#1
What is the first step in basic life support (BLS) for an unresponsive victim?
Check for responsiveness
Call for help
Open the airway
Check for breathing
#2
Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden confusion
Numbness in the legs
Sudden loss of vision
Chest pain or discomfort
#3
What does AED stand for in the context of emergency care?
Automated External Defibrillator
Advanced Emergency Dispatch
Assisted Emergency Defibrillation
Automated Emergency Detection
#4
Which artery is often used to check a person's pulse during CPR?
Radial artery
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
Brachial artery
#5
What does ROSC stand for in the context of resuscitation?
Return of Spontaneous Circulation
Recovery of Sudden Collapse
Resuscitation of Severe Conditions
Reestablishment of Safe Circulation
#6
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest in adults?
Fever
Toothache
Trauma
Coronary artery disease
#7
Which of the following is a common sign of shock in a person experiencing cardiac arrest?
Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Slow heart rate
Increased urine output
#8
What is the acronym for the chain of survival in emergency cardiac care?
#9
What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR?
At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)
At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters)
As much as possible
#10
Which rhythm is most commonly associated with sudden cardiac arrest?
Normal sinus rhythm
Asystole
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
#11
What is the first treatment for a person experiencing ventricular fibrillation?
Chest compressions
Epinephrine injection
Defibrillation
Administering oxygen
#12
In CPR, what does the acronym CAB stand for?
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
Circulation, Airway, Breathing
Check, Assess, Breathe
Chest, Airway, Breathing
#13
What is the purpose of defibrillation in cardiac arrest?
To restart the heart
To administer medication
To open the airway
To check the pulse
#14
Which organization publishes guidelines for basic and advanced cardiac life support?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Heart Association (AHA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
#15
During CPR, what is the recommended compression depth for pediatric patients?
1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters)
1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
1 1/2 inches (3.75 centimeters)
2 inches (5 centimeters)
#16
Which rhythm is characterized by a chaotic, irregular heartbeat during cardiac arrest?
Normal sinus rhythm
Ventricular fibrillation
Asystole
Sinus bradycardia
#17
What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
#18
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for adult CPR?
80-90
100-120
130-140
150-160
#19
What is the term for the ineffective quivering of the heart muscle during cardiac arrest?
Tachycardia
Asystole
Bradycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
#20
What is the recommended rate of rescue breaths per minute for pediatric CPR?