Basic Life Support Skills Quiz

When performing chest compressions on an adult during CPR, what is the recommended depth for each compression?

• About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• At least 2 inches (5 cm)

• About 3 inches (7.5 cm)

• As deep as possible

Which of the following best describes the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?

• One hand on the lower half of the sternum

• Both hands, one on top of the other, on the center of the chest

• Both hands on the left side of the chest

• One hand on the upper abdomen

A rescuer finds an unresponsive adult who is not breathing normally. What is the first step they should take after ensuring the scene is safe?

• Begin chest compressions immediately

• Call for emergency help (activate EMS)

• Give two rescue breaths

• Check for a pulse

When using an AED, what is the correct action after attaching the pads to the victim’s bare chest?

• Immediately press the shock button

• Allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm

• Remove the pads and reposition them

• Begin chest compressions

Which of the following is the correct sequence for Basic Life Support (BLS) in adults?

• Airway, Breathing, Circulation

• Circulation, Airway, Breathing

• Breathing, Airway, Circulation

• Airway, Circulation, Breathing

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer adult CPR?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 20:2

Which action is appropriate when you see someone choking and they cannot speak or cough?

• Encourage them to drink water

• Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

• Pat them on the back

• Wait to see if they recover

During rescue breathing for an adult, how often should you give breaths if there is a pulse but no normal breathing?

• 1 breath every 3 seconds

• 1 breath every 5-6 seconds

• 2 breaths every 30 seconds

• 1 breath every 10 seconds

Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions during CPR?

• The chest does not rise

• The chest fully recoils after each compression

• The rescuer’s arms are bent

• The compressions are shallow

What should you do if the AED advises “no shock advised” after analyzing the victim’s rhythm?

• Remove the AED pads

• Continue CPR starting with chest compressions

• Wait for the AED to reanalyze

• Give two rescue breaths