Essential Skills in Basic Life Support (BLS) Situations Quiz
Test your knowledge with 7 questions covering basic life support (BLS) situations, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and AED usage.
#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of basic life support (BLS)?
Administering medications
Maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation
Performing surgery
Providing emotional support
#2
In BLS, what is the recommended depth for chest compressions on an adult victim?
2 inches (5 cm)
1 inch (2.5 cm)
1.5 inches (4 cm)
3 inches (7.5 cm)
#3
During BLS, when should rescue breaths be administered?
Before checking for pulse
After completing 30 chest compressions
Only if an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available
Whenever the rescuer feels comfortable
#4
Which of the following actions should be taken first in a BLS situation?
Check for a response from the victim
Call for emergency medical assistance
Perform chest compressions
Open the airway and check for breathing
#5
What is the recommended rate for chest compressions in adult basic life support (BLS)?
60-80 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
20-30 compressions per minute
40-50 compressions per minute
#6
Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions during BLS?
Visible chest rise
Audible breathing
Chest compressions at a rate of 10 per minute
Increase in pulse rate
#7
In pediatric BLS, what is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?
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