Quiz: BLS & ACLS

1. What does BLS stand for?

A a) Basic Longevity Support B b) Basic Life Support C c) Basic Lifesaving System D d) Basic Living Support

2. Which of the following is not a component of BLS?

A a) CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) B b) AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use C c) First Aid D d) Advanced Life Support (ALS)

5. Which of the following is the correct compression-toventilation ratio for adult CPR?

A a) 15:1 B b) 30:2 C c) 5:1 D d) 10:2

15. What is the preferred method for opening the airway during BLS?

A a) Head tilt-chin lift B b) Jaw thrust C c) Chest thrust D d) Nose pinch-mouth opening

16. Which of the following is a common sign of effective chest compressions?

A a) The chest rises visibly B b) The person coughs C c) The person’s pulse strengthens D d) The person’s skin turns pale

17. What is the recommended age range for the use of pediatric pads with an AED?

A a) 0-1 year B b) 1-8 years C c) 8-18 years D d) 18 and older

21. What does “Code Blue” typically indicate in a hospital setting?

A a) Bomb threat B b) Fire emergency C c) Cardiac arrest or medical emergency D d) Severe weather warning

22. Who typically initiates a “Code Blue” in a hospital?

A a) Hospital administrator B b) Security personnel C c) Nursing staff or medical team D d) Patient’s family member

23. What is the primary purpose of a “Code Blue” response?

A a) Evacuate the hospital B b) Provide urgent medical care to a patient in distress C c) Quarantine the affected area D d) Activate the hospital’s disaster plan

25. What is the usual color code for “Code Blue” in hospital emergency protocols?

A a) Red B b) Blue C c) Yellow D d) Green

26. Who typically leads the resuscitation efforts during a “Code Blue”?

A a) Hospital CEO B b) Head of Security C c) Charge Nurse or Senior Physician D d) Hospital Chaplain

28. Which medical equipment is often used during a “Code Blue” to deliver electrical shocks to restore normal heart rhythm?

A a) Stethoscope B b) Ventilator C c) Defibrillator D d) ECG Monitor

31. During a “Code Blue,” what is the first step for healthcare providers upon arrival at the scene?

A a) Begin CPR immediately B b) Assess the patient’s vital signs C c) Call for additional assistance if needed D d) Administer oxygen therapy

32. What is the recommended compression depth during CPR for adults in a “Code Blue” situation?

A a) 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) B b) 2 inches (5 centimeters) C c) 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) D d) 4 inches (10 centimeters)

33. Which of the following personnel might be part of the “Code Blue” team?

A a) Nutritionist B b) Hospital Administrator C c) Respiratory Therapist D d) Maintenance Worker

34. What is the primary goal of a “Code Blue” response?

A a) Preventing patient falls B b) Providing comfort to the patient’s family C c) Restoring and maintaining the patient’s vital functions D d) Updating the hospital’s policies and procedures

37. What is the purpose of the “Code Blue” team debriefing session after the event?

A a) To assign blame for any errors B b) To review the hospital’s financial records C c) To identify areas for improvement in the response D d) To organize a celebration for successful outcomes

42. Which organization sets the guidelines for ACLS protocols?

A a) American Heart Association (AHA) B b) World Health Organization (WHO) C c) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D d) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

43. What is the first step in the ACLS algorithm for assessing a patient?

A a) Administering oxygen B b) Checking for responsiveness C c) Assessing airway patency D d) Initiating chest compressions

46. During ACLS, what is the purpose of administering epinephrine?

A a) To decrease heart rate B b) To increase blood pressure C c) To induce sedation D d) To improve oxygenation

49. Which rhythm is considered a shockable rhythm during ACLS?

A a) Asystole B b) Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) C c) Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) D d) Agonal rhythm

50. What is the preferred method for confirming tracheal tube placement during ACLS?

A a) Breath sounds B b) Capnography C c) Chest X-ray D d) Agonal rhythm

53. What is the recommended initial energy dose for defibrillation in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia during ACLS?

A a) 100 joules B b) 200 joules C c) 300 joules D d) 360 joules

53. What is the recommended initial energy dose for defibrillation in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia during ACLS?

A a) 100 joules B b) 200 joules C c) 300 joules D d) 360 joules

54. What is the preferred route of administration for medications during ACLS?

A a) Intramuscular (IM) B b) Intravenous (IV) C c) Subcutaneous (SC) D d) Oral

59. What is the recommended chest compression rate for adult CPR during ACLS?

A a) 60-80 per minute B b) 80-100 per minute C c) 100-120 per minute D d) 120-140 per minute

60. Which of the following is a key aspect of post-cardiac arrest care during ACLS?

A a) Administering antibiotics B b) Inducing therapeutic hypothermia C c) Initiating anticoagulant therapy D d) Performing immediate surgery

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