Basic Life Support (BLS) Procedures for Adult Patients Quiz
Test your knowledge on Basic Life Support for adults with this quiz covering CPR, compression depths, and resuscitation protocols.
#1
What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS) for an adult patient?
Check for responsiveness
Open the airway
Check for breathing
Call for emergency medical assistance
#2
Which of the following is the recommended compression depth for adult patients during CPR?
1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
1.5 inches (4 centimeters)
2 inches (5 centimeters)
2.5 inches (6.5 centimeters)
#3
What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR for adult patients?
60 compressions per minute
100 compressions per minute
120 compressions per minute
140 compressions per minute
#4
Which of the following is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult during CPR?
Center of the chest
Lower half of the sternum
Over the ribs
Over the throat
#5
In BLS, what is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult patients?
30 compressions to 2 ventilations
15 compressions to 2 ventilations
30 compressions to 1 ventilation
15 compressions to 1 ventilation
#6
What should you do if you witness an adult patient suddenly collapse?
Immediately start CPR
Check for breathing
Activate emergency medical services
Perform abdominal thrusts
#7
During CPR, how should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult patient?
At the lower half of the sternum
At the upper half of the sternum
Over the xiphoid process
Over the ribs
#8
Which of the following is NOT a component of the primary assessment in BLS?
Check for responsiveness
Assess breathing
Check for circulation
Assess for injuries
#9
Which of the following is a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
Severe bleeding
Choking
Broken bones
Electrical shock
#10
When should you stop performing CPR on an adult patient?
When emergency medical services arrive
When the patient starts breathing
After 10 minutes of continuous CPR
When you become tired
#11
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
Heart attack
Drowning
Choking
Stroke
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