As a BLS (Basic Life Support) American Heart Association (AHA) pre-course test skills session. This test should align with the guidelines provided by the AHA for Skills Session certificates of completion, particularly those that apply to eLearning courses. Below are 10 multiple-choice pre-course questions for the following provider:

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1. What is the first step in the BLS sequence?

Check for responsiveness

Open the airway

Check for breathing

Begin chest compressions

2. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing adult CPR?

15:2

30:2

5:1

3:1

3. How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?

At least 1 inch

At least 2 inches

2 to 2.4 inches

3 to 4 inches

4. What is the most effective way to open the airway of an unconscious adult who is not suspected of having a spinal injury?

Jaw thrust maneuver

Head tilt-chin lift maneuver

Neck lift maneuver

Mouth-to-mouth ventilation

5. Which of the following is an indication to stop CPR?

The scene becomes unsafe

The rescuer is too tired to continue

The victim shows signs of life

All of the above

6. For high-quality chest compressions, how should the rescuer’s hands be placed on the victim’s chest?

On the lower half of the breastbone

On the upper half of the breastbone

On the left side of the chest

Over the heart

7. How often should rescuers switch roles during CPR to avoid fatigue?

Every 1 minute

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

Only when one rescuer is too tired to continue

8. What is the first action if you see an adult collapse?

Start chest compressions

Check for a pulse

Call 911 or ask someone else to do so

Deliver two rescue breaths

9. When performing rescue breaths, what is the correct method to ensure breaths are effective?

Watch for chest rise and fall

Give two quick breaths

Blow hard and fast

Tilt the head back further if the chest does not rise

10. Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid when performing chest compressions?

Compressing too slowly

Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression

Compressing to the correct depth

Keeping elbows straight

Class: BLS

1. "I affirm my full attendance in the BLS AHA renewal course, including practical sessions with mannequins and AEDs as per AHA requirements."

2. "I confirm active participation in all practical skill sessions, encompassing high-quality CPR on mannequins and correct AED usage."

3. "I attest to successfully passing the BLS AHA renewal written exam, meeting the AHA's required score."

4. "I acknowledge having received the latest AHA BLS guidelines, including pharmacology, algorithms, and resuscitation practices, through both theoretical and practical training."

5. "I verify practicing effective team dynamics in simulated resuscitation scenarios, with emphasis on communication, role assignment, and awareness, using mannequins and AEDs."

6. "I understand the necessity of ongoing education in BLS and commit to staying informed about AHA's advancements in protocols and guidelines."

7. "I agree to uphold my BLS certification through regular AHA-mandated renewal courses, ensuring proficiency in lifesaving techniques through practical sessions with mannequins and AEDs."

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