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