Essential Skills in Basic Life Support (BLS) Situations Quiz

Test your knowledge with 17 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

What does the acronym 'C-A-B' stand for in BLS?

Circulation, Airway, Breathing
Check, Assess, Breathe
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
Call, Airway, Breathing
#8

Which of the following should be done first when using an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

Place the pads on the victim's chest
Turn on the AED
Clear the victim and ensure no one is touching the patient
Perform a quick assessment of the victim's pulse
#9

In BLS, what is the recommended compression depth for pediatric victims?

1 inch (2.5 cm)
1.5 inches (4 cm)
2 inches (5 cm)
3 inches (7.5 cm)
#10

Which of the following is a key step when delivering rescue breaths during BLS?

Administering breaths too quickly
Ensuring the chest fully rises with each breath
Administering breaths only if the victim has a pulse
Providing rescue breaths without checking for obstruction
#11

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a lone rescuer performing adult CPR?

15:1
30:2
5:1
10:1
#12

Which of the following actions should be taken first in pediatric BLS?

Call for help
Administer 2 rescue breaths
Begin chest compressions
Check for a pulse
#13

During BLS, what should be done if the victim shows signs of life?

Continue rescue breathing
Stop all interventions
Reassess the victim
Continue chest compressions
#14

Which of the following is a recommended step before using an AED on a victim?

Remove the victim's clothing
Check for responsiveness
Apply lotion to the chest area
Administer aspirin
#15

In BLS, what is the preferred method for opening the airway in an unconscious victim?

Head tilt-chin lift maneuver
Jaw thrust maneuver
Neck extension
Placing fingers inside the mouth
#16

During BLS, what should you do if an AED indicates 'no shock advised'?

Continue CPR
Pause CPR and reassess
Administer epinephrine
Wait for medical personnel to arrive
#17

In pediatric BLS, what is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

15:1
30:2
5:1
10:1

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