Basic Life Support (BLS) Learning Quizzes for First Aid in Healthcare

Question 1

What should you do if a patient regains consciousness during CPR?

Accepted Answer

Do both B and C

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Continue CPR until help arrives

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Stop CPR and place the patient in the recovery position

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Call for emergency medical services and monitor the patient

Question 2

Where should you place your hands for proper chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

On the lower half of the sternum, between the nipples

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On the upper half of the sternum, below the collarbone

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On the side of the chest, under the armpit

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On the back of the chest, between the shoulder blades

Question 3

In Basic Life Support (BLS), the correct sequence of steps for performing CPR on an adult is:

Accepted Answer

Open airway, check breathing, start compressions

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Check breathing, open airway, start compressions

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Start compressions, open airway, check breathing

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Open airway, check breathing, put in recovery position

Question 4

A common cause of choking in adults is:

Accepted Answer

Food stuck in the airway

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Blunt force trauma to the throat

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Inhaling a foreign object

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Allergic reaction

Question 5

Which of the following is not a core component of Basic Life Support (BLS)?

Accepted Answer

Blood transfusion

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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Automated external defibrillator (AED) usage

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Airway emergency management

Question 6

What is the initial step in airway emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Opening the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver

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Inserting an oropharyngeal airway

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Performing suctioning

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Administering oxygen

Question 7

What is the initial step when providing Basic Life Support (BLS)?

Accepted Answer

Check for responsiveness

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Call for emergency medical services

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Begin chest compressions

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Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Question 8

When should an AED be used?

Accepted Answer

When someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally

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When someone is unresponsive and breathing abnormally

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When someone is responsive but confused

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When someone is choking

Question 9

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths during CPR for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

15:1

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15:2

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30:1

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30:2

Question 10

What is the initial maneuver to clear an obstructed airway in an unconscious person?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt, chin-lift

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Chest thrusts

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Back blows

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Jaw thrust

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of using an oropharyngeal airway?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the airway open

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Clearing secretions from the airway

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Protecting the teeth from damage

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Suctioning fluids from the lungs

Question 12

The initial step in the Basic Life Support (BLS) algorithm involves:

Accepted Answer

Checking for responsiveness

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Calling for emergency medical services

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Starting Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Question 13

During CPR, chest compressions should be performed at a rate of:

Accepted Answer

100-120 per minute

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As fast as possible

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120-140 per minute

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60-80 per minute

Question 14

The primary purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is to:

Accepted Answer

Deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm

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Provide oxygen to the patient

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Monitor heart rate and blood pressure

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Stop bleeding

Question 15

The recovery position involves placing the patient:

Accepted Answer

On their side with their head tilted back and chin lifted

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On their back with their legs elevated

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In a seated position with their head down

Question 16

The legal responsibility of a first aider is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide reasonable assistance within the limits of their training and competence

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Guarantee a positive outcome for the patient

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Make a definitive diagnosis and provide treatment

Question 17

When encountering a hazardous situation at a first aid scene, you should:

Accepted Answer

Assess the risks and take appropriate actions to protect yourself and others

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Immediately leave the scene and call for help

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Ignore the hazard and focus solely on providing assistance

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential component of a basic first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

A stethoscope

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Gloves

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Bandages

Question 19

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of respiratory arrest?

Accepted Answer

Reactive pupils to light

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Cyanosis

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Absence of breathing

Question 20

During CPR, compressions should be performed at a rate of:

Accepted Answer

100-120 per minute

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120-140 per minute

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80-100 per minute

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60-80 per minute

Question 21

When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), the first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Turn on the AED and follow voice prompts

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Check for a pulse

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Call for emergency medical services

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Start CPR

Question 22

Which of the following is **not** a component of the recovery position?

Accepted Answer

Head tilted forward

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Leg elevated

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Airway open

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Chin lifted

Question 23

What is the purpose of using a pocket mask during CPR?

Accepted Answer

To create a barrier between the rescuer and victim, preventing cross-contamination

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Maintain the victim's body temperature

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Increase the force of air delivered to the victim

Question 24

In which situation is it **not** appropriate to perform CPR?

Accepted Answer

Rigor mortis has set in

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Witnessed sudden cardiac arrest

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Cardiac arrest due to a heart attack

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Respiratory arrest due to drowning

Question 25

If you encounter a victim with a foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), you should:

Accepted Answer

Perform the Heimlich maneuver or chest thrusts

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Slap the victim on the back

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Ignore the obstruction

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Call for emergency services and wait

Question 26

Which of the following factors can influence the effectiveness of CPR?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Duration of time since arrest

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Age and health condition of the victim

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Quality of CPR performed

Question 27

The primary goal of first aid in Basic Life Support (BLS) is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain life and prevent further harm until professional medical help arrives

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Make a definitive diagnosis

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Cure the victim of their condition

Question 28

When should emergency medical services (EMS) be activated immediately?

Accepted Answer

When the victim is unresponsive and not breathing

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For minor cuts and bruises

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For headaches and nausea