Healthcare BLS Provider Certification Course

Gasping (agonal breathing) is not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Rescue breathing is the correct response if the patient has a pulse but no breathing.

Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and ensures continuous, high-quality CPR.

The two-thumb encircling technique is preferred for two-rescuer infant CPR, while single rescuers typically use two fingers.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

For adults with an advanced airway, ventilation should be given at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds.

In BLS, medication administration is not a designated role—this falls under ACLS-level care.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes to maintain high-quality CPR and prevent fatigue.

An AED analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if a shockable rhythm is present.

For a single rescuer, the correct ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

The recommended compression rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.

The E-C clamp technique ensures a tight seal while lifting the jaw for an open airway.

For a single rescuer, the correct ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

If the AED does not advise a shock, rescuers should immediately resume CPR.

Clear role assignment and minimizing interruptions optimize CPR quality in a team setting.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

After a shock is delivered, chest compressions should resume immediately to maintain circulation.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

High-quality chest compressions help circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.

Chest compressions keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and heart until normal function is restored.

The recommended compression rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.

Before starting CPR, check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds to determine if compressions are needed.

For a single rescuer, the correct ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

Each breath should be given over 1 second with just enough volume to see the chest rise.

High-quality CPR for children requires compressing at least 1/3 of the chest depth (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive and pulseless, CPR should begin immediately, starting with compressions.

Infant chest compressions should be at least 1/3 of the chest depth, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

Rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions in drowning victims.

For an unresponsive, pulseless patient, immediate chest compressions are the priority.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.

For children, compress the chest at least 1/3 of its diameter (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

For infants, responsiveness is assessed by tapping the bottom of the foot and shouting.

For suspected spinal injury, the jaw thrust maneuver should be used instead of head tilt-chin lift.

In a hospital setting, bag-mask ventilation is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths.

For two-rescuer infant CPR, the correct ratio is 15:2, not 30:2.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

A bag-mask device (BVM) is preferred for healthcare providers as it delivers more effective ventilations.

Pulse checks should be limited to 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

Closed-loop communication ensures that orders are acknowledged and carried out correctly.

Shifting the uterus to the left reduces pressure on the inferior vena cava, improving circulation.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

The two-thumb encircling hands technique is the preferred method for two-rescuer infant CPR, as it provides better depth and control.

High-quality CPR for adults requires compressions at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100-120 per minute.

Over-ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

Reassessment should occur every 5 cycles of CPR (about 2 minutes) unless an AED prompts earlier evaluation.

High-quality chest compressions are the top priority in cardiac arrest, with ventilation as a secondary focus.

For adults with a pulse but not breathing, provide 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to ensure proper function.

Unlike adults, the most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children is respiratory failure leading to hypoxia.

Pediatric AED pads should be used for children under 8 years old, if available.