Basic Life Support (BLS) Principles and Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on CPR basics with questions on compression depth, hand placement, and more. Learn essential BLS principles.

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What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult basic life support?

30:2

15:2

10:1

5:1

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What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult basic life support?

At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)

At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)

At least 4 inches (10 centimeters)

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What is the recommended compression depth for pediatric basic life support?

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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Which of the following actions should be performed first in the BLS algorithm?

Check for responsiveness

Check for breathing

Activate emergency medical services (EMS)

Check for pulse

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What is the recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations for 2-rescuer infant basic life support?

15:1

30:2

5:1

10:1

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Which of the following is a sign of adequate chest compressions during CPR?

Rising chest with each compression

Visible chest rise

Recovery of pulse

Compressions at a rate of 120 per minute

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During basic life support, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?

Lower half of the sternum

Center of the chest

Upper abdomen

Lower ribcage

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In the context of BLS, what does 'C-A-B' stand for?

Compression, Airway, Breathing

Check, Airway, Breathing

Chest, Airway, Breathing

Compression, Airway, Beats

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What does the 'D' stand for in the 'ABCDE' approach to patient assessment during BLS?

Dextrose

Disability

Dehydration

Digestion

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#10

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

30:2

15:2

10:1

5:1

1 answered

#11

Which of the following is an example of an advanced airway adjunct used in BLS?

Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)

Oral airway (OPA)

Bag-valve mask (BVM)

Endotracheal tube (ETT)

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#12

What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver during BLS?

To open the airway without hyperextension of the neck

To perform chest compressions effectively

To check for responsiveness

To assess breathing

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#13

What is the recommended compression depth for neonatal basic life support?

At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

At least 1.5 inches (4 centimeters)

At least 0.5 inch (1.3 centimeters)

At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)

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#14

What is the recommended compression rate for pediatric basic life support?

At least 100 compressions per minute

At least 120 compressions per minute

At least 80 compressions per minute

At least 150 compressions per minute

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#15

What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on a child during basic life support?

Lower half of the sternum

Center of the chest

Upper abdomen

Lower ribcage

1 answered

Basic Life Support (BLS) Principles and Techniques Quiz

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult basic life support?

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult basic life support?

What is the recommended compression depth for pediatric basic life support?

Which of the following actions should be performed first in the BLS algorithm?

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to ventilations for 2-rescuer infant basic life support?

Which of the following is a sign of adequate chest compressions during CPR?

During basic life support, what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?

In the context of BLS, what does 'C-A-B' stand for?

What does the 'D' stand for in the 'ABCDE' approach to patient assessment during BLS?

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

Which of the following is an example of an advanced airway adjunct used in BLS?

What is the purpose of the jaw-thrust maneuver during BLS?

What is the recommended compression depth for neonatal basic life support?

What is the recommended compression rate for pediatric basic life support?

What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on a child during basic life support?

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