BLS Lecture Student PDF

30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various aspects of Basic Life Support (BLS) in a nursing context: 1. Basic Life Support (BLS) is primarily focused on: A) Managing infections B) Life-saving techniques for respiratory and cardiac emergencies C) Treating fractures D) Administering medicati...

30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various aspects of Basic Life Support (BLS) in a nursing context: 1. Basic Life Support (BLS) is primarily focused on: A) Managing infections B) Life-saving techniques for respiratory and cardiac emergencies C) Treating fractures D) Administering medication 2. The compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR, with a single rescuer, is: A) 15:1 B) 30:2 C) 20:2 D) 10:1 3. How deep should chest compressions be in an adult during CPR? A) 1.5 inches B) 2-2.4 inches C) 3 inches D) 4 inches 4. The correct hand placement for chest compressions in an adult is: A) Over the lower half of the sternum B) On the left side of the chest C) Just below the clavicle D) Near the diaphragm 5. What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for adult CPR? A) 60-80 compressions per minute B) 80-100 compressions per minute C) 100-120 compressions per minute D) 130-150 compressions per minute 6. During BLS, after confirming unresponsiveness, the next step is to: A) Start compressions immediately B) Check for breathing and pulse C) Call for advanced help D) Perform abdominal thrusts 7. The primary purpose of chest compressions is to: A) Restore spontaneous breathing B) Circulate blood to vital organs C) Clear airway obstruction D) Stimulate the diaphragm 8. The correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths in pediatric CPR with two rescuers is: A) 15:2 B) 20:2 C) 30:2 D) 10:2 9. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) should be used when: A) A patient is unresponsive and not breathing normally B) A patient has a weak pulse C) A patient has a head injury D) A patient is having a seizure 10. When using an AED, the first step is to: A) Place the AED pads on the chest B) Turn on the AED C) Begin CPR D) Plug in the AED pads 11. If a shock is advised by the AED, what is the next step? A) Continue CPR without pause B) Ensure no one is touching the patient and deliver the shock C) Remove the AED pads and reposition them D) Stop all resuscitative efforts 12. The recommended compression depth for infants during CPR is: A) 0.5 inches B) 1 inch C) 1.5 inches D) 2 inches 13. During BLS, what is the correct head-tilt and chin-lift technique used for? A) To assess breathing B) To open the airway C) To check circulation D) To check for a pulse 14. In a suspected cervical spine injury, the recommended technique to open the airway is: A) Jaw-thrust maneuver B) Head-tilt and chin-lift C) Back blows D) Abdominal thrusts 15. In two-rescuer CPR for adults, one rescuer should: A) Provide compressions only B) Alternate between compressions and breaths C) Alternate compressions every 5 minutes D) Provide compressions while the other manages breaths 16. During BLS, the term "CAB" stands for: A) Circulation, Airway, Breathing B) Compression, Airway, Breathing C) Check, Activate, Begin D) Call, Assess, Begin 17. When performing BLS on a child, the compression-to- ventilation ratio with a single rescuer is: A) 15:2 B) 20:2 C) 30:2 D) 40:2 18. For adults, an AED pad should be placed: A) One on the upper left chest, one on the lower right B) Both pads on the upper right chest C) One on each arm D) Both pads on the lower chest 19. The "recoil" phase in CPR refers to: A) The process of ventilation B) The relaxation phase allowing blood to refill the heart C) The time between breaths D) The pause before restarting compressions 20. When should you stop performing CPR? A) When you feel fatigued B) When the patient shows signs of life or advanced help arrives C) After 5 cycles of CPR D) When the AED arrives 21. Which pulse point is checked in infants during BLS? A) Carotid artery B) Femoral artery C) Brachial artery D) Radial artery 22. A child in BLS is defined as someone: A) Over the age of 8 B) Between the ages of 1 and puberty C) Under the age of 1 D) Older than 12 23. Which of the following is the correct ventilation rate for an adult when an advanced airway is in place? A) 6-8 breaths per minute B) 10-12 breaths per minute C) 12-15 breaths per minute D) 20-24 breaths per minute 24. If the airway is blocked by a foreign object and the patient is unresponsive, the nurse should: A) Give back blows only B) Begin CPR and check for the object in the mouth before breaths C) Avoid any compressions D) Wait for advanced help to arrive 25. What is the ideal frequency to refresh BLS training? A) Every 2 years B) Every 5 years C) Every 6 months D) Annually 26. When ventilating a patient during BLS, each breath should be given over: A) 1 second B) 2 seconds C) 3 seconds D) 4 seconds 27. The “chain of survival” in BLS includes all EXCEPT: A) Early recognition B) Early CPR C) Advanced airway management D) Early defibrillation 28. In adult CPR, interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to: A) Less than 5 seconds B) Less than 10 seconds C) 15 seconds D) 20 seconds 29. When performing CPR on a neonate, the preferred compression-to-breath ratio is: A) 15:2 B) 30:2 C) 3:1 D) 10:1 30. When performing CPR in a hospital setting, the initial action should be to: A) Immediately begin compressions B) Activate the emergency response team C) Retrieve an AED D) Obtain a patient history