2 breaths. Repeat. c. Give 5 compressions and then 1 breath. Repeat. d. Tilt the head, lift the chin and give a second breath.

16. Air blown into the stomach during rescue breathing: a. Can increase lung movement, decrease vomiting, and increase the effectiveness of rescue breathing. b. Has no effect on lung movement, vomiting, and the effectiveness of rescue breathing. c. Can limit lung movement, cause vomiting, and reduce the effectiveness of rescue breathing d. Can increase the probability of successful defibrillation



CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Infant BLS Exam Answer Sheet PRINT NAME _____________________ Date ________________ Place an “X” over the correct answer.

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CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Infant BLS Exam Answer Key

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CPRPro for the Professional Rescuer Adult, Child and Infant BLS Exam Instructions: Read each of the questions carefully and then circle the letter of the correct answer on the separate answer sheet provided. Please do not write on exam. 1. To “observe universal precautions” means:

a. To quickly look for life-threatening conditions. b. To clear the patient before delivering a shock with an AED. c. To protect yourself from the victim’s blood or other body fluids. d. To lower your risk for cardiovascular disease by making healthy lifestyle choices.

2. The links in the “chain of survival” in children are:

a. Airway, oxygen, and circulation. b. Assess, Alert, and Attend to the ABCDs. c. Proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and parenting. d. Prevention, CPR, activation of EMS, and advanced life support.


a. Preventing stroke, hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. b. Avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol level. c. Maintain a healthy weight, control your alcohol intake, don't smoke, and exercise. d. Early recognition, activation of EMS, CPR, defibrillation, and advanced life support.


a. Can vary in nature and range from slight to severe. b. Are limited to chest pain that quickly spreads to the left arm. c. Occur when the heart is getting enough oxygenated blood flow. d. Occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted.

5. You are caring for a 52-year-old female with a history of heart disease and allergy to aspirin. She is

complaining of chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea. Treatment may include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Placing the patient in a position of comfort. b. Comforting, calming, and reassuring the patient. c. Advising the patient to chew and swallow a half or whole aspirin tablet. d. Assisting with administration of the patient’s own prescribed nitroglycerin.

6. If you suspect a person may be having a stroke, ask them to perform these three tasks:

a. Inhale deeply, eat, and drink something. b. Cough, stand, and write a simple sentence. c. Smile, raise both arms, and speak a simple sentence. d. Walk a straight line, blow out a deep breath, and touch their nose.

7. Standing in line at a local government facility, a middle-aged man suddenly collapses. The man is

unconscious, unresponsive and occasionally gasping for breath. He looks dead. This condition is most likely caused by and treated with: a. Seizure, ventilation, recovery position. b. Choking, abdominal thrusts, back blows. c. Sudden cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation. d. Cerebral Vascular Accident, ventilation, oxygen.



8. You are providing care to a 23-year-old found unresponsive at a party. The victim is breathing

adequately and has a pulse. You should immediately: a. Provide about 2 minutes of CPR. b. Place the patient in the recovery position. c. Identify and correct the cause of the unresponsiveness. d. If an AED is available, expose the chest, turn it on and immediately attach it.

9. The proper hand position for one-rescuer chest compressions for a 3-month-old infant is:

a. 2 fingertips, just below the nipple line. b. 1 or 2 hands, center of chest, between the nipples. c. 1 hand, the center of the chest, between the nipples. d. 2 hands, the center of the chest, between the nipples.

10. You are attending to a child who is unresponsive after being struck by an automobile. To immediately

open the airway use the: a. Head-tilt, chin lift. b. Oropharyngeal airway. c. Bag-valve-mask device. d. Jaw thrust without head-tilt.

11. You are attending to a patient who collapsed suddenly. It does not look like the patient is breathing

adequately and there is no sign of trauma. You should immediately: a. Tilt the head and lift the chin. b. Provide two minutes of CPR. c. Give a series of abdominal thrusts. d. Place the patient in a recovery position.


a. Hard and fast and interrupted as little as possible. b. Gentle and slow and interrupted as little as possible. c. Hard and fast with frequent interruptions for pulse checks. d. Gentle and slow with frequent interruptions for pulse checks.

13. For proper chest compressions, a patient should be positioned:

a. Face up on a soft, flat surface. b. Face up on a firm, flat surface. c. Prone and on a firm, flat surface. d. In the left-lateral recovery position.

14. The proper depth of chest compression in a 3-year-old child is about:

a. ¼ the depth of the chest. b. ½ to 1 inch (1 to 2.5 cm). c. 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). d. ⅓ to ½ the depth of the chest.

15. Two rescuers are performing CPR on a 9-year-old child who collapsed suddenly. An AED is available.

You should: a. Attach the AED and follow the voice prompts. b. Attach the AED only if it has the child pads/system. c. Continue CPR (15:2) for 5 cycles then attach the AED. d. Continue CPR (30:2) for 5 cycles then attach the AED.



16. You and another rescuer are attending to a 17-year-old found unresponsive with inadequate, gasping breathing. After giving two rescue breaths and checking for a pulse, you are not certain if a pulse is present or not. You should: a. Start CPR; 15:2 b. Start CPR; 30:2 c. Attach the AED and follow the voice prompts. d. Give 1 rescue breath about every 5 to 6 seconds.

17. A roofer was electrocuted when his aluminum ladder contacted an energized power line. The scene has

been made safe. An AED has been attached to the patient and a shock is advised. You should: a. Give 30 chest compressions and then deliver the shock. b. Give 2 rescue breaths and then deliver the shock. c. Check the carotid pulse. d. Clear the patient and deliver the shock.

18. After delivering a shock, you should:

a. Check the pulse. b. Immediately resume chest compressions. c. Give 30 chest compressions and deliver another shock. d. Turn off the AED.

19. When two or more rescuers are performing CPR on an infant, the compression to ventilation ratio and

preferred chest compression method is: a. 30:2 with two thumbs and the fingers encircling the chest. b. 15:2 with two thumbs and the fingers encircling the chest. c. 30:2 with two fingertips placed just below the nipple line. d. 15:2 with two fingertips placed just below the nipple line.

20. You have opened the airway of an unresponsive 47-year-old male. In order to assess for adequate

breathing you should: a. Feel for a carotid pulse. b. Listen for air coming from the mouth. c. Listen to the chest for equal lung sounds. d. Look in the mouth for a possible obstruction.

21. A woman suddenly grabs her throat and cannot make any sound. You ask "Are you choking”? She

nods yes. You should: a. Provide 5 chest thrusts. b. Encourage her to cough. c. Give about 5 cycles of CPR. d. Deliver a series of abdominal thrusts.

22. You are alone with a patient who is choking. You are performing abdominal thrusts when the patient

suddenly collapses. You should: a. Telephone for help and then perform CPR. b. Give 5 back blows until the object is expelled. c. Perform a blind finger sweep to remove the obstruction. d. Give a series of abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled.



23. Sudden collapse and cardiac arrest in an adult is MOST LIKELY caused by and requires: a. Stroke, oxygen. b. Suffocation, ventilation. c. Choking, abdominal thrusts. d. Ventricular fibrillation, defibrillation.

24. Two rescuers are performing CPR. To prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of chest compressions,

they should: a. Interrupt CPR and change positions after resting a couple of minutes. b. Slow down and interrupt compressions more frequently to check the pulse. c. Immediately stop chest compressions and deliver about 10 to 12 rescue breaths per minute. d. Change positions every couple of minutes with compressions interrupted as little as possible.

25. Air blown into the stomach during rescue breathing:

a. Can limit lung movement, cause vomiting, and reduce the effectiveness of rescue breathing. b. Can increase the probability of a successful resuscitation when used in conjunction with an AED. c. Can increase lung movement, decrease vomiting, and increase the effectiveness of rescue breathing. d. Can decrease lung movement, decrease vomiting, and increase the effectiveness of rescue breathing.

26. You are attending to a 4-year-old child who is not breathing adequately, but definitely has a pulse.

Using a rescue breathing mask or bag mask device you should: a. Give about 5 to 10 rescue breaths per minute. b. Give about 10 to 12 rescue breaths per minute. c. Give about 12 to 20 rescue breaths per minute. d. Give about 20 to 30 rescue breaths per minute.

27. You find an 11-year-old child who is blue and not breathing. You are not sure if she has a pulse. Her

friend states that she collapsed and stopped moving after playing the “pass out” choking game. You are the only trained rescuer. You should: a. Give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds for about 2 minutes. b. Perform 5 cycles of CPR at 30:2 and then send the friend to alert EMS. c. Leave the child to alert EMS and get an AED and have the friend perform CPR. d. Send the friend to alert EMS, open the airway and immediately give 2 rescue breaths.

28. If a child’s chest does not rise with the first rescue breath. You should:

a. Give 15 compressions and then 2 breaths. b. Reposition the airway and give a second breath. c. Perform 5 abdominal thrusts and look in the airway. d. Start CPR if the pulse is less than 60 beats per minute.

29. The proper hand position for chest compression in a 7-year-old child is:

a. Upper third of the breastbone, 1 hand. b. Lower most portion of the breastbone, two hands. c. Center of the chest, between the nipples, 1 or 2 hands. d. Two thumbs on the breastbone with the fingers encircling the chest.

30. While crawling around on the floor, an 11-month-old suddenly starts gagging and coughing forcefully.

You should: a. Give forceful rescue breaths until the stomach visibly rises. b. Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the object is expelled. c. Watch closely and be ready to take action if the symptoms worsen. d. Give abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until the object is expelled.



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CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Performance Evaluation Participant Name: ________________________________________ Class Date: ________________________________

Initial Course Renewal Course Evaluator: Provide a brief scenario to set the scene (i.e., you respond to cry for “help” or you are paged to a “code blue”). Adult Child Infant ASSESS

Assesses Scene. Observes Universal Precautions. Assesses Patient. Checks for response.

ALERT

Alerts EMS or activates Emergency Action Plan. Gets AED/oxygen as appropriate. ATTEND A= AIRWAY

Opens airway. Head tilt, chin lift (jaw thrust for injury). B= BREATHING

Looks, listens and feels for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. Attempts to give 2 rescue breaths immediately (via mask or bag-mask). Gives each breath in 1 second and gives enough air to make chest visibly rise.

C= CIRCULATION

Check pulse for 5 but no more than 10 seconds. Pulse present? No breathing. Gives rescue breathing. (Adult: about 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds.

Infant/Child 1 breath every 3 to 5 sec.) No pulse, pulse <60 BPM in infant/child or uncertain? Immediately begins compressions. Proper Hand Position. Adult: Center of chest, between nipples, 2 hands. Child: Center of chest,

between nipples, 1 or 2 hands. Infant: One Rescuer: 2 fingertips, just below nipple line. Two Rescuers: 2 thumbs with fingers encircling chest.

Proper Method: Hard, fast, complete recoil, minimize interruption. Proper Depth: Adult: 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). Child/Infant: About ⅓ - ½ depth of chest. Proper Speed: About 100 x min. Proper Ratio: Adult: 30:2. Child/Infant: One Rescuer: 30:2 Two or More Rescuer: 15:2. Performs Effective 1 Rescuer CPR. Performs Effective CPR with 2 or more rescuers. Able to switch positions with little interruption.

D=DEFIBRILLATION

Exposes chest. Chooses proper pads/system. Turns on and attaches AED with minimal interruption.

SHOCK advised: Clears. Gives 1 shock. Immediately resumes CPR. NO SHOCK advised. Immediately resumes CPR. Coordinates CPR and AED to minimize interruptions in chest compressions.

Overall Performance (check one only)


ASHI Authorized Instructor: _______________________________



CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ FBAO (Choking) Performance Evaluation Participant Name: ___________________________________ Class Date: ____________________________

Initial Renewal Adult Child Infant ASSESS

Assesses Scene. Observes Universal Precautions. Assesses Patient. “Are you choking?” Establishes Air Exchange = Severe Blockage.

ATTEND A= AIRWAY Responsive

Adult/Child: Stands behind adult or kneel behind child. SIMULATES giving quick inward and upward abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence until object is expelled or patient becomes unresponsive.

Infant: Gives 5 back blows/slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts. Repeats until object is expelled or patient becomes unresponsive.

Unresponsive Adult: CAREFULLY get patient to ground, immediately alert EMS or emergency action

plan. Begin CPR. Infant/Child: Begin CPR. Give 5 cycles of CPR then alert EMS or emergency action plan.

Each time airway is opened for rescue breaths, looks for an object in patient’s throat. If

seen, removes it.

Overall Performance (check one only) Outstanding (Competent) Adequate (Probably effective) Inadequate (Not effective)

ASHI Authorized Instructor: ____________________________



CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer ADULT: 1 and 2 Rescuer CPR and AED Requirements: 3 people, Rescuer 1 & 2 and Coach. Equipment: Adult Manikin, Rescue Breathing Mask, Adult Bag Mask Device, AED Trainer.

Scenario: You respond to a call for a “heart attack” in the health club. As you enter the aerobic studio, a woman kneeling on the floor next to

motionless man says “He just dropped.” You have gloves and a face mask.

Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed ASSESS

Scene Patient

Assure scene is safe. Observe Universal Precautions. Coach: Scene is safe.

Gently tap or squeeze patient’s shoulder and ask, “Are you all right?” Coach: Patient not moving, not responding.

ALERT

Alert appropriately Alerts EMS or Activate Emergency Action Plan (AED/oxygen is being brought by security/other unit).

Coach: Paramedic unit en route, ETA: 3 minutes.

ATTEND to the ABCDs Airway Position patient on back. Open airway using head-tilt, chin-lift. Breathing

Perform Effective Ventilation


Coach: Patient is blue and takes an occasional gasp of air.

Properly position mask. Attempt to give 2 rescue breaths immediately. Coach: Chest does not rise.

Assure a good head tilt, chin lift. Reattempt to ventilate. Coach: Chest rises.

Give each breath in 1 second and give enough air to make chest visibly rise.

Circulation Check carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.

Coach: No pulse.



Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed Perform Effective One-Rescuer CPR Proper Position: Center of chest, between nipples, 2 hands. Depth: 1 ½ to 2 inches (4

to 5 cm). Proper Method: Hard, fast, complete recoil, minimize interruption. Proper Depth: 1 ½ to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). Proper Speed: About 100 x min. Proper Ratio: 30:2.

NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of 1 rescuer CPR then have second rescuer arrive with bag-mask (Second rescuer performs compressions).

Perform Effective Two-Rescuer CPR Rescuer 2: Proper position, method, depth, speed, ratio. Pause for breaths. Rescuer 1: Open airway, position bag-mask and give each breath in 1 second. Make chest visibly rise.

NOTE: Allow rescuers to perform about 2 minutes of 2 rescuer CPR before AED arrives.

Defibrillation Safely and Correctly Attach and Operate AED

Expose chest. Choose proper pads/system. Turn on and attach AED with minimal interruption. Follow voice prompt.

Coordinate CPR and AED to minimize interruptions in chest compressions

SHOCK advised: CLEAR. Gives 1 shock. Immediately resumes chest compressions. NO SHOCK advised. Immediately resumes chest compressions.

END




CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer INFANT: 1 and 2 Rescuer CPR Requirements: 3 persons, Rescuer 1 & 2 and Coach. Equipment: Infant Manikin, Rescue Breathing Mask and Infant Bag-Mask Device.

Scenario: You are the first professional rescuer on scene for the “baby not breathing.” A distraught young mother states that she turned her back on

her 10-month-old infant in the baby pool for “less than a minute”. The next thing she knew the baby was face down in the water. The mother reports

trying to give the baby mouth-to-mouth, but sobbing loudly she says, “He won’t breathe!” She hands you a limp, gray-blue infant and says, “Please

don’t let him die!” You have gloves and a rescue breathing mask.


Scene Patient


Tap foot and ask, “Are you all right?” Coach: Patient not moving, not responding.

ALERT

Alert appropriately Send mother to alert EMS Coach: Paramedic unit en route, ETA: 4 minutes.

ATTEND Airway Position patient on back. Open airway using head-tilt, chin-lift. Breathing



Coach: Patient is not breathing.

Properly position mask. Attempts to give 2 rescue breaths immediately. Coach: Chest does not rise.

Try a couple of times to give 2 rescue breaths that make chest visibly rise. Coach: Chest rises.

Give each breath in 1 second and give enough air to make chest visibly rise.

Circulation Checks brachial pulse at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.

Coach: No pulse.


Proper Position: 2 fingertips, just below nipple line. Proper Method: Hard, fast, complete recoil, minimize interruption. Proper Depth: About ⅓ - ½ depth of chest.



Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed Proper Speed: About 100 x min. Proper Ratio: 30:2.

NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of 1 rescuer CPR then have second rescuer arrive with bag-mask (Second rescuer should perform compressions).

Perform Effective Two-Rescuer CPR

Rescuer 2: Proper position (2 thumbs with fingers encircling chest) method, depth, speed, ratio (15:2). Pause for breaths. Rescuer 1: Open airway, position bag-mask gives each breath in 1 second. Makes chest visibly rise.

NOTE: Allow rescuers to perform about 2 minutes of 2 rescuer CPR.

END




CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer CHILD: 1 and 2 Rescuer CPR and AED Requirements: 3 persons, Rescuer 1, 2 and Coach. Equipment: Adult/Child Manikin, Rescue Breathing Mask, Child Bag-Mask Device, AED

Trainer.

Scenario: You are the first professional rescuer to reach a 7 year-old child who suddenly collapsed after being struck in the chest by a baseball. You

have gloves and a rescue breathing mask.


Scene Patient


Gently tap or squeeze patient’s shoulder and ask, “Are you all right?” Coach: Patient extremely pale, not responsive. Takes occasional gasp

ALERT

Alert appropriately Send someone to alert EMS or Emergency Action Plan. Get AED/oxygen. Coach: Paramedic unit en route, ETA: 6 minutes.

ATTEND Airway Position patient on back. Open airway using head-tilt, chin-lift.


Coach: Patient is not breathing adequately.



Tilt head, lifts chin and give second breath. Coach: Chest does not rise.


Give each breath in 1 second and makes chest visibly rise. Coach: Chest rises.

Circulation Check pulse for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.

Coach: No pulse.


Proper Position: Center of chest, between nipples, 1 or 2 hands. Proper Method: Hard, fast, complete recoil, minimize interruption. Proper Depth: About ⅓ - ½ depth of chest.



Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed Proper Speed: About 100 x min. Proper Ratio: 30:2.

NOTE: Allow rescuer to perform about 2 minutes of 1 rescuer CPR then have second rescuer arrive with bag-mask (Second rescuer should perform compressions).

Perform Effective Two-Rescuer CPR

Rescuer 2: Proper position, method, depth, speed, ratio (15:2). Pause for breaths. Rescuer 1: Open airway, position bag-mask and give each breath in 1 second in duration. Make chest visibly rise.

NOTE: Allow rescuers to perform about 2 minutes of 2 rescuer CPR then have third rescuer arrive with AED. If available, rescuers should use pads and cables specially designed for children.

Defibrillation Safely and Correctly Attach and Operate AED

Expose chest. Choose proper pads/system. Turn on and attach AED with minimal interruption. Follow voice prompt.

Coordinate CPR and AED to minimize interruptions in chest compressions

SHOCK advised: CLEAR. Gives 1 shock. Immediately resumes CPR. NO SHOCK advised. Immediately resumes CPR.

END




CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer ADULT/CHILD: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) Requirements: 2-3 persons; Rescuer, Patient, and Coach. Equipment: Rescue Breathing Face Mask, manikin.

Scenario: Finished with your shift, you are walking through the parking lot on the way to your car, when you encounter a panicked 12-year-

old child with a distressed older woman. “Help me please,” the child cries, “my grandma can’t breathe.” The older woman is clutching her

throat and her lips are bluish in color. You have gloves and rescue breathing face mask.


Scene Patient


Recognize severe blockage. Ask patient, “Are you choking?” Coach: Patient nods yes.

ALERT

Alerts appropriately Send child to alert EMS or activate Emergency Action Plan. Coach: Ambulance en route, ETA: 5 minutes.

ATTEND to the ABCDs Airway SIMULATE giving quick inward and upward abdominal thrusts in rapid sequence

until object is expelled or patient becomes unresponsive. Coach: Patient slumps into your arms. SWITCH TO MANIKIN.

Carefully support patient to the ground, position patient on back and open airway using head-tilt, chin-lift. Look for an object in patient’s mouth.

Coach: Nothing in mouth.


Coach: Patient is not breathing




Give each breath in 1 second and make chest visibly rise. Coach: Chest rises.




Circulation Check pulse for least 5 seconds, but no more than 10. Coach: Pulse definitely present

Perform Effective Ventilation without Compression

Give 1 breath about every 5 to 6 seconds. Make chest visibly rise. (Child: 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds).

NOTE: Allow rescuer to give about one minute of effective ventilation. Coach: Patient starts breathing adequately - coughing, gagging and moving around, then begins vomiting. Still unresponsive.

Recovery Position Protect airway. Place patient on side. Bend knee of top leg and place lower arm in front of body to stabilize patient.

END




CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer INFANT: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) Requirements: 2 persons, Rescuer and Coach. Equipment: Rescue Breathing Face Mask, Infant Manikin.

Scenario: You respond to a scream for help in the lobby and are confronted with a panicked woman screaming at her 8-month-old baby.

“She’s choking...she’s choking…help me!” She hands you the silent, but conscious infant with blue lips and then cries “Please don’t let her

die!” You have gloves and a face mask.

Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed ASSESS Scene Patient


Recognize severe blockage.

ALERT

Alerts appropriately Send someone to alert EMS or Activate Emergency Action Plan. Coach: Ambulance en route, ETA: 4 minutes.

ATTEND Airway Gives 5 back blows/slaps, followed by 5 chest thrusts.

Coach: Patient becomes limp, slumping into your arms. Position patient on back and opens airway using head-tilt, chin-lift. Look for an object in patient’s mouth.

Coach: A coin is visible in back of the infant’s mouth. Remove coin - carefully avoid pushing it further into throat or damaging mouth.


Coach: Patient is not breathing.



Tilt head, lift chin and give second breath. Coach: Chest does not rise.


Give each breath in 1 second and make chest visibly rise. Coach: Chest rises.

Circulation Check brachial pulse for at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.

Coach: Pulse definitely present.



Emergency Actions Steps Necessary Tasks Performed Perform Effective Ventilation without Compression

Give 1 breath about every 3 to 5 seconds. Make chest visibly rise. NOTE: Allow rescuer to give about one minute of effective ventilation

Recovery Position Coach: Patient starts breathing adequately - coughing, gagging and moving around, then begins vomiting. Still unresponsive.

Protect airway. Place patient on side.

END Discuss what went right and what needed improvement.



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CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Victim appears lifeless after overdose. Adult: 51 year‐old Child: 7 year‐old Infant: 7 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Blue, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. Gasping C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. No AED available

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Victim appears lifeless after submersion in pool. Adult: 18 year‐old Child: 6 year‐old Infant: 10 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Blue, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. Not normally C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Victim appears lifeless after falling into opening Adult: 27 year‐old Child: 5 year‐old Infant: 12 month‐old ASSESS: Scene: Victim is lying at bottom of underground tank.

Victim – Face down, not moving ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs:

UNSAFE SCENE! STAY CLEAR

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Victim appears lifeless on floor. Adult: 32 year‐old Child: 3 year‐old Infant: 6 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe. Victim – Blue, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. No C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. AED available

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CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Responsive victim in distress Adult: 23 year‐old Child: 6 year‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Responsive, clutching throat ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Can’t speak B=Breathing. No C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. No AED available

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Responsive victim in distress Infant: 10 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – – Responsive ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Can’t cry or cough B=Breathing. No C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Victim appears lifeless after collapsing in airport Adult: 72 year‐old Child: 14 year‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Unresponsive, not moving ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. Yes, normally (after opening airway) C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace™ Scenario: Victim appears lifeless on couch. Infant: 6 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe. Victim – Unresponsive, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. No C=Compressions. ? D=Defibrillation. No AED available


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CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Patient appears lifeless after overdose. Adult: 51 year‐old Child: 7 year‐old Infant: 7 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Blue, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Clear B=Breathing. Gasping C= Circulation. Uncertain D=Defibrillation. No AED available

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Patient appears lifeless after submersion in pool. Adult: 18 year‐old Child: 6 year‐old Infant: 10 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Blue, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. Not adequately C=Circulation. Adult: Weak pulse present

Child: Heart rate 40 D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Patient appears lifeless after falling into opening Adult: 27 year‐old Child: 5 year‐old Infant: 12 month‐old ASSESS: Scene: Patient is lying at bottom of underground tank.

Victim – Face down, not moving ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs:

UNSAFE SCENE! STAY CLEAR

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Patient found lifeless on floor. Adult: 32 year‐old Child: 3 year‐old Infant: 6 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe. Victim – Blue, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. No C=Circulation. Adult: Uncertain

Child: Heart rate 30 D=Defibrillation. AED available


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CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Responsive patient in distress Adult: 23 year‐old Child: 6 year‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Responsive, clutching throat ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Can’t speak B=Breathing. No C=Circulation. Yes D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Responsive patient in distress Infant: 10 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – – Responsive, blue ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Can’t cry or cough B=Breathing. No C=Circulation. Yes D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Patient appears lifeless after collapsing in shopping mall Adult: 72 year‐old Child: 14 year‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe.

Victim – Unresponsive, not moving ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCDs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. Yes, adequately (after opening airway) C=Circulation. Yes D=Defibrillation. AED available

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer™ Scenario: Patient appears lifeless on couch. Infant: 6 month‐old ASSESS: Scene – Safe. Victim – Unresponsive, not moving. ALERT: EMS/Action Plan not activated ATTEND To the ABCs: A=Airway. Blocked by tongue B=Breathing. No C=Circulation. No D=Defibrillation. AED available


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