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Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Procedures Quiz

Test your knowledge on Basic Life Support (BLS) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) procedures with these essential resuscitation questions.

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#1

What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS) for an unresponsive person?

Check for responsiveness
Open the airway
Check for breathing
Begin chest compressions
#2

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

To administer medications
To perform CPR
To analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock if needed
To provide oxygen therapy
#3

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

Heat stroke
Stroke
Choking
Asthma attack
#4

Which of the following statements about AEDs is true?

They are used only by healthcare professionals
They can be used on children under 1 year old
They are only effective for shockable rhythms
They are intended to replace CPR
#5

Which of the following rhythms is considered shockable in cardiac arrest?

Asystole
Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Idioventricular rhythm
#6

What does 'BLS' stand for in the context of emergency medical care?

Basic Life Support
Basic Lifesaving Skills
Basic Life Services
Basic Life Security
#7

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

30 compressions to 2 ventilations
15 compressions to 1 ventilation
10 compressions to 1 ventilation
5 compressions to 1 ventilation
#8

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

At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
At least 4 inches (10 cm)
#9

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

On the lower half of the sternum
Over the ribcage
Between the nipples
On the upper abdomen
#10

What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR for adults?

60 compressions per minute
80 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
#11

Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR in an adult?

The person starts breathing normally
The person's chest rises with ventilations
The person's skin turns pale
The person's pulse becomes stronger
#12

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to breaths for CPR in infants?

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
#13

What is the correct placement of AED pads on a person's chest?

One pad on the upper right chest, the other pad below the left nipple
Both pads on the upper chest, one on each side of the sternum
One pad on the upper left chest, the other pad below the right nipple
Both pads on the lower chest, one on each side below the ribcage
#14

How should you prepare the chest before attaching AED pads?

Rubbing the chest vigorously to remove any moisture
Drying the chest if it's wet and removing any excessive chest hair
Applying lotion to the chest for better pad adherence
No preparation is necessary
#15

What is the correct sequence of actions when using an AED?

Apply pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock if advised, perform CPR
Analyze rhythm, apply pads, perform CPR, deliver shock if advised
Perform CPR, apply pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock if advised
Call for help, perform CPR, apply pads, analyze rhythm
#16

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

At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
#17

What is the recommended age and weight range for using an adult AED pad on a child?

Under 1 year old and under 10 kg
1-8 years old and 10-25 kg
8-12 years old and over 25 kg
12-18 years old and over 40 kg
#18

What is the recommended compression depth for children during CPR?

At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
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