Basic Life Support and CPR Principles Quiz

Test your understanding of BLS & CPR principles with this quiz. Learn essential steps, compression rates, and more for life-saving techniques.

#1

What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

Check for responsiveness
Open the airway
Check for breathing
Call for help
#2

What does the acronym 'CPR' stand for?

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiac Pumping Routine
Chest Pumping Reflex
Critical Patient Recovery
#3

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

Choking
Fever
Broken bone
Skin rash
#4

Which of the following is NOT a step in the BLS (Basic Life Support) algorithm?

Activate emergency response system
Check for breathing
Perform abdominal thrusts
Give chest compressions
#5

What is the recommended compression rate for CPR in adults?

60 compressions per minute
80 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
#6

What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions during CPR on an adult?

Center of the chest, between the nipples
Lower half of the sternum
Upper half of the sternum
Below the rib cage
#7

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
#8

Which of the following is NOT a sign of effective CPR?

Chest rising with ventilations
Return of consciousness
Visible chest compressions
Pulse restoration
#9

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR?

2 inches (5 centimeters)
1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
1.5 inches (4 centimeters)
3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
#10

What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions during CPR on an infant?

Center of the chest, between the nipples
Lower half of the sternum
Upper half of the sternum
Just below the nipple line
#11

Which action should be performed first when an unconscious victim is found?

Check for a pulse
Check for breathing
Start chest compressions
Open the airway
#12

What should you do if an automated external defibrillator (AED) advises 'no shock'?

Continue CPR
Stop CPR and wait for medical help
Administer another shock
Give rescue breaths
#13

Which action should be taken first when beginning CPR?

Check for breathing
Open the airway
Check for a pulse
Perform chest compressions
#14

What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?

1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
2 inches (5 centimeters)
1.5 inches (4 centimeters)
3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
#15

What is the purpose of checking for a pulse during CPR?

To confirm if the person is breathing
To determine if the heart is pumping
To assess the level of consciousness
To measure the blood pressure
#16

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in infants?

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1

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