Basic Life Support: Saving Lives

When you find an unconscious adult on the floor, what should be your very first action?

How long should you spend assessing whether an adult is breathing normally?

Why can lying on the back while unconscious be dangerous?

The correct chest compression depth for an adult during CPR is:

Why must interruptions to chest compressions be minimised?

What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio in adult CPR?

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions?

You should stop CPR when:

Which of the following casualties should not receive CPR?

When should you place a casualty in the recovery position?

How do you check responsiveness in an infant under 1 year?

You find an infant not breathing normally. What should you do first?

How many fingers should be used for chest compressions on an infant?

The correct compression-to-breath ratio for children and infants is:

If you are alone with a child who isn’t breathing, perform CPR for about one minute before calling for help.

After a shock from the AED, how long should you continue CPR before the next rhythm check?

Why must no one touch the casualty during AED analysis?

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?

If the AED advises “no shock,” what should you do?

A person with mild choking is usually:

What is the correct sequence for treating severe choking in adults and children?

If a child is coughing but can still breathe during choking, what should you do?

Adrenaline should be administered as soon as possible when anaphylaxis is suspected.

If a patient having anaphylaxis has breathing difficulty, what is the correct position?

How long should an adrenaline auto-injector be held in place?

After giving adrenaline, if the patient doesn’t improve, what should you do? (Select all that apply)

Saving Lives