Basic Life Support Quiz Questions

What is the CPR compression to ventilation ratio for an adult?

30 to 1

30 to 2

15 to 1

15 to 2

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What is the correct order of steps in using an AED?

Check pulse, attach electrode pads, analyse rhythm, shock patient

Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyse the rhythm, clear the individual, and deliver shock

Power on the AED, attach electrode pads, shock the patient and analyse the rhythm

Attach electrode pads, check pulse, shock individual and analyse rhythm

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What are the correct order of basic life support steps for an adult?

Assess the individual, give 2 rescue breaths, defibrillate and start CPR

Check pulse, give rescue breaths, assess the individual and defibrillate

Assess the individual, start CPR, give 2 rescue breaths, and defibrillate

Assess the individual, get AED, check pulse, and start CPR

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What are the critical skills for effective practice of CPR?

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Pushing down hard enough and fast enough

Minimising any interruptions

Starting chest compressions with 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest

All of the above

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Which one of the following is not in the four steps of the adult chain of survival?

Advanced airway management

Early CPR

Rapid defibrillation

Early advanced emergency care

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Which of the following are signs of a full airway blockage?

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Inability to speak

Difficulty in speaking

Poor air exchange

High-pitched noise while inhaling

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You would continue CPR until which one of the following?

The casualty starts to breath normally

Qualified help arrives and takes over

You become exhausted

All of the above

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In which case would it be necessary to put the casualty into the recovery position?

When performing CPR

If the casualty is not breathing

If the casualty is choking

If the casualty is breathing

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What is the correct depth of compressions for an Adult in CPR?

2 to 3 cm

3 to 4 cm

5 to 6 cm

7 to 8 cm

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What is the rate of Compressions in a minute for adult CPR?

40 to 60 compressions per minute

70 to 90 compressions per minute

100 to 120 compressions per minute

130 to 150 compressions per minute

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In the sequence of basic life support which one of the following would you do first?

Start CPR

Attach the AED

Get Help

Start rescue breaths

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In performing CPR and using your arms which one of the following is true?

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Keep the arms straight and lock at elbow

Keep the arms bent at elbow

It does not matter if arms are straight or bent

Keep the arms at right angles

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