Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR Procedures Quiz
Test your knowledge with our BLS & CPR quiz. Explore CPR techniques, compression ratios, AED usage, and more.
#1
What does BLS stand for in medical emergency procedures?
Basic Life Support
Breathing Life Support
Basic Longitudinal System
Body Lateral Support
#2
What does the 'D' stand for in the acronym 'ABCDE' used for assessing a patient's condition?
Defibrillation
Disability
Diagnosis
Dyspnea
#3
What does AED stand for in the context of emergency medical procedures?
Automated External Defibrillator
Automated Emergency Device
Advanced Emergency Diagnosis
Assisted Exhalation Device
#4
What is the first step in the BLS algorithm?
Check for responsiveness
Check the patient's airway
Begin chest compressions
Administer rescue breaths
#5
Which of the following is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?
#6
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR?
At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)
At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
At least 4 inches (10 centimeters)
At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
#7
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adult CPR?
100-120 compressions per minute
50-60 compressions per minute
80-90 compressions per minute
140-150 compressions per minute
#8
Which of the following actions is NOT a part of the BLS sequence?
Checking for breathing
Assessing circulation
Giving rescue breaths
Checking for responsiveness
#9
When should you stop CPR?
When emergency medical services (EMS) arrive and take over
After 10 minutes of continuous CPR
When you become tired
When the victim regains consciousness
#10
During CPR, where should the rescuer position their hands for chest compressions?
On the lower half of the sternum
On the upper half of the sternum
Over the abdomen
Over the ribs
#11
What should you do if the victim of cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker?
Avoid compressions over the pacemaker
Increase the depth of compressions
Perform compressions more rapidly
Ignore the pacemaker and continue as normal
#12
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for infant CPR?
At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)
At least 0.5 inch (1.3 centimeters)
At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
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