Basic Life Support (BLS) Procedures and Guidelines Quiz

Test your knowledge on basic life support with questions on compression rates, hand placement, and more. Get ready for resuscitation scenarios!

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Which of the following is a basic step in the BLS algorithm?

Defibrillation

Checking for pulse

Administering medications

Taking blood pressure

What is the first step you should take in the BLS sequence?

Check for responsiveness

Open the airway

Check for breathing

Call for help

During CPR, what is the purpose of chest compressions?

To circulate blood to the heart

To open the airway

To stimulate breathing

To assess responsiveness

Which of the following is the first step in the BLS algorithm for an unresponsive adult?

Check for responsiveness

Check for breathing

Begin chest compressions

Open the airway

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

60-80 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute

Less than 40 compressions per minute

More than 150 compressions per minute

In BLS, what is the purpose of the recovery position?

To maintain a patent airway

To stop the bleeding

To check for responsiveness

To assess circulation

What does 'ABC' stand for in the context of BLS?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assessment, Breathing, Compression

Alert, Breathing, Circulation

Airway, Breathing, Compression

What is the recommended depth of compression for adult CPR?

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)

In BLS, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?

15:2

30:2

5:1

10:1

#10

What is the compression-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer infant CPR?