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BLS for Healthcare Providers Exam / Questions & Expertly Verified Answers, 2025 / 2026.How would you know that a rescue breath for a victim of any age is effective? -
Answer:
You should see their chest rise.
Qs: A child has a heart rate greater than 60 per minute and a pulse, but has
ineffective breathing or is not breathing, what should the rescuer do? -
Answer:
Give rescue breaths. (every 3-5 seconds)
Qs: What ventilation device/ technique is not recommended for a single
rescuer to provide breaths during CPR? -
Answer:
The bag-mask ventilation technique.
Qs: What would be the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2-
rescuer CPR in the presence of an advanced airway? -
Answer:
100/min (compressions) and 1 breath every 6-8 seconds.
Qs: After the AED delivers a shock, what should the rescuer do? -
Answer:
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Qs: An unresponsive infant is not breathing, has a heart rate of 53 beats per
minute and there are signs of poor perfusion even with oxygenation and ventilation with bag and mask. What would you perform? -
Answer:
Perform CPR.
Qs: Where do you place your hands to perform chest compressions on an
adult? -
Answer:
On the breastbone, center of chest, between the nipples/sternum.
Qs: What is the preferred chest compression technique for an infant for 2-
rescuer CPR? -
Answer:
The two thumb-encircling hands technique.
Qs: What is the rate for performing chest compressions for a victim all ages?
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Answer:
100 per minute.
Qs: What is the depth of compressions for an adult? -
Answer:
- inches.
Qs: What is the ratio for 2-rescuer child CPR? -
Answer:
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