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CPR/BLS Core Knowledge
Description:
Our CPR/BLS Core Knowledge (U.S.) test measures your knowledge of the core Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Saving techniques. Designed for all health care professionals, this test covers the following topics: Adult CPR-Single Rescuer, Adult CPR-Two Rescuer, Airway, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Child CPR, Choking, Circulation, Infant CPR, Medicolegal/Ethical Considerations, and Personal Protection/Universal Precautions. This test will verify an individual's knowledge of the concepts and subjects tested. The results of this test do not imply that the individual possess the necessary skills to perform a specific procedure, nor treatment, nor is licensed, nor authorized, to practice any health care profession under any applicable laws.

This test reflects American Heart Association 2000 Guidelines published in March 2001.
Test Outline

Adult CPR--Single Rescuer
Algorithm
Breathing/Compression Technique
EMS Notification
Recovery
Adult CPR--Two Rescuer
Breathing/Compression Technique
Changing Positions
EMS Notification
Leadership
Airway
Causes of Obstruction
Risks of Injury/Complications
Techniques
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
AED (Automatic Electronic Defibrillator)
Causes
Epidemiology/Incidence
Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
Child CPR
Breathing/Compression Technique
EMS Notification
Choking
Conscious Victim
Removal of Obstruction
Unconscious Victim
Circulation
Anatomy
Palpation of Pulse (Anatomy- Adult, Child, Infant)
Techniques for Chest Compressions
Infant CPR
Breathing/Compression Technique
EMS Notification
Precautions
Medicolegal/ Ethical Considerations
Complications of CPR
Good Samaritan Laws
Termination of Efforts
Personal Protection/ Universal Precautions
Protective Devices
Risk/Sources of Infection