AHA BLS Provider case studies
AHA BLS Provider · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The AHA BLS Provider credential certifies that a rescuer can recognize cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies and respond with high-quality CPR, effective ventilation, and early defibrillation in both one- and two-rescuer settings. It is designed for healthcare professionals and students who must respond to emergencies as part of their clinical role: nurses, physicians, EMTs and paramedics, respiratory and physical therapists, dental and pharmacy staff, medical assistants, and students entering these fields. Many employers, clinical rotations, and licensure boards require a current card. The exam has two parts. The AHA BLS Provider case studies are 5 cases and about 3,004 words.
1Witnessed Collapse in a Fitness Center With a Single Rescuer
You are the only staff member on duty at a small fitness center at 6:15 a.m. A 58-year-old man collapses mid-stride on a treadmill and is unresponsive.
626 words, about 3 min2Two-Rescuer Adult CPR With a Reluctant Ventilator
You and a colleague are doing two-rescuer CPR on a 70-year-old woman in cardiac arrest in an office hallway. You have a bag-mask device but no oropharyngeal airway.
596 words, about 3 min3Pediatric Collapse: Drowning Victim at a Backyard Pool
A 4-year-old is pulled from a backyard pool by his mother. He is unresponsive, has vomited water, and is not breathing.
549 words, about 3 min4Opioid Overdose With Uncertain Pulse in a Shelter
You are a volunteer at an overnight shelter. you find a 30-year-old man slumped in a bathroom stall with a syringe on the floor, pinpoint pupils, and slow, shallow gasping at about 4 breaths per minute.
627 words, about 3 min5AED Refusal, Wet Chest, and a Pacemaker: Decision Points at the Pool Deck
A 65-year-old man collapses on a wet pool deck. Bystanders have pulled him clear of the water; his chest and swimsuit are soaked.
606 words, about 3 min