BLS MCQs – Set 6 (Bonus)
51. What does the “C” in CAB of BLS stand for?
A. Check
B. Chest
C. Compressions
D. Circulation
✅ Answer: C. Compressions
52. What should rescuers do if they suspect a head or neck injury during CPR?
A. Use jaw-thrust without head tilt to open the airway
B. Use head tilt–chin lift as usual
C. Avoid CPR
D. Wait for a cervical collar
✅ Answer: A. Use jaw-thrust without head tilt to open the airway
53. What is the correct compression-to-breaths ratio for a newborn (neonatal resuscitation)?
A. 3:1
B. 5:1
C. 15:2
D. 30:2
✅ Answer: A. 3:1 (Note: specific to neonates)
54. Which of the following is most accurate regarding hands-only CPR?
A. It is recommended only for infants
B. It is equally effective as conventional CPR in adults
C. It includes rescue breaths and compressions
D. It is recommended for untrained bystanders
✅ Answer: D. It is recommended for untrained bystanders
55. When do you start CPR on an infant with a pulse <60/min and signs of poor perfusion?
A. Only if the pulse drops to 40
B. Immediately
C. After 2 minutes of rescue breaths
D. Wait until pulse is gone
✅ Answer: B. Immediately
56. Why is it important to avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?
A. It speeds up the heart rate
B. It causes oxygen toxicity
C. It increases intrathoracic pressure and reduces cardiac output
D. It improves blood pressure
✅ Answer: C. It increases intrathoracic pressure and reduces cardiac output
57. What does the AED do after analyzing the rhythm and finding no shockable rhythm?
A. Prompts the rescuer to stop CPR
B. Tells rescuer to check pulse
C. Advises to continue CPR
D. Automatically restarts
✅ Answer: C. Advises to continue CPR
58. What is a common sign of effective CPR in a hospital setting?
A. Cyanosis
B. ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation)
C. Absent pulse
D. Dry airway
✅ Answer: B. ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation)
59. What is the appropriate step if you notice a victim has a pacemaker where AED pads should be placed?
A. Do not use AED
B. Place the pad directly over the device
C. Place the pad at least 1 inch away from the device
D. Turn off the pacemaker
✅ Answer: C. Place the pad at least 1 inch away from the device
60. Which of the following actions is NOT part of the adult BLS algorithm?
A. Open airway and give rescue breaths
B. Start compressions if no pulse
C. Administer IV medications
D. Attach and use AED as soon as available
✅ Answer: C. Administer IV medications
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