Basic Life Support and Cardiac Emergency Response Quiz

Test your knowledge on CPR & basic life support with questions on compression depth, AED usage, choking procedures & more.

#1

Which action should you take first when encountering an unresponsive adult?

Check for breathing
Check for pulse
Shake and shout
Call emergency services
#2

During CPR, what is the recommended compression depth for adults?

1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
#3

What is the purpose of the 'ABC' approach in first aid?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Assess, Block, Control
Alert, Bandage, Call
Analyze, Breathe, Clear
#4

What does the term 'FAST' represent in the context of identifying stroke symptoms?

Flexible, Accessible, Swift, Triage
Focused, Attentive, Supportive, Team-oriented
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
Fever, Alertness, Support, Time
#5

What is the primary purpose of performing rescue breaths in CPR?

To restore consciousness
To clear the airway
To circulate oxygenated blood
To relieve chest pain
#6

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Profuse sweating
Fever
Excessive thirst
Chest pain or discomfort
#7

In the chain of survival, what does 'AED' stand for?

Automated Emergency Device
Automated External Defibrillator
Automated Electric Defibrillator
Automatic Emergency Defibrillator
#8

What is the recommended compression rate during CPR for adults?

50-60 compressions per minute
70-80 compressions per minute
90-100 compressions per minute
110-120 compressions per minute
#9

Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?

Hypertension
Asthma
Diabetes
Ventricular fibrillation
#10

When using an AED, where should the pads be placed on the victim's chest?

Upper and lower left side of the chest
Upper and lower right side of the chest
Upper right side and lower left side of the chest
Upper left side and lower right side of the chest
#11

What should you do if a person is conscious but choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?

Give back blows and chest thrusts
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Administer CPR
Wait for the person to cough it out
#12

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of stroke?

Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Sudden onset of chest pain
#13

What is the purpose of the recovery position in first aid?

To check for responsiveness
To maintain an open airway
To check for pulse
To assess for signs of shock
#14

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath
#15

What is the first step in the adult choking procedure?

Back blows
Abdominal thrusts
Performing a finger sweep
Assessing for responsiveness
#16

Which of the following is NOT a step in using an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

Turn on the AED
Attach electrode pads to the chest
Continue CPR while the AED analyzes the heart rhythm
Apply direct pressure to the wound
#17

Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis?

Sudden confusion
Localized swelling
Rapid heartbeat
Hypertension
#18

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during CPR for children?

0.5-1 inch
1-1.5 inches
1.5-2 inches
2-2.5 inches

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