CPR AHA FINAL EXAM MASTER TEST BANK
100 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 2026/2027
GUIDELINES | AHA CERTIFIED | GRADED A+
SECTION 1: HIGH-QUALITY CPR (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: 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) 60-80 compressions per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The 2025 AHA Guidelines recommend compressing at
a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute . Rates faster than
120 reduce filling time and decrease cardiac output.
,Question 2: What is the recommended compression depth for an
adult victim?
• A) At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
• B) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
• C) At least 2 inches (5 cm), not exceeding 2.4 inches (6 cm)
• D) At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Answer: C
Rationale: AHA guidelines require adult compression depth of at
least 2 inches (5 cm) but not greater than 2.4 inches (6 cm) .
Deeper compressions improve circulation but risk injury.
Question 3: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio
for single-rescuer adult CPR?
• A) 15:2
• B) 30:1
• C) 30:2
• D) 15:1
,Answer: C
Rationale: Single-rescuer adult CPR uses 30 chest compressions to
2 ventilations (30:2) . This ratio is the same for single or tworescuer
adult CPR.
Question 4: When performing high-quality CPR on an adult,
what action should you ensure is being accomplished?
• A) Compressing at a depth of at least 1 inch
• B) Compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches
• C) Compressing at a rate of 80-100 per minute
• D) Delivering breaths over 2 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: The rescuer should ensure compressions are being
performed to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) . This is a key
component of high-quality CPR.
Question 5: Why is allowing complete chest recoil important
when performing high-quality CPR?
• A) It prevents rib fractures
, • B) The heart will adequately refill between compressions
• C) It reduces rescuer fatigue
• D) It improves ventilation
Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing complete chest recoil allows the heart to
refill with blood between compressions, maximizing cardiac
output .
Question 6: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for
2rescuer infant CPR?
• A) 30:2
• B) 15:2
• C) 30:1
• D) 15:1
Answer: B
Rationale: Two-rescuer infant/child CPR uses a 15:2 ratio .
Single-rescuer infant/child uses 30:2. The higher ratio for
100 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 2026/2027
GUIDELINES | AHA CERTIFIED | GRADED A+
SECTION 1: HIGH-QUALITY CPR (Questions 1–15)
Question 1: 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) 60-80 compressions per minute
Answer: B
Rationale: The 2025 AHA Guidelines recommend compressing at
a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute . Rates faster than
120 reduce filling time and decrease cardiac output.
,Question 2: What is the recommended compression depth for an
adult victim?
• A) At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
• B) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
• C) At least 2 inches (5 cm), not exceeding 2.4 inches (6 cm)
• D) At least 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Answer: C
Rationale: AHA guidelines require adult compression depth of at
least 2 inches (5 cm) but not greater than 2.4 inches (6 cm) .
Deeper compressions improve circulation but risk injury.
Question 3: What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio
for single-rescuer adult CPR?
• A) 15:2
• B) 30:1
• C) 30:2
• D) 15:1
,Answer: C
Rationale: Single-rescuer adult CPR uses 30 chest compressions to
2 ventilations (30:2) . This ratio is the same for single or tworescuer
adult CPR.
Question 4: When performing high-quality CPR on an adult,
what action should you ensure is being accomplished?
• A) Compressing at a depth of at least 1 inch
• B) Compressing at a depth of at least 2 inches
• C) Compressing at a rate of 80-100 per minute
• D) Delivering breaths over 2 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: The rescuer should ensure compressions are being
performed to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) . This is a key
component of high-quality CPR.
Question 5: Why is allowing complete chest recoil important
when performing high-quality CPR?
• A) It prevents rib fractures
, • B) The heart will adequately refill between compressions
• C) It reduces rescuer fatigue
• D) It improves ventilation
Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing complete chest recoil allows the heart to
refill with blood between compressions, maximizing cardiac
output .
Question 6: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for
2rescuer infant CPR?
• A) 30:2
• B) 15:2
• C) 30:1
• D) 15:1
Answer: B
Rationale: Two-rescuer infant/child CPR uses a 15:2 ratio .
Single-rescuer infant/child uses 30:2. The higher ratio for
