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