Basic Life Support (BLS) Principles Quiz

Test your knowledge on BLS principles including compression rates, rescue breaths, and the 'Chain of Survival'.

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What does the acronym 'BLS' stand for in medical context?

Basic Language Skills

Basic Life Support

Bilateral Lung Suction

Body Language Strategies

Which of the following is a primary objective of basic life support?

To provide advanced medical interventions

To maintain oxygenation and circulation

To administer medications

To perform surgery

What should you do first when encountering an unresponsive victim?

Check for breathing

Activate emergency response system

Check for pulse

Open airway

What is the recommended compression rate per minute for adult CPR?

30 compressions

60 compressions

100 compressions

120 compressions

In basic life support, what is the first step in the 'Chain of Survival'?

Early access

Early CPR

Early defibrillation

Early advanced care

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR?

1 inch (2.5 cm)

2 inches (5 cm)

3 inches (7.5 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

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

Visible chest rise

Patient's eyes opening

Audible breath sounds

Return of pulse

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult victim?

Lower half of the sternum

Upper half of the sternum

Lower edge of the ribcage

Middle of the abdomen

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for single-rescuer adult CPR?

15:1

30:2

5:1

10:1

#10

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'ABC' approach in basic life support?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Diagnosis

#11

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of performing chest compressions?

Rib fractures

Lung puncture

Cardiac arrest

Liver laceration