Basic Life Support and CPR Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR steps, AED usage, and more. Prepare for emergencies with this interactive quiz!

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What is the recommended compression rate for CPR in adults?

50 compressions per minute

80 compressions per minute

100 compressions per minute

120 compressions per minute

What does AED stand for?

Automatic Emergency Device

Advanced External Defibrillator

Automated External Defibrillator

Assisted Emergency Device

What is the purpose of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in CPR?

To assist in opening the airway

To deliver a shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm

To provide chest compressions

To administer medications

What is the first step to take when encountering an unresponsive victim?

Check for breathing

Activate emergency medical services (EMS)

Check for pulse

Check for responsiveness

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

Sudden increase in blood pressure

Excessive sweating

Blood clot in the lungs

Irregular heart rhythm

Which of the following is a common sign of airway obstruction?

Fast breathing

Coughing

Clear breath sounds

Inability to speak or cough

Which of the following is a correct sequence of steps in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

Assess, Call, Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Airway, Breathing, Call, Assess, Compressions

Call, Assess, Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Compressions, Airway, Breathing, Call, Assess

Which technique is used to open the airway in an unconscious person?

Head tilt-chin lift

Jaw thrust

Cricoid pressure

Nasopharyngeal airway insertion

What does CAB stand for in CPR?

Compression, Airway, Breathing

Call, Assess, Breathing

Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Check, Assess, Breathe

#10

Which age group requires a different compression technique in CPR?

Children under 1 year old

Adults over 60 years old

Teenagers between 13 to 18 years old

Young adults between 20 to 30 years old

#11

What is the recommended compression depth for adults during CPR?

1 inch

1.5 inches

2 inches

2.5 inches

#12

What does the acronym 'ABCDE' stand for in emergency care?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation, Emergency

Assessment, Breathing, Compression, Defibrillation, Emergency

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Compression, Disability, Exposure

#13

During CPR, what is the ratio of compressions to breaths in adults?

30 compressions to 2 breaths

15 compressions to 1 breath

10 compressions to 2 breaths

5 compressions to 1 breath

#14

Which of the following is a symptom of effective chest compressions during CPR?

Chest rising

Coughing

Gasping

Visible chest recoil

#15

Which of the following should be done first when using an AED?

Check for responsiveness

Start chest compressions

Attach the AED pads to the victim's chest

Assess the airway

#16

What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an infant?

30 compressions to 2 breaths

15 compressions to 1 breath

10 compressions to 2 breaths

5 compressions to 1 breath

#17

What is the first action to take if a victim collapses and is unresponsive?

Call 911

Check for a pulse

Begin CPR