Question 1

The most important part of rescue breathing is the opening of the:

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A)   mouth.
B)   airway.
C)   hands.
D)   nose.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of respiratory distress?

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A)   dilated pupils
B)   wheezing
C)   abnormal skin color
D)   flared nostrils

Question 3

If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway by placing the victim in:

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A)   recovery position.
B)   supine position.
C)   prone position.
D)   seated position.

Question 4

To determine responsiveness, you should:

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A)   take the victim's pulse.
B)   tap the victim gently on the shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you okay?"
C)   gently shake the victim and shout loudly, "Get up."
D)   check the victim's breathing.

Question 5

When performing abdominal thrusts the thumb should be placed:

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A)   slightly above the navel.
B)   slightly above the xiphoid process.
C)   over the sternum.
D)   on the diaphragm.

Question 6

When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an obese or pregnant victim, place the fist:

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A)   on the middle of the breastbone.
B)   slightly above the navel.
C)   on the lower margins of the rib cage.
D)   on the side of the rib cage.

Question 7

If the choking victim is a conscious infant, first you should:

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A)   perform chest thrusts.
B)   perform back blows.
C)   perform finger sweeps.
D)   perform rescue breathing.

Question 8

Which of the following is the first of four steps in victim assessment?

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A)   activating the EMS system
B)   opening the airway
C)   determining unresponsiveness
D)   determining breathlessness

Question 9

To perform rescue breathing on an infant you should cover the:

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A)   mouth only.
B)   nose only.
C)   mouth and nose.
D)   nose and eyes.

Question 10

What is the first thing you should do in the case of a conscious victim with complete airway obstruction?

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A)   activate the EMS system
B)   perform abdominal thrusts
C)   encourage the victim to cough
D)   perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation

Exam 4: Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

To determine responsiveness, you should:

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To perform rescue breathing on an infant you should cover the:

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What is the first thing you should do in the case of a conscious victim with complete airway obstruction?

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When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an obese or pregnant victim, place the fist:

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Which of the following is the first of four steps in victim assessment?

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If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway by placing the victim in:

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If the choking victim is a conscious infant, first you should:

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Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of respiratory distress?

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The most important part of rescue breathing is the opening of the:

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When performing abdominal thrusts the thumb should be placed:

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Exam 4: Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

To determine responsiveness, you should:

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To perform rescue breathing on an infant you should cover the:

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What is the first thing you should do in the case of a conscious victim with complete airway obstruction?

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When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an obese or pregnant victim, place the fist:

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Which of the following is the first of four steps in victim assessment?

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If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway by placing the victim in:

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If the choking victim is a conscious infant, first you should:

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Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of respiratory distress?

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The most important part of rescue breathing is the opening of the:

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When performing abdominal thrusts the thumb should be placed:

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