Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Techniques Quiz

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Which of the following is a primary goal of Basic Life Support (BLS)?

To provide advanced medical treatment

To restore normal breathing and circulation

To administer medications

To transport the patient to the hospital

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

30 compressions to 2 ventilations

15 compressions to 1 ventilation

5 compressions to 1 ventilation

10 compressions to 1 ventilation

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

Check for breathing

Perform chest compressions

Shake the victim's shoulders

Call for help

Which of the following best describes the purpose of rescue breaths in CPR?

To maintain blood circulation

To open the airway and provide oxygen

To stimulate the heart

To check for a pulse

Which of the following actions should be taken first when responding to a victim of cardiac arrest?

Start chest compressions

Check for responsiveness

Open the airway

Call emergency services

What does the acronym 'CAB' stand for in CPR?

Chest compression, Airway, Breathing

Circulation, Airway, Breathing

Chest compression, Airways, Breathing

Circulation, Airways, Breathing

When should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used in CPR?

Immediately after calling 911

After 10 minutes of CPR

Only if the patient is conscious

As soon as it becomes available

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR for all age groups?

60-80

80-100

100-120

120-140

When performing CPR on an infant, where should chest compressions be applied?

At the center of the chest, just below the nipples

At the center of the chest, between the nipples

Above the abdomen

Below the abdomen

#10

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

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)

#11

What is the depth of compression recommended during CPR for an adult?

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)

#12

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations during CPR for infants?

15 compressions to 1 ventilation

30 compressions to 2 ventilations

5 compressions to 1 ventilation

10 compressions to 1 ventilation

#13

When should CPR be stopped?

When the victim starts breathing normally

After 5 minutes of CPR

When emergency services arrive

When the rescuer becomes tired

#14

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

Center of the chest, just below the nipples

Center of the chest, between the nipples

Above the abdomen

Below the abdomen

#15

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

Center of the chest, just below the nipples

Center of the chest, between the nipples

Above the abdomen

Below the abdomen

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is a primary goal of Basic Life Support (BLS)?

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

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

Which of the following best describes the purpose of rescue breaths in CPR?

Which of the following actions should be taken first when responding to a victim of cardiac arrest?

What does the acronym 'CAB' stand for in CPR?

When should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used in CPR?

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR for all age groups?

When performing CPR on an infant, where should chest compressions be applied?

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

What is the depth of compression recommended during CPR for an adult?

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations during CPR for infants?

When should CPR be stopped?

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

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

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