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