Adult Basic Life Support

ADULT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Assessment

Instructions All questions must be answered correctly to pass this assessment. Select the correct answer for each question. Print off your assessment and submit to (Insert name of manager).

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Department

Q1. The main assessment indicator of a sudden cardiac arrest in a non- responsive adult victim is:-

A1. a) Inability of the rescuer to detect a carotid pulse b) Absence of normal breathing c) Unresponsive

Q2. What is the most likely physiological origin of a cardiac arrest in adults?

A2. a) Cardiac system b) Respiratory system c) Central nervous system

5127A2_12_10_12_LJ 1 Q3. Which of the following is the recommended technique for opening an adult victim’s airway during basic life support?

A3. a) Jaw thrust b) Head tilt, chin lift

Q4. How long should you take to check if a collapsed victim is breathing normally?

A4. a) As long as it takes b) 20 seconds c) No more than 10 seconds d) Don’t bother to check because it’s not important to check breathing in a collapsed adult victim

Q5. The depth that an adults chest be compressed to during cardiac compressions is approximately one third?

A5. a) True b) False

5127A2_12_10_12_LJ 2 Q6. Which of the following are true statements?

A6. Tick which of the following apply

a) Interruptions to chest compressions are associated with a reduced chance of survival b) Once adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation has started, the rescuer should only stop CPR if the victim shows signs of consciousness. c) Agonal gasps are present in up to 40% of cardiac arrest victims compressions

Q7. Which of the following is the method of choice for CPR by trained lay rescuers and professionals?

A7. a) Compression only CPR b) Chest compression combined with rescue breathing

Q8. What is the recommended ratio of chest compression to rescue breaths in an adult victim?

A8. a) 15 compressions + 2 breaths b) 20 compressions + 5 breaths c) 30 compressions + 2 breaths

5127A2_12_10_12_LJ 3 Q9. A collapsed victim is not breathing normally. Which of the following should be considered when calling for help?

A9. a) Ask someone else to call b) Use your mobile if you’re on your own c) Only leave the victim if there is no other option

Q10. Which of the following positions is the recovery position and most suitable to maintain a patient airway in an unconscious breathing adult victim?

A10. a) Lying down, face up b) Lying down, face down c) Lying on side, mouth down, chin up

Signed

Score Pass/Fail

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