Workshop

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Org by: Medical Service Centre, AGMC Unit
13/08/2023

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: 20 MARKS, Time : 20 min

Name:………………………………………………………………………………

Attached Hospital/Institution:…………………………………………….

A 53 yr old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to
arrive at the scene. You find him motionless on the floor.
1. Which is the first action you should take in this situation? (1mark)
a. Activate emergency response system ( ERS)
b. Start high quality CPR beginning with chest compression
c. Start providing rescue breaths
d. Verify the scene is safe for you and the victim

2. The man doesn’t respond when you touch his shoulder and shout- “are you ok?” what is your best next action?
(1mark)
a. Check his pulse
b. Start high quality CPR
c. Provide rescue breath
d. Shout for nearby help
3. Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate ERS. As you check for a pulse, you notice the man is
gasping for breath and making “snorting” sound. You do not feel a pulse. What is your next best action? (1mark)
a. Start high quality CPR, beginning with Chest compression
b. Monitor the victim until additional, more experienced help arrives.
c. Provide rescue breath by delivering 1 breath for 5-6 seconds
d. Find someone to retrieve AED
4. What is the ratio of chest compression for this victim? (1mark)
a. 10:2
b. 15:2
c. 30:2
d. 100:2
5. What are the rate and depth of Chest compression for this man? (1mark)
a. Rate 60-80/min and depth 2.5 cm
b. Rate 80—100/min and depth 4 cm
c. Rate 120-140/min and depth 6.5 cm
d. Rate 100-120/min and depth at least 5 cm

6. What action should you take when more rescuers arrive? (1mark)
a. Assign tasks to other rescuer and rotate compressors every 2 mins
b. Continue CPR while AED is attached even if you are fatigued
c. Wait for more experienced rescuer to get direction what to do next
d. Direct the team to assign a team leader and roles while you continue CPR

7. Components of High quality CPR (5marks)

a. _____________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________
d. ___________________________________________
e. __________________________________________
f. ___________________________________________

8. Enumerate at least 5 Reversible Causes of Cardiac Arrest. (5marks)

a. _________________________________
b. _________________________________
c. __________________________________
d. _________________________________
e. ________________________________
9. What is the first manoeuvre to relieve adult chocking? (1mark)
a. Back slap
b. Ambu ventilation
c. Heimlich manoeuvre
d. CPR with 30:2
10. You are performing abdominal thrust on a 9 yr old child when he suddenly becomes unresponsive. After you
shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate action to take rest next? (1mark)
a. Begin high-quality CPR, starting with chest compression
b. Check for a pulse
c. Continue performing abdominal thrust
d. Provide 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts

11. Which victim of a severe airway obstruction should not receive abdominal thrust? (1mark)
a. An average size 27 year old man
b. A woman who is obviously pregnant
c. An obese 50 year old man
d. An average size 9 month old infant

12. What is the compression ventilation ratio for an Infant where two rescuer are present? 1 mark
a. 30:2
b. 5:1
c. 15:2
d. 15:1

Full Marks: 20
Marks obtained:…………..
Signature of invigilator : …………………….