#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of Basic Life Support (BLS)?
To restore normal breathing
To provide advanced medical care
To treat minor injuries
To administer medications
#2
What is the purpose of the recovery position in first aid?
To maximize blood flow to the brain
To immobilize injured limbs
To stop bleeding
To assess the level of consciousness
#3
What does the term 'AED' stand for in the context of emergency response?
Automated External Defibrillator
Advanced Emergency Dispatch
Ambulatory Emergency Department
Advanced Emergency Drugs
#4
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions in adult CPR?
Center of the chest, between the breasts
Lower half of the sternum, just above the xiphoid process
Upper abdomen, just below the rib cage
On the sides of the chest
#5
What is the first step in the BLS algorithm for a healthcare provider encountering an unresponsive victim?
Check for responsiveness
Open the airway
Check for breathing
Start chest compressions
#6
What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?
2 inches (5 centimeters)
1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
4 inches (10 centimeters)
#7
During team resuscitation, what is the primary role of the team leader?
Performing chest compressions
Delivering rescue breaths
Coordinating and directing the team's actions
Administering medications
#8
What does the acronym 'C-A-B' stand for in the context of CPR?
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
Circulation, Airways, Breathing
Chest compressions, Assessment, Breathing
Circulation, Airway, Breathing
#9
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?
Hypothermia
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Heart attack
#10
What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
60 compressions per minute
80 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
#11
During CPR, where should chest compressions be delivered on an adult victim?
Over the sternum, between the nipples
Over the lower ribs
Over the abdomen
Over the neck
#12
Which of the following actions is NOT part of the initial assessment in BLS?
Checking responsiveness
Activating emergency medical services
Assessing breathing
Starting chest compressions immediately
#13
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?
#14
In the chain of survival, what is the role of early defibrillation?
To perform chest compressions
To deliver a shock to restore normal heart rhythm
To provide advanced airway management
To administer medications
#15
In BLS, what is the purpose of checking for a pulse?
To determine if the victim is breathing
To assess the quality of chest compressions
To verify cardiac arrest
To monitor blood pressure
#16
What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for infant CPR?
#17
What is the purpose of the jaw thrust maneuver during CPR?
To clear the airway of obstructions
To manually open the airway while minimizing movement of the neck
To assess breathing
To check for responsiveness