Basic Life Support Procedures Quiz

Test your knowledge on CPR basics with questions covering chest compressions, rescue breaths, AED usage, and more. Get ready to save lives!

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What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

Check for responsiveness

Open the airway

Check for breathing

Activate emergency medical services

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

60-80 compressions per minute

100-120 compressions per minute

Less than 60 compressions per minute

More than 120 compressions per minute

What does 'CPR' stand for?

Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Circulatory Pulmonary Response

Cardiac Pulmonary Recovery

Which of the following actions should be taken first when encountering an unconscious person?

Check for a pulse

Begin CPR immediately

Call for emergency medical assistance

Check for breathing

What should you do first if you witness a person collapse suddenly?

Administer rescue breaths

Check for responsiveness

Start chest compressions

Call for emergency medical assistance

Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?

Sudden increase in blood pressure

Severe dehydration

Obstruction of the airway

Sudden cessation of breathing

What does 'ABC' stand for in Basic Life Support?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Alert, Breathing, Compression

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation

Airway, Breathing, Compression

Which of the following is a correct ratio for chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

30 compressions to 1 rescue breath

15 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

5 compressions to 1 rescue breath

10 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

What is the purpose of using an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest?

To administer medication to the patient

To restart the heart's electrical activity

To assess the patient's vital signs

To stabilize the patient's blood pressure

#10

Which of the following is a key component of the recovery position?

Lying flat on the back with arms at the sides

Lying flat on the stomach with arms extended

Lying on one side with the upper leg bent and the lower leg straight

Sitting upright with legs crossed

#11

During CPR, how should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?

On the lower half of the sternum

On the upper half of the sternum

On the left side of the chest

On the right side of the chest

#12

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an infant during CPR?

Two fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line

One hand on the forehead and the other hand on the chin

One hand on the chest and the other hand on the abdomen

One hand on the back and the other hand on the forehead

#13

What is the depth of compressions recommended 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)

#14

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an infant?

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)

#15

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)

Basic Life Support Procedures Quiz

What is the first step in Basic Life Support (BLS)?

What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?

What does 'CPR' stand for?

Which of the following actions should be taken first when encountering an unconscious person?

What should you do first if you witness a person collapse suddenly?

Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest?

What does 'ABC' stand for in Basic Life Support?

Which of the following is a correct ratio for chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

What is the purpose of using an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest?

Which of the following is a key component of the recovery position?

During CPR, how should you position your hands for chest compressions on an adult?

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an infant during CPR?

What is the depth of compressions recommended for adult CPR?

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an infant?

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

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