Basic Life Support (BLS) Procedures and Techniques Quiz

BLS stands for Basic Life Support, which involves immediate medical care to sustain life during emergencies.

The primary goal of Basic Life Support is to restore blood flow and breathing in order to maintain vital functions.

The first step in the BLS algorithm for adults is to check for responsiveness, ensuring the victim needs immediate assistance.

The recommended compression rate for adults during BLS is between 80-100 compressions per minute for optimal circulation.

The first step when encountering an unresponsive victim in BLS is to call for help, initiating the emergency response process.

The recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adults during BLS is 30:2.

In adult BLS, the correct hand placement for chest compressions is on the lower half of the sternum.

A heart attack is a common cause of cardiac arrest in adults during which immediate BLS intervention is crucial.

The recovery position in BLS is used to maintain an open airway and facilitate breathing in unconscious individuals.

The AED in BLS is used to deliver electric shocks, restoring normal heart rhythm during cardiac emergencies.

Rescue breaths should be administered during BLS only if the victim is not breathing, complementing chest compressions.

In BLS, the 'C' in the ABCDs of resuscitation stands for Circulation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining blood flow.

The recommended depth of chest compressions for adults during BLS is 2 inches to effectively circulate blood.

The recommended compression depth for chest compressions in pediatric BLS for children is 1.5 inches.

The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver in BLS is performed to clear the airway and facilitate effective breathing.

The recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for infants during BLS is 30:2.

For adolescents in BLS, the recommended depth for chest compressions is 1.5 inches.