Basic Life Support (BLS) Principles Quiz

BLS stands for Basic Life Support, focusing on immediate care to sustain life.

Basic Life Support aims to sustain oxygenation and circulation as a primary objective.

The first step when encountering an unresponsive victim is to activate the emergency response system.

The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100 compressions per minute.

Early access is the initial step in the Chain of Survival in basic life support.

The recommended depth for chest compressions in adult CPR is 2 inches (5 cm).

A return of pulse is a common sign of effective chest compressions during CPR.

The correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult victim is the lower half of the sternum.

The ratio of compressions to breaths for single-rescuer adult CPR is 30:2.

Diagnosis is not a component of the 'ABC' approach in basic life support; it focuses on Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.

Cardiac arrest is not a potential complication of performing chest compressions; it is the condition being addressed.