Basic Life Support Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge on adult, pediatric, and infant CPR guidelines, compression depths, and rescue breath techniques.

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In basic life support, what does 'ABC' stand for?

Airway, Breathing, Compression

Assessment, Breathing, Circulation

Airway, Breathing, Chest

Assessment, Breathing, Compression

What is the first step in performing basic life support?

Check for responsiveness

Open the airway

Check for breathing

Check for pulse

What is the recommended hand position for performing chest compressions in adult basic life support?

Center of the chest

Lower half of the sternum

Just above the ribcage

Around the neck

Which of the following is a correct step in the initial assessment of a victim during basic life support?

Start CPR immediately

Assess for responsiveness

Check for a pulse first

Open the airway before anything else

Which of the following is the correct compression depth for chest compressions in adult basic life support?

At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)

At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)

At least 4 inches (10 centimeters)

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in adult CPR according to the guidelines?

15 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 1 breath

15 compressions to 1 breath

Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions during CPR?

The chest is not being compressed deeply enough

The chest rises with each compression

Compressions are being performed too quickly

Compressions are being performed too slowly

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in pediatric basic life support?

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)

What is the recommended compression rate for adult basic life support?

60 compressions per minute

100 compressions per minute

120 compressions per minute

140 compressions per minute

#10

Which of the following actions should you take if an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available during basic life support?

Administer a shock immediately

Continue chest compressions

Stop CPR and wait for emergency medical services

Perform rescue breaths

#11

Which of the following is a recommended technique to ensure adequate chest recoil during chest compressions?

Pressing down with one hand

Compressing the chest rapidly

Allowing the chest to fully expand between compressions

Keeping the elbows bent