Chapter 1- BLS Terminology

Question 1

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

Answer 1

The recognition of and initial intervention or treatment given by pre-hospital
or in-facility responders to a patient suffering from cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest.

Question 2

In-facility

Answer 2

Any environment within a clinical (including hospital) setting.

Question 3

Pre-Hospital

Answer 3

Any environment outside of a clinical (including hospital) setting.

Question 4

Responder

Answer 4

Any individual with the professional responsibility to provide care to a patient in either a pre- hospital or an in-facility setting.