Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification Quiz

Test your knowledge with 13 questions covering BLS basics, compression depths, rescue breath ratios, and more. Get ready for certification!

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What does the acronym BLS stand for in medical training?

Basic Language Skills

Basic Life Support

Basic Laboratory Studies

Basic Legal Standards

Which organization typically provides BLS certification courses?

American Red Cross

United Nations

World Health Organization

International Red Crescent

What is the primary goal of BLS in emergency situations?

To provide advanced medical treatment

To stabilize the patient's condition until advanced medical help arrives

To transport the patient to the hospital as quickly as possible

To administer pain relief medications

Which of the following is NOT a step in the BLS algorithm for adults?

Check for responsiveness

Activate emergency medical services (EMS)

Begin CPR with chest compressions

Assess breathing and pulse

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)

At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)

At least 4 inches (10 centimeters)

Which of the following is a sign of effective CPR?

The patient wakes up and speaks immediately

The patient's skin color becomes paler

The patient's ribs may crack during chest compressions

The patient's pulse returns

In infant CPR, where should chest compressions be performed?

Center of the chest

Lower half of the sternum

Upper half of the sternum

Side of the chest

During BLS training, what is the purpose of the recovery position?

To maintain an open airway in unconscious but breathing individuals

To assist with CPR compressions

To induce vomiting in conscious choking individuals

To assess breathing and pulse

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?

15:2

30:2

30:1

15:1

#10

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during infant CPR?

At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

At least 1.5 inches (4 centimeters)

At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)

At least 2.5 inches (6.5 centimeters)

#11

What is the correct sequence for the initial steps of BLS?

Check for responsiveness, shout for help, open airway, check breathing and pulse

Open airway, check breathing and pulse, shout for help, check for responsiveness

Check for responsiveness, open airway, check breathing and pulse, shout for help

Shout for help, check for responsiveness, open airway, check breathing and pulse

#12

In infant CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

15:1

15:2

30:2

30:1

#13

In infant CPR, what is the correct technique for delivering rescue breaths?

Cover both the infant's nose and mouth with your mouth and give two slow breaths

Cover only the infant's mouth with your mouth and give two rapid breaths

Cover both the infant's nose and mouth with your mouth and give one slow breath

Cover only the infant's nose with your mouth and give two slow breaths