#1
What is the primary goal of Basic Life Support (BLS)?
To provide advanced medical care
To maintain a patent airway and support breathing and circulation
To transport the patient to the hospital
To administer medications
#2
Which of the following is a key step in the BLS assessment algorithm?
Assessing vital signs
Administering oxygen
Obtaining a detailed medical history
Checking for responsiveness
#3
What is the first step in the BLS algorithm?
Assessing airway
Checking for breathing
Checking for responsiveness
Administering chest compressions
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the BLS assessment algorithm?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
#5
During BLS, what should you do if the victim is unresponsive?
Wait for them to regain consciousness
Begin CPR immediately
Check for a pulse
Administer oxygen
#6
When performing chest compressions on an adult during CPR, what is the recommended compression depth?
At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)
At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
Until the chest feels rigid
#7
Which of the following is a primary consideration when assessing the need for CPR?
The victim's age
The presence of bystanders
The victim's gender
The time of day
#8
During BLS, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions in adults?
Lower half of the sternum
Lower edge of the ribcage
Upper half of the sternum
Above the collarbones
#9
In BLS, what is the purpose of the recovery position?
To assess the victim's responsiveness
To facilitate breathing
To check for signs of circulation
To prevent aspiration of vomit
#10
What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during adult CPR?
50 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
150 compressions per minute
#11
Which of the following is a sign of adequate circulation during CPR?
Moaning or gasping
Pink skin color
Absence of pulse
Fixed and dilated pupils
#12
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for CPR in adults?
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath