Table 2 Responses of the questionnaire for testing knowledge of BLS
Survey questionnaire | Options | Response correct/ incorrect | Responses of all participants No. and percentage | Responses of 7th semester No. and percentage | Responses of 9th semester No. and percentage | Responses of interns No. and percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Recent guidelines followed worldwide are:- | A. 2006 | Correct | (171) 80.3% | (26) 52.0% | (64) 83.1% | (81) 94.2% |
B. 2018 | ||||||
C. 2010 | Incorrect | (42) 19.7% | (24) 48.0% | (13) 16.9% | (5) 5.8% | |
D. 2020 | ||||||
2. The sequence of resuscitation followed is:- | A. A-B-C | Correct | (55) 25.8% | (14) 28.0% | (16) 20.8% | (25) 29.1% |
B. B-A-C | ||||||
C. C-A-B | Incorrect | (158) 74.2% | (36) 72.0% | (61) 79.2% | (61) 70.9% | |
D. B-C-A | ||||||
3. CPR stands for:- | A. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation | Correct | (206) 96.7% | (48) 96.0% | (77) 100.0% | (81) 94.2% |
B. Cerebro pulmonary resuscitation | ||||||
C. Central and peripheral recirculation | Incorrect | (7) 3.3% | (2) 4.0% | (0) 0.0% | (5) 5.8% | |
D. None of the above | ||||||
4. The very first step in the BLS cycle of resuscitation is:- | A. Shout for help | Correct | (128) 60.1% | (23) 46.0% | (56) 72.7% | (49) 57.0% |
B. Start CPR as soon as the victim found unconscious | ||||||
C. Verify scene safety and check responsiveness | Incorrect | (85) 39.9% | (27) 54.0% | (21) 27.3% | (37) 43.0% | |
D. Start giving artificial breaths to the patient | ||||||
5. If the patient is unresponsive, then the next immediate step is:- | A. Start chest compressions | Correct | (94) 44.1% | (13) 26.0% | (28) 36.4% | (53) 61.6% |
B. Check for pulse | ||||||
C. Shout for help and activate the emergency response system | Incorrect | (119) 55.9% | (37) 74.0% | (49) 63.6% | (33) 38.4% | |
D. Start giving artificial breaths | ||||||
6. The duration for which pulse has to be checked before you start chest compressions:- | A. Between 5 and 10Â s | Correct | (68) 31.9% | (21) 42.0% | (25) 32.5% | (22) 25.6% |
B. Less than 5Â s | ||||||
C. At least 15Â s | Incorrect | (145) 68.1% | (29) 58.0% | (52) 67.5% | (64) 74.4% | |
D. Not more than 5Â s | ||||||
7. The ratio of chest compressions to artificial breaths in an adult victim of cardiac arrest is:- | A. 15:2 | Correct | (143) 67.1% | (32) 64.0% | (36) 46.8% | (75) 87.2% |
B. 20:2 | ||||||
C. 30:2 | Incorrect | (70) 32.9% | (18) 36.0% | (41) 53.2% | (11) 12.8% | |
D. No ratios to be followed | ||||||
8. The number of cycles each rescuer has to do before switching roles in a 2-rescuer CPR:- | A. 5 | Correct | (59) 27.7% | (17) 34.0% | (22) 28.6% | (20) 23.3% |
B. 2 | ||||||
C. 3 | Incorrect | (154) 72.3% | (33) 66.0% | (55) 71.4% | (66) 76.7% | |
D. 8 | ||||||
9. The roles in a two-rescuer CPR are switched over in how many minutes? | A. 5Â min | Correct | (95) 44.6% | (27) 54.0% | (29) 37.7% | (39) 45.3% |
B. 1Â min | ||||||
C. 2Â min | Incorrect | (118) 55.4% | (23) 46.0% | (48) 62.3% | (47) 54.7% | |
D. d) No need | ||||||
10. AED stands for:- | A. Artificial External Defibrillator | Correct | (104) 48.8% | (14) 28.0% | (40) 51.9% | (50) 58.1% |
B. Automated External Defibrillator | ||||||
C. Ambulatory External Defibrillator | Incorrect | (109) 51.2% | (36) 72.0% | (37) 48.1% | (36) 41.9% | |
D. AHA’s External Defibrillator | ||||||
11. At what step should AED be applied to the victim? | A. After completing the ratio of compressions to ventilations | Correct | (44) 20.7% | (18) 36.0% | (10) 13.0% | (16) 18.6% |
B. As soon as it arrives | ||||||
C. After the patient is not revived despite regular chest compressions | Incorrect | (169) 79.3% | (32) 64.0% | (67) 87.0% | (70) 81.4% | |
D. Till some expert medical person arrives | ||||||
12. Which pulse should be checked in adults for confirming cardiac arrest? | A. Brachial pulse | Correct | (182) 85.4% | (36) 72.0% | (67) 87.0% | (79) 91.9% |
B. Carotid pulse | ||||||
C. Aortic pulsations | Incorrect | (31) 14.6% | (14) 28.0% | (10) 13.0% | (7) 8.1% | |
D. Femoral pulse | ||||||
13. Shockable rhythm is:- | A.Pulseless ventricular tachycardia | Correct | (92) 43.2% | (20) 40.0% | (34) 44.2% | (38) 44.2% |
B. Ventricular tachycardia | ||||||
C. Atrial fibrillation | Incorrect | (121) 56.8% | (30) 60.0% | (43) 55.8% | (48) 55.8% | |
D. Pulseless electrical activity | ||||||
14. The depth of chest compression in an adult CPR is:- | A. About 5Â cm | Correct | (78) 36.6% | (13) 26.0% | (26) 33.8% | (39) 45.3% |
B. At least 5Â cm | ||||||
C. About 4Â cm | Incorrect | (135) 63.4% | (37) 74.0% | (51) 66.2% | (47) 54.7% | |
D. No defined depth | ||||||
15. The rate of chest compressions is:- | A. 100–120/min | Correct | (124) 58.2% | (20) 40.0% | (38) 49.4% | (66) 76.7% |
B. 100–140/min | ||||||
C. 80–120/ min | Incorrect | (89) 41.8% | (30) 60.0% | (39) 50.6% | (20) 23.3% | |
D. 80–100/min |