BLS Exam Quiz Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. 1. What is closed loop communication1 Repeating the given orders back completely Speaking to each other in a closed room, sharing a secret Giving an order twice in a loop Acknowledge the order by saying "Got it 2. If there are 3 members in a team doing CPR, what can they do ideally1 2 alternate for compressions and 1 at ventilations All can cycle through ventilations 2 operate the AED and 1 at ventilations All can cycle through compressions. 3. Which of the following can help you suspect Airway obstruction?1 Snoring Stridor All of the options Gurgling sounds 4. What is the ration of chest compressions to breaths in adults?1 30 breaths to 2 compressions 30:2 for single rescuer, 15:2 for 2 rescuer 15 compressions to 1 breath 30 compressions to 2 breaths 100-120 compressions to 2 breaths in a minute 5. About rescue breaths1 Given every 5-6 seconds in someone without a pulse Given every 2 seconds in someone with a pulse Given 30:2 in someone with a pulse Given every 5-6 seconds in someone with a pulse 6. When performing CPR with an advanced airway,1 Maintain 30:2 compressions to breaths ratio Advanced airway should be attempted only if there's a pulse No need of giving breaths, just continue compressions Compressions are continuous and breaths at every 6 seconds 7. What can AED shock do?1 Shocks the patient to calm him Prevents the cardiac arrest Start the regular rhythm Get the pulse back Stop the abnormal rhythm 8. You are part of a team documenting the resuscitation. You notice the ventilations are ineffective. What should you do?1 Tell the person giving breaths to take care of it Just document the error, do not intervene Pull him out and you start giving effective breaths Complain to the team lead at the end of CPR 9. What is the first step in BLS?1 Check for scene safety Check pulse Check pulse and breathing simultaneously Check if you have access to a phone. Check breathing 10. What happens when you compress at a faster rate than recommended 100-120 / min?1 Heart chambers will not have time to refill Oxygen cannot reach lungs You will get tired faster You might break the ribcage 11. What happens with interruptions in chest compressions?1 Rescuers get tired Improved output from heart Drastic improvement in perfusion Perfusion pressures go down 12. When do you check pulse during CPR?1 At the end of 30 compressions, before giving a breath During compressions At the end of each breath At the end of 5 cycles of CPR 13. For chest compressions to be effective, the surface should be1 Flat and firm Surface with a bump in middle Soft and fluffly to avoid injuries It doesn't matter 14. Regarding a bag mask device1 Use C-E technique to secure the mask on face All the options are correct Should be used from the head end Ideally used when there are 2 people. 15. What happens when you give excess air while ventilating?1 Heart's own blood supply is stopped Venous return to the heart is compromised Blood pressure goes up Next breath will be difficult 16. What is knowing your limitations?1 Knowing what you are capable of doing and what you are not good at. Knowing when to stop the CPR Knowing the limits of your work location Knowing the complete details about the case 17. What is the full form of AED1 Automated energy device Automatic energy delivery Automatic electric defibrillator Automated external defibrillator Adult external defibrillator 18. Why is chest recoil important1 Ribcage gets strengthened with recoil Heart can get injured if there's no recoil Chest recoil helps with oxygenation Increased chest pressures impair blood flow returning to the heart 19. Your AED says shock adviced, what is your next step?1 Announce CLEAR Listen to AED voice Press the SHOCK button STOP CPR Check pulse 20. How to check the response in an adult?1 Call his name in a calm composed manner Punch the victim till he responds Use a flash light Gently tap on feet Firmly tap the shoulders and shout 21. Regarding depth of chest compressions1 Compress 5cm depth Compress upto 4cm in adults Compress as deep as possible Compress 1/3rd the chest 22. Position of your hands during Chest compressions1 At 90 degrees to the floor, with straight elbows Place them at the center of abdomen Place them close to the neck At 90 degrees to the floor, with elbows bent to 90 degrees 23. In a 2-rescuer BLS1 Switch roles after 2 cycles Switch roles after 2 minutes Switch roles after 5 minutes Never switch roles 24. What is step 1 while using AED?1 Remove batteries Plug in the connector Apply pads on victim Call EMS Turn on the AED 25. Head tilt – Chin lift1 Must be avoided if neck injury is suspected Should be attempted only when there is no pulse. Is an advanced airway manouvre, must be done by advanced heath care providers only Head is tilted to one side, left or right 26. What to do after delivering a shock?1 Wait for 2 minutes Turn off the AED. and do CPR Check pulse for 10seconds Remove pads from chest Resume CPR for 2 minutes 27. What is the national emergency number for INDIA?1 100 108 101 112 102 911 28. Which is not a feature of high quality CPR1 A rate of 100-120 compressions/min Minimize interruptions Depth of 1/3rd chest diameter (2inches/5cms) Minimize chest recoil 29. Roles in a 2-rescuer BLS in a cardiac arrest1 One rescuer gives compressions and other waits for AED One rescuer goes to get an AED, the other gives breaths continuously One rescuer can give breaths the other, compressions Both gives breaths. One secures the mask, the other squueezes the bag. 30. In which of these cases, AED pads can be used normally?1 Unresponsive adult without pulse If there is excess hair on chest If there's an implanted ICD under skin If the victim is in water If there is a medicine patch Back to: BLS Exam
