- What is the first step in Basic Life Support?
- a) Call for help
- b) Check for responsiveness
- c) Start chest compressions
- d) Give rescue breaths
- What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR?
- a) 60-80 per minute
- b) 80-100 per minute
- c) 100-120 per minute
- d) 120-140 per minute
- How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?
- a) At least 1 inch
- b) At least 2 inches
- c) At least 3 inches
- d) At least 4 inches
- What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult in single-rescuer CPR?
- a) 15:2
- b) 20:2
- c) 30:2
- d) 40:2
- Which of the following is NOT a sign of effective chest compressions?
- a) Adequate depth
- b) Correct rate
- c) Minimal interruptions
- d) Chest not recoiling fully
- What should you do if the victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally?
- a) Call for help and start CPR
- b) Wait for EMS to arrive
- c) Give rescue breaths only
- d) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
- What is the first link in the adult Chain of Survival?
- a) Early CPR
- b) Rapid defibrillation
- c) Advanced life support
- d) Early recognition and activation of the emergency response system
- What is the main purpose of chest compressions?
- a) To provide oxygen to the lungs
- b) To keep the airway open
- c) To circulate blood to vital organs
- d) To shock the heart back into a normal rhythm
- What is the proper hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?
- a) On the lower half of the sternum
- b) On the upper half of the sternum
- c) On the left side of the chest
- d) On the right side of the chest
- How often should you switch chest compressors during CPR to avoid fatigue?
- a) Every 1 minute
- b) Every 2 minutes
- c) Every 5 minutes
- d) Every 10 minutes
- In 2-rescuer adult CPR, what should the second rescuer do while the first rescuer starts chest compressions?
- a) Call for help
- b) Attach the AED
- c) Give rescue breaths
- d) Perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
- What is the correct compression depth for infants?
- a) About 1 inch
- b) About 1.5 inches
- c) About 2 inches
- d) About 2.5 inches
- What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child when two rescuers are present?
- a) 15:2
- b) 20:2
- c) 30:2
- d) 40:2
- How should you open the airway of an unresponsive adult?
- a) Jaw-thrust maneuver
- b) Head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
- c) Heimlich maneuver
- d) Finger sweep
- What is the purpose of defibrillation?
- a) To restart a stopped heart
- b) To treat heart blockages
- c) To correct an abnormal heart rhythm
- d) To provide oxygen to the brain
- When should you use an AED?
- a) When the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally
- b) When the person is responsive but has chest pain
- c) When the person is having a seizure
- d) When the person has a broken bone
- What should you do immediately after the AED delivers a shock?
- a) Check for a pulse
- b) Start chest compressions
- c) Give rescue breaths
- d) Wait for the AED to reanalyze
- What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations for newborns?
- a) 15:2
- b) 20:2
- c) 30:2
- d) 3:1
- When performing CPR on an adult, how often should rescue breaths be given?
- a) Every 5 seconds
- b) Every 10 seconds
- c) Every 15 seconds
- d) Every 30 seconds
- What is the recommended compression rate for infants and children during CPR?
- a) 80-100 per minute
- b) 100-120 per minute
- c) 120-140 per minute
- d) 140-160 per minute
- Where should you place AED pads on an adult?
- a) One on the right chest, one on the left chest
- b) One on the left chest, one on the back
- c) Both on the right chest
- d) Both on the left chest
- How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?
- a) At least 5 seconds
- b) At least 10 seconds
- c) At least 15 seconds
- d) At least 20 seconds
- What should you do if the chest does not rise when giving a rescue breath?
- a) Give another breath quickly
- b) Reopen the airway and try again
- c) Check for a pulse
- d) Stop CPR and call for help
- How can you minimize the risk of gastric inflation during rescue breaths?
- a) By blowing hard and fast
- b) By using a bag-mask device
- c) By providing slow, gentle breaths
- d) By performing the Heimlich maneuver
- What is the first step in using an AED?
- a) Attach the pads
- b) Turn on the AED
- c) Check for a pulse
- d) Start chest compressions
- What should you do if a person is choking and unable to speak or cough?
- a) Perform abdominal thrusts
- b) Perform a head-tilt, chin-lift
- c) Give rescue breaths
- d) Perform chest compressions
- In which situation should you perform chest compressions on a pregnant woman?
- a) Only if she is in cardiac arrest
- b) Only if she is choking
- c) Only if she is unresponsive
- d) Only if she has low blood pressure
- What is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths to an infant?
- a) Mouth-to-mouth
- b) Mouth-to-nose
- c) Mouth-to-mouth and nose
- d) Bag-mask ventilation
- What is the best way to determine if rescue breaths are effective?
- a) Listen for breath sounds
- b) Look for chest rise
- c) Check for a pulse
- d) Feel for air movement
- How should you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant?
- a) One hand on the chest, one hand on the head
- b) Two fingers on the chest
- c) Both hands on the chest
- d) One hand on the chest, one hand on the back
- What should you do if you witness a collapse and the person is unresponsive?
- a) Start chest compressions immediately
- b) Call for help and get an AED
- c) Check for breathing for 30 seconds
- d) Give rescue breaths
- Which of the following is NOT a part of the recovery position?
- a) Lying on the side
- b) Head tilted back
- c) Arms extended straight
- d) Mouth open
- What is the main benefit of early defibrillation?
- a) It increases the chance of survival
- b) It eliminates the need for CPR
- c) It reduces the need for advanced care
- d) It speeds up the arrival of EMS
- What should you do if an AED advises “No shock advised”?
- a) Continue chest compressions
- b) Recheck the pulse
- c) Turn off the AED
- d) Give rescue breaths
- How can you tell if an airway obstruction is mild?
- a) The person cannot speak or cough
- b) The person has high-pitched breathing sounds
- c) The person is unconscious
- d) The person can speak and cough
- Which of the following is a high-quality CPR component?
- a) Shallow compressions
- b) Slow compressions
- c) Minimal interruptions
- d) Frequent rescuer changes
- What should you do if you are alone and find an unresponsive infant?
- a) Call for help immediately
- b) Give two minutes of CPR before calling for help
- c) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
- d) Wait for EMS to arrive
- When using a bag-mask device, how should you hold the mask?
- a) With one hand
- b) With two hands
- c) With your mouth
- d) With your fingers
- How should you deliver chest compressions to a child if you are the only rescuer?
- a) Use two fingers
- b) Use the heel of one hand
- c) Use both hands
- d) Use the heel of both hands
- What is the most important action in the Chain of Survival?
- a) Early CPR
- b) Rapid defibrillation
- c) Early recognition and activation
- d) Advanced life support
- How should you provide chest compressions to an adult during CPR?
- a) With your fingers
- b) With your knuckles
- c) With the heel of one hand
- d) With the heel of both hands
- What should you do if an infant is unresponsive but has a pulse?
- a) Perform chest compressions only
- b) Give rescue breaths only
- c) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
- d) Wait for EMS to arrive
- Which of the following is a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest?
- a) Hypothermia
- b) Hyperventilation
- c) Myocardial infarction
- d) Hypertension
- What should you do if the AED pads do not fit on a small child?
- a) Use only one pad
- b) Place the pads on the chest and back
- c) Cut the pads to fit
- d) Do not use the AED
- What is the recommended action if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?
- a) Perform chest compressions and check the airway
- b) Give rescue breaths and chest compressions
- c) Perform abdominal thrusts
- d) Wait for EMS to arrive
- What should you do if the AED malfunctions during use?
- a) Continue using the AED
- b) Switch to manual CPR
- c) Call for a replacement AED
- d) Wait for EMS to arrive
- When should you start CPR on a drowning victim?
- a) After 2 minutes of rescue breathing
- b) Immediately upon finding the victim
- c) After checking for a pulse
- d) After calling for help
- How should you respond if a person is having a heart attack but is still conscious?
- a) Start chest compressions
- b) Call for help and keep the person calm
- c) Give rescue breaths
- d) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
- What is the purpose of the recovery position?
- a) To provide chest compressions
- b) To maintain a clear airway
- c) To give rescue breaths
- d) To deliver defibrillation
- How should you perform chest compressions on a pregnant woman?
- a) Just like any other adult
- b) With one hand only
- c) Using abdominal thrusts instead
- d) With manual uterine displacement
- What is the most effective way to provide oxygen to a person in respiratory arrest?
- a) Mouth-to-mouth ventilation
- b) Bag-mask ventilation
- c) Chest compressions
- d) Defibrillation
- What is the first action you should take if you find a person unresponsive and not breathing?
- a) Give rescue breaths
- b) Perform a Heimlich maneuver
- c) Call for help
- d) Start chest compressions
- How often should you deliver rescue breaths to a child during CPR?
- a) Every 5 seconds
- b) Every 6 seconds
- c) Every 10 seconds
- d) Every 12 seconds
- What should you do if the victim has a pulse but is not breathing?
- a) Perform chest compressions
- b) Give rescue breaths
- c) Use an AED
- d) Wait for EMS to arrive
- When performing CPR, how can you reduce the risk of rib fractures?
- a) Use shallow compressions
- b) Avoid compressing too quickly
- c) Place hands lower on the sternum
- d) Ensure proper hand placement and compression depth
- What should you do if you are unsure whether a person needs CPR?
- a) Perform chest compressions and rescue breaths
- b) Wait for EMS to arrive
- c) Perform the Heimlich maneuver
- d) Check for a pulse every 10 seconds
- What is the most common rhythm in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest that requires defibrillation?
- a) Asystole
- b) Ventricular fibrillation
- c) Pulseless electrical activity
- d) Atrial fibrillation
- Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action if you witness someone suddenly collapse?
- a) Start CPR immediately
- b) Use the Heimlich maneuver
- c) Call for help
- d) Get an AED
- How should you position a child for chest compressions during CPR?
- a) Lying flat on a firm surface
- b) Sitting up
- c) Lying on their side
- d) In the recovery position
- What is the most important factor for increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims?
- a) Early recognition and activation of EMS
- b) Advanced life support
- c) High-quality CPR
- d) Medication administration
- When should you give rescue breaths during CPR for an adult?
- a) After every 10 compressions
- b) After every 30 compressions
- c) After every 50 compressions
- d) After every 100 compressions
- Which of the following actions should be avoided during CPR?
- a) Giving shallow compressions
- b) Minimizing interruptions
- c) Ensuring full chest recoil
- d) Providing adequate ventilation
- How should you perform chest compressions on a child during CPR?
- a) With one hand on the chest and the other on the head
- b) With two fingers on the chest
- c) With the heel of one hand or both hands
- d) With the heel of one hand only
- What is the best way to ensure chest compressions are effective?
- a) By compressing quickly
- b) By ensuring full chest recoil
- c) By minimizing interruptions
- d) By performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
- What should you do if the AED advises to “Check electrodes”?
- a) Replace the electrodes
- b) Continue CPR
- c) Ensure the electrodes are properly attached
- d) Turn off the AED
- What should you do if a person is choking but can still speak and cough?
- a) Perform abdominal thrusts
- b) Encourage them to cough
- c) Perform chest compressions
- d) Give rescue breaths
- What is the purpose of providing rescue breaths?
- a) To restore a normal heart rhythm
- b) To maintain blood circulation
- c) To provide oxygen to the lungs
- d) To clear the airway
- What should you do if you find an unresponsive adult who is breathing normally?
- a) Start chest compressions
- b) Give rescue breaths
- c) Place them in the recovery position
- d) Perform a Heimlich maneuver
- How should you perform CPR on an obese person?
- a) With shallow compressions
- b) Using the same technique as on an average person
- c) With deeper compressions
- d) By avoiding chest compressions
- When should you start CPR on an infant?
- a) When they are unresponsive and not breathing
- b) When they are coughing
- c) When they are crying
- d) When they are choking
- What should you do if you feel resistance when giving a rescue breath?
- a) Continue giving breaths
- b) Check for airway obstruction
- c) Start chest compressions
- d) Turn the person on their side
- What is the proper technique for giving rescue breaths to a child?
- a) Use a bag-mask device
- b) Perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation
- c) Perform mouth-to-nose ventilation
- d) Perform mouth-to-mouth and nose ventilation
- What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive person?
- a) Call for help
- b) Check for breathing
- c) Give rescue breaths
- d) Start chest compressions
- How can you ensure you are delivering high-quality chest compressions?
- a) By performing rapid compressions
- b) By using the correct hand placement
- c) By compressing to the proper depth and rate
- d) By alternating rescuers frequently