Question

1. What is the correct sequence for BLS in an adult with no pulse?

a. Compression, defibrillation, airway, breathing

b. Compression, airway, breathing, defibrillation

c. Airway, breathing, compression, defibrillation

d. Compression, defibrillation, breathing, airway

2. An 8-year-old boy suddenly collapses during a basketball game. You check for responsiveness by tapping the child and asking if he is alright. You receive no response. You have someone call 911 and retrieve an AED. What is your BEST course of action?

a. Gain IV access

b. Check the patient’s pulse

c. Start providing rescue breaths

d. Check for breathing while checking the pulse

Answer 1

1. The sequence of basic life support (BLS) in an adult with no pulse is Compression, airway, breathing, defibrillation (C-A-B-D)

Option b is the correct answer.

2. For infants and children with age 8 years and below the AED can be connected immediately after retrieving. The best action in this scenario is to check breathing while checking the pulse.

Option d is the correct answer.