#1
What is the first step in basic life support (BLS) for an unresponsive adult?
Check for responsiveness
Perform chest compressions
Open the airway
Assess breathing
#2
Which of the following is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
80-100 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
120-140 compressions per minute
140-160 compressions per minute
#3
What is the acronym for the steps of basic life support (BLS)?
#4
Which of the following is a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
Choking
Severe allergic reaction
Heart attack
Stroke
#5
What is the recommended compression rate for pediatric CPR?
60-80 compressions per minute
80-100 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
120-140 compressions per minute
#6
Which of the following is a key aspect of delivering effective chest compressions during CPR?
Compression depth of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Compression depth of at least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Compression rate of at least 60 per minute
Compression rate of at least 120 per minute
#7
What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in basic life support (BLS)?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Assessment, Breathing, Compression
Alert, Breathing, Compression
Assessment, Breathing, Circulation
#8
When should you activate emergency medical services (EMS) during a cardiac arrest scenario?
After assessing the victim's breathing
After performing at least 5 cycles of CPR
Immediately upon recognizing cardiac arrest
After administering an AED shock
#9
What is the correct sequence of steps in the chain of survival for cardiac arrest?
Early recognition, early access to EMS, early defibrillation, early advanced life support, post-cardiac care
Early recognition, early advanced life support, early defibrillation, early access to EMS, post-cardiac care
Early recognition, early access to EMS, early advanced life support, early defibrillation, post-cardiac care
Early recognition, early defibrillation, early access to EMS, early advanced life support, post-cardiac care
#10
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in newborns?
15 compressions to 1 breath
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
#11
During CPR, how should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
Place one hand over the other
Use only the palm of one hand
Interlock your fingers
Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest
#12
What is the recommended compression depth for adult 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)
#13
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adult victims?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath
#14
When should you stop CPR during an emergency situation?
When the emergency medical services (EMS) arrive
When the victim shows signs of life
When you are too tired to continue
When directed by a medical professional
#15
What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an infant during CPR?
One hand on the center of the chest
Two fingers on the lower half of the sternum
Two hands encircling the chest
One hand on the abdomen and one hand on the chest
#16
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for infants and children?
15 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
30 compressions to 2 breaths
#17
What is the recommended compression depth for pediatric CPR?
At least 0.5 inch (1.3 cm)
At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
At least 2 inches (5 cm)
At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
#18
Which of the following is a step in the initial assessment of a victim in need of basic life support (BLS)?
Check for responsiveness
Administer oxygen
Assess blood pressure
Administer pain relief
#19
During CPR for adults, where should you place the heel of your hand for chest compressions?
Center of the chest
Lower half of the sternum
Upper abdomen
Over the mouth and nose
#20
What is the recommended compression rate for neonatal CPR?
80-100 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
120-140 compressions per minute
140-160 compressions per minute
#21
In basic life support (BLS), what is the purpose of the recovery position?
To maintain an open airway
To prevent aspiration
To facilitate breathing
All of the above
#22
Which of the following actions is NOT recommended during CPR for an adult victim?
Continuing CPR until the victim responds
Interrupting CPR to check for breathing
Providing rapid and deep chest compressions
Ensuring proper hand placement and compression depth
#23
What is the primary goal of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in cardiac arrest emergencies?
To restart the heart
To provide oxygen to the lungs
To analyze the heart rhythm
To administer medications
#24
What should you do if you suspect a person is experiencing a heart attack?
Encourage the person to take deep breaths
Give the person water to drink
Have the person lie down and rest
Call emergency medical services (EMS) immediately
#25
Which of the following actions should you take first when responding to an unconscious choking victim?
Perform abdominal thrusts
Call emergency medical services (EMS)
Perform a finger sweep
Open the airway and check for breathing