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Provider Exam Version A 2026/2027 Latest Update ,American Heart
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Question 1: What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR according to the 2025 AHA
guidelines?
A) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
B) At least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm)
C) At least 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
D) At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Answer: B
Rationale: The 2025 AHA guidelines recommend a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more
than 2.4 inches (6 cm) for adult CPR. This depth ensures adequate perfusion while minimizing the risk of injury.
Question 2: What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
A) 80-100 compressions per minute
B) 100-120 compressions per minute
C) 120-140 compressions per minute
D) 140-160 compressions per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 compressions per minute. This rate,
combined with adequate depth and full chest recoil, optimizes coronary perfusion pressure and outcomes.
Question 3: What is the ratio of compressions to ventilations for a single rescuer performing adult CPR?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 30:1
D) 15:1
Answer: B
Rationale: The compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing adult CPR is 30:2. For two-
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,rescuer CPR, the ratio remains 30:2 for adults. The ratio changes to 15:2 for pediatric CPR when two rescuers
are present.
Question 4: How often should the provider switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR?
A) Every 1 minute
B) Every 2 minutes
C) Every 5 minutes
D) Every 10 minutes
Answer: B
Rationale: Providers should switch roles approximately every 2 minutes (or after 5 cycles of 30:2) to prevent
rescuer fatigue. The switch should be performed quickly (less than 5 seconds) to minimize interruptions in chest
compressions.
Question 5: What is the priority action when you find an unresponsive adult who is not breathing?
A) Check for a pulse for 10 seconds
B) Activate the emergency response system
C) Begin chest compressions immediately
D) Open the airway and give two rescue breaths
Answer: B
Rationale: The first step when finding an unresponsive adult who is not breathing is to activate the emergency
response system (call for help). After activating EMS, the provider should check for a pulse for no more than 10
seconds and begin CPR if no pulse is detected.
Question 6: What is the maximum time allowed to check for a pulse during cardiac arrest assessment?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: The provider should check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds. If a pulse is not definitely felt
within 10 seconds, CPR should be initiated immediately.
Question 7: What is the recommended method for ensuring adequate ventilation during CPR?
A) Mouth-to-mouth without barrier
B) Bag-mask ventilation with 100% oxygen
C) Mouth-to-mask with a one-way valve
D) Any method that delivers visible chest rise
Answer: D
Rationale: All methods of ventilation should deliver visible chest rise. Bag-mask ventilation is preferred in the
healthcare setting, but the key is that each breath produces visible chest rise over 1 second.
Question 8: What is the tidal volume recommended for adult bag-mask ventilation during CPR?
A) 300-400 mL
B) 500-600 mL (visible chest rise)
C) 800-1000 mL
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,D) 1000-1200 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended tidal volume for adult bag-mask ventilation is approximately 500-600 mL, which
produces visible chest rise. Over-ventilation should be avoided as it can decrease venous return and reduce
coronary perfusion pressure.
Question 9: What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a bag-valve-mask device with a reservoir?
A) 2-4 L/min
B) 5-10 L/min
C) 10-15 L/min
D) 15-20 L/min
Answer: C
Rationale: A bag-valve-mask device with a reservoir should be connected to oxygen at 10-15 L/min to deliver
close to 100% oxygen. Without a reservoir, the device delivers only 40-50% oxygen even at higher flow rates.
Question 10: What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child in cardiac arrest with a
single rescuer?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 15:1
D) 30:1
Answer: B
Rationale: For pediatric cardiac arrest (child and infant), the compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2 for a single
rescuer and 15:2 for two rescuers. This differs from the adult ratio (30:2 regardless of the number of rescuers).
Question 11: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for a child?
A) At least 1/3 the depth of the chest (approximately 2 inches/5 cm)
B) At least 1/2 the depth of the chest (approximately 3 inches/7.5 cm)
C) At least 2 inches (5 cm)
D) At least 2.4 inches (6 cm)
Answer: A
Rationale: For children, the recommended compression depth is at least one-third the anterior-posterior diameter
of the chest, which is approximately 2 inches (5 cm). For infants, the depth is approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Question 12: What is the recommended method for checking for a pulse in an infant?
A) Carotid artery
B) Brachial artery
C) Femoral artery
D) Radial artery
Answer: B
Rationale: For infants, the pulse should be checked at the brachial artery (on the inside of the upper arm). For
adults and children, the carotid artery is the preferred site for pulse check.
Question 13: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a newborn (neonatal) resuscitation?
A) 30:2
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, B) 15:2
C) 3:1
D) 5:1
Answer: C
Rationale: For neonatal resuscitation, the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio is 3:1 (90 compressions
and 30 breaths per minute). This higher ventilation rate is used because respiratory arrest is the most common
cause of neonatal cardiac arrest.
Question 14: What is the recommended compression rate for neonatal CPR?
A) 80-100 per minute
B) 100-120 per minute
C) 120-140 per minute
D) 140-160 per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended compression rate for neonatal CPR is 100-120 compressions per minute, which is
the same as for adults, children, and infants. However, the ventilation rate is higher (30 breaths per minute) due
to the 3:1 ratio.
Question 15: What is the maximum interruption time for chest compressions during CPR?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: Chest compressions should be interrupted for no more than 10 seconds at a time. Longer interruptions
decrease coronary perfusion pressure and reduce the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
Section 2: Airway Management & Ventilation (Questions 16-100)
Question 16: Which airway adjunct is most appropriate for an unconscious patient with a gag reflex?
A) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
B) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
C) Endotracheal tube
D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Answer: B
Rationale: A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) can be used in patients with an intact gag reflex because it does not
stimulate the gag reflex. An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) should only be used in unconscious patients without a
gag reflex.
Question 17: What is the appropriate size for an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
A) Measured from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
B) Measured from the tip of the nose to the earlobe
C) Measured from the center of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
D) Measured from the corner of the mouth to the tragus of the ear
Answer: A
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway is measured from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible. A
nasopharyngeal airway is measured from the tip of the nose to the earlobe.
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Provider Exam Version A 2026/2027 Latest Update ,American Heart
Association |Already Graded A+| Guaranteed Pass!!!
Question 1: What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR according to the 2025 AHA
guidelines?
A) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
B) At least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm)
C) At least 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
D) At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Answer: B
Rationale: The 2025 AHA guidelines recommend a compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more
than 2.4 inches (6 cm) for adult CPR. This depth ensures adequate perfusion while minimizing the risk of injury.
Question 2: What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
A) 80-100 compressions per minute
B) 100-120 compressions per minute
C) 120-140 compressions per minute
D) 140-160 compressions per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 compressions per minute. This rate,
combined with adequate depth and full chest recoil, optimizes coronary perfusion pressure and outcomes.
Question 3: What is the ratio of compressions to ventilations for a single rescuer performing adult CPR?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 30:1
D) 15:1
Answer: B
Rationale: The compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing adult CPR is 30:2. For two-
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,rescuer CPR, the ratio remains 30:2 for adults. The ratio changes to 15:2 for pediatric CPR when two rescuers
are present.
Question 4: How often should the provider switch roles when performing two-rescuer CPR?
A) Every 1 minute
B) Every 2 minutes
C) Every 5 minutes
D) Every 10 minutes
Answer: B
Rationale: Providers should switch roles approximately every 2 minutes (or after 5 cycles of 30:2) to prevent
rescuer fatigue. The switch should be performed quickly (less than 5 seconds) to minimize interruptions in chest
compressions.
Question 5: What is the priority action when you find an unresponsive adult who is not breathing?
A) Check for a pulse for 10 seconds
B) Activate the emergency response system
C) Begin chest compressions immediately
D) Open the airway and give two rescue breaths
Answer: B
Rationale: The first step when finding an unresponsive adult who is not breathing is to activate the emergency
response system (call for help). After activating EMS, the provider should check for a pulse for no more than 10
seconds and begin CPR if no pulse is detected.
Question 6: What is the maximum time allowed to check for a pulse during cardiac arrest assessment?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: The provider should check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds. If a pulse is not definitely felt
within 10 seconds, CPR should be initiated immediately.
Question 7: What is the recommended method for ensuring adequate ventilation during CPR?
A) Mouth-to-mouth without barrier
B) Bag-mask ventilation with 100% oxygen
C) Mouth-to-mask with a one-way valve
D) Any method that delivers visible chest rise
Answer: D
Rationale: All methods of ventilation should deliver visible chest rise. Bag-mask ventilation is preferred in the
healthcare setting, but the key is that each breath produces visible chest rise over 1 second.
Question 8: What is the tidal volume recommended for adult bag-mask ventilation during CPR?
A) 300-400 mL
B) 500-600 mL (visible chest rise)
C) 800-1000 mL
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,D) 1000-1200 mL
Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended tidal volume for adult bag-mask ventilation is approximately 500-600 mL, which
produces visible chest rise. Over-ventilation should be avoided as it can decrease venous return and reduce
coronary perfusion pressure.
Question 9: What is the recommended oxygen flow rate for a bag-valve-mask device with a reservoir?
A) 2-4 L/min
B) 5-10 L/min
C) 10-15 L/min
D) 15-20 L/min
Answer: C
Rationale: A bag-valve-mask device with a reservoir should be connected to oxygen at 10-15 L/min to deliver
close to 100% oxygen. Without a reservoir, the device delivers only 40-50% oxygen even at higher flow rates.
Question 10: What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a child in cardiac arrest with a
single rescuer?
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
C) 15:1
D) 30:1
Answer: B
Rationale: For pediatric cardiac arrest (child and infant), the compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2 for a single
rescuer and 15:2 for two rescuers. This differs from the adult ratio (30:2 regardless of the number of rescuers).
Question 11: What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for a child?
A) At least 1/3 the depth of the chest (approximately 2 inches/5 cm)
B) At least 1/2 the depth of the chest (approximately 3 inches/7.5 cm)
C) At least 2 inches (5 cm)
D) At least 2.4 inches (6 cm)
Answer: A
Rationale: For children, the recommended compression depth is at least one-third the anterior-posterior diameter
of the chest, which is approximately 2 inches (5 cm). For infants, the depth is approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).
Question 12: What is the recommended method for checking for a pulse in an infant?
A) Carotid artery
B) Brachial artery
C) Femoral artery
D) Radial artery
Answer: B
Rationale: For infants, the pulse should be checked at the brachial artery (on the inside of the upper arm). For
adults and children, the carotid artery is the preferred site for pulse check.
Question 13: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a newborn (neonatal) resuscitation?
A) 30:2
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, B) 15:2
C) 3:1
D) 5:1
Answer: C
Rationale: For neonatal resuscitation, the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio is 3:1 (90 compressions
and 30 breaths per minute). This higher ventilation rate is used because respiratory arrest is the most common
cause of neonatal cardiac arrest.
Question 14: What is the recommended compression rate for neonatal CPR?
A) 80-100 per minute
B) 100-120 per minute
C) 120-140 per minute
D) 140-160 per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended compression rate for neonatal CPR is 100-120 compressions per minute, which is
the same as for adults, children, and infants. However, the ventilation rate is higher (30 breaths per minute) due
to the 3:1 ratio.
Question 15: What is the maximum interruption time for chest compressions during CPR?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: Chest compressions should be interrupted for no more than 10 seconds at a time. Longer interruptions
decrease coronary perfusion pressure and reduce the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
Section 2: Airway Management & Ventilation (Questions 16-100)
Question 16: Which airway adjunct is most appropriate for an unconscious patient with a gag reflex?
A) Oropharyngeal airway (OPA)
B) Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)
C) Endotracheal tube
D) Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Answer: B
Rationale: A nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) can be used in patients with an intact gag reflex because it does not
stimulate the gag reflex. An oropharyngeal airway (OPA) should only be used in unconscious patients without a
gag reflex.
Question 17: What is the appropriate size for an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
A) Measured from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible
B) Measured from the tip of the nose to the earlobe
C) Measured from the center of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
D) Measured from the corner of the mouth to the tragus of the ear
Answer: A
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway is measured from the corner of the mouth to the angle of the mandible. A
nasopharyngeal airway is measured from the tip of the nose to the earlobe.
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