Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Protocols Quiz

Learn vital BLS & CPR techniques. Explore protocols, chest compressions, rescue breaths, and emergency response procedures.

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What does BLS stand for in medical emergency response?

Basic Life Support

Basic Lifesaving System

Basic Life Sustenance

Basic Lifesaving Support

What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

15:2

30:2

5:1

10:1

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

Hypertension

Fever

Heart Attack

Stroke

What is the first step in the BLS protocol?

Check for responsiveness

Call for help

Open the airway

Check for breathing

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

To check for pulse

To administer medication

To deliver a shock to the heart

To provide artificial respiration

When should you stop CPR?

After 5 minutes

When the person starts breathing

When EMS arrives

After 30 minutes

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

Lower half of the breastbone

Upper half of the breastbone

On the ribs

On the abdomen

In which age group is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) most common?

Infants under 1 month

Infants 1-6 months

Infants 6-12 months

Infants over 12 months

Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions in CPR?

Visible rise of the chest

Hearing the ribs crack

Feeling a pulse

Seeing the skin turn blue

#10

What should you do if the person's chest does not rise with rescue breaths?

Continue with chest compressions only

Re-tilt the head and try again

Administer an AED shock

Increase the force of rescue breaths

#11

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden loss of consciousness

Sharp pain in the leg

Pain or discomfort in the chest

Severe headache

#12

What does DRS ABCD stand for in the context of first aid?

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

#13

Which of the following is a common sign of a stroke?

Sudden loss of vision

Sudden chest pain

Sudden numbness in the legs

Sudden severe headache