BLS ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(AHA) | LATEST UPDATE | 100 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS & RATIONALES | ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR
PRACTICE TEST
What victim requires CPR?
a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds
after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?
10 seconds
Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
10 seconds
How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
there is visible rise of the chest
What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you
do not suspect cervical spine injury?
use the head tilt chin lift
What is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during bag
mask ventilation?
breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
What is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2 for 2 rescuer
,To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should those performing compressions
switch roles?
after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any
age?
100 - 120 per min
Why are chest compressions important?
they pump blood to the rest of the body
What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene?
turn on the AED
When should you deliver a shock from the AED?
once charged and after an audible and visual "clear the victim"
What is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult?
perform abdominal thrusts until the object is removed
What is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?
at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR?
15:2
What size AED pads should be used for child less than 8 years of age?
pediatric pads (adult pads may be used if pedi pads are not available)
A choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrusts. What
should you do next?
begin CPR
What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer infant CPR
30:2
What is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer
CPR for an infant?
, the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique
Where is the brachial pulse located on an infant?
on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
there is visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you
do not suspect cervical spine injury?
use the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during
CPR?
bag mask device
what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag
mask ventilation?
breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the
prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim?
compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles?
after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
(AHA) | LATEST UPDATE | 100 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS & RATIONALES | ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR
PRACTICE TEST
What victim requires CPR?
a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
When is it acceptable to move an adult victim who needs CPR?
when an adult/ victim is in a dangerous environment
High quality CPR includes starting chest compressions within how many seconds
after recognition of cardiac arrest in victims of all ages?
10 seconds
Interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
10 seconds
How can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
there is visible rise of the chest
What is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you
do not suspect cervical spine injury?
use the head tilt chin lift
What is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach (gastric inflation) during bag
mask ventilation?
breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
What is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2 for 2 rescuer
,To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should those performing compressions
switch roles?
after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
What is the recommended compression rate for performing CPR on a victim of any
age?
100 - 120 per min
Why are chest compressions important?
they pump blood to the rest of the body
What is the first step to perform once the AED arrives on the scene?
turn on the AED
When should you deliver a shock from the AED?
once charged and after an audible and visual "clear the victim"
What is the best way to relieve severe chocking in a responsive adult?
perform abdominal thrusts until the object is removed
What is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?
at least one third the depth of the chest, approx 2 inches
What is the recommended compression ventilation ration for 2 rescuer child CPR?
15:2
What size AED pads should be used for child less than 8 years of age?
pediatric pads (adult pads may be used if pedi pads are not available)
A choking adult becomes unresponsive while you are doing abdominal thrusts. What
should you do next?
begin CPR
What is the recommended compression ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer infant CPR
30:2
What is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during 2 rescuer
CPR for an infant?
, the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique
Where is the brachial pulse located on an infant?
on the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.
interruptions of chest compressions should be limited to how many seconds?
10 seconds
how can you tell when a rescue breath for an infant victim is effective?
there is visible rise of the chest
what is the best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you
do not suspect cervical spine injury?
use the head tilt chin lift
what technique is not recommended for single rescuer to provide breaths during
CPR?
bag mask device
what is likely to cause air to enter the victims stomach( gastric inflation) during bag
mask ventilation?
breaths are given to quickly or with to much force
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuers CPR in the
prescience of an advanced airway in adult victim?
compress at a rate of at least 100 per min with 2 breaths every 5 to 10 secs
how does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions
what is the recommended compression- ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2 for 2 rescuer
to reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should compressions switch roles?
after every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths
