#1
What does BLS stand for in medical terms?
Basic Life Support
Body Language System
Biological Life Synthesis
Blood Loss Severity
#2
Which of the following is a primary goal of Basic Life Support?
Administering medications
Restoring blood flow and breathing
Performing complex surgeries
Providing psychological counseling
#3
What is the first step in the BLS algorithm for adults?
Check for responsiveness
Call for help
Check for breathing
Perform chest compressions
#4
In BLS, what is the recommended compression rate for adults?
50-60 compressions per minute
80-100 compressions per minute
120-140 compressions per minute
160-180 compressions per minute
#5
In BLS, what should be done first when encountering an unresponsive victim?
Check for breathing
Call for help
Administer chest compressions
Assess circulation
#6
During BLS, what ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths is recommended for adults?
#7
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions in adult BLS?
Lower half of the sternum
Upper half of the sternum
Left side of the chest
Center of the abdomen
#8
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?
Dehydration
Hyperventilation
Heart attack
Broken bone
#9
What is the purpose of the recovery position in BLS?
To check for a pulse
To maintain an open airway
To assess consciousness
To provide chest compressions
#10
What is the purpose of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in BLS?
To provide oxygen
To check blood pressure
To deliver electric shocks to restore heart rhythm
To administer medications
#11
During BLS, when should rescue breaths be administered?
Before chest compressions
After every 10 chest compressions
Only if the victim is not breathing
Only for children and infants
#12
In BLS, what does the 'C' in the ABCDs of resuscitation stand for?
Circulation
Chest
Consciousness
Compression
#13
In BLS, what is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adults?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
#14
In pediatric BLS, what is the recommended compression depth for chest compressions?
0.5 inches
1 inch
1.5 inches
2 inches
#15
What is the purpose of the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver in BLS?
To check for responsiveness
To clear the airway
To assess breathing
To locate the carotid pulse
#16
In BLS, what is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for infants?
#17
During BLS, how deep should chest compressions be for adolescents?
0.5 inches
1 inch
1.5 inches
2 inches