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BLS Practice Exam Final Exam NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST- COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
BLS Practice Exam –
1. When assessing an adult who is unresponsive, what is the first action?
A. Start compressions
B. Tap and shout to check responsiveness
C. Call 911 immediately
D. Open airway
Answer: B
Rationale: Always check responsiveness first by tapping and shouting.
2. How should you open the airway of an unresponsive adult?
A. Jaw-thrust
B. Head-tilt, chin-lift
C. Neck extension only
D. Mouth-to-mouth
Answer: B
Rationale: Head-tilt, chin-lift opens the airway unless trauma is suspected.
3. When performing adult CPR, what is the minimum recommended compression depth?
A. 1 inch
B. 1.5 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches
Answer: C
Rationale: At least 2 inches ensures adequate perfusion.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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4. What is the ideal hand placement for adult chest compressions?
A. Center of chest, lower half of sternum
B. Upper chest
C. Right chest
D. Anywhere over ribs
Answer: A
5. Which is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for two-rescuer adult CPR?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 5:1
D. Continuous compressions
Answer: A
6. How many cycles of CPR should be completed before reassessing an adult?
A. 1 cycle (30:2)
B. About 2 minutes or 5 cycles
C. 10 cycles
D. Only after AED use
Answer: B
7. Which pulse is checked in an adult or child during CPR assessment?
A. Radial
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: C
Rationale: Carotid pulse is easiest and fastest to locate.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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8. Which pulse is used in an infant?
A. Radial
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: B
9. What is the rate of compressions for adults, children, and infants?
A. 60–80/min
B. 80–100/min
C. 100–120/min
D. 120–140/min
Answer: C
10. How should you position your body for adult CPR?
A. Arms bent, body low
B. Knees to side
C. Shoulders directly over hands, arms straight
D. Leaning sideways
Answer: C
11. How do you check for normal breathing?
A. Watch chest rise, listen, and feel for up to 10 seconds
B. Ask if they are okay
C. Start compressions immediately
D. Check pulse only
Answer: A
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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12. What is the first step after confirming cardiac arrest?
A. Call 911
B. Start CPR
C. Give two breaths
D. Use AED
Answer: B
13. Which is a sign of poor CPR quality?
A. Chest fully recoils
B. Compressions at 100–120/min
C. Shallow compressions or leaning
D. Minimal interruptions
Answer: C
14. Which is correct about rescue breaths for adults?
A. Pinch nose, seal mouth, give 1 second breaths
B. No need to open airway
C. Give continuous breaths
D. Only 5 seconds per breath
Answer: A
15. How long should each rescue breath take?
A. 0.5 seconds
B. About 1 second
C. 2–3 seconds
D. 5 seconds
Answer: B
2026 2027 GRADED A+
BLS Practice Exam Final Exam NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST- COMPLETE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
BLS Practice Exam –
1. When assessing an adult who is unresponsive, what is the first action?
A. Start compressions
B. Tap and shout to check responsiveness
C. Call 911 immediately
D. Open airway
Answer: B
Rationale: Always check responsiveness first by tapping and shouting.
2. How should you open the airway of an unresponsive adult?
A. Jaw-thrust
B. Head-tilt, chin-lift
C. Neck extension only
D. Mouth-to-mouth
Answer: B
Rationale: Head-tilt, chin-lift opens the airway unless trauma is suspected.
3. When performing adult CPR, what is the minimum recommended compression depth?
A. 1 inch
B. 1.5 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 3 inches
Answer: C
Rationale: At least 2 inches ensures adequate perfusion.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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4. What is the ideal hand placement for adult chest compressions?
A. Center of chest, lower half of sternum
B. Upper chest
C. Right chest
D. Anywhere over ribs
Answer: A
5. Which is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for two-rescuer adult CPR?
A. 30:2
B. 15:2
C. 5:1
D. Continuous compressions
Answer: A
6. How many cycles of CPR should be completed before reassessing an adult?
A. 1 cycle (30:2)
B. About 2 minutes or 5 cycles
C. 10 cycles
D. Only after AED use
Answer: B
7. Which pulse is checked in an adult or child during CPR assessment?
A. Radial
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: C
Rationale: Carotid pulse is easiest and fastest to locate.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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8. Which pulse is used in an infant?
A. Radial
B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: B
9. What is the rate of compressions for adults, children, and infants?
A. 60–80/min
B. 80–100/min
C. 100–120/min
D. 120–140/min
Answer: C
10. How should you position your body for adult CPR?
A. Arms bent, body low
B. Knees to side
C. Shoulders directly over hands, arms straight
D. Leaning sideways
Answer: C
11. How do you check for normal breathing?
A. Watch chest rise, listen, and feel for up to 10 seconds
B. Ask if they are okay
C. Start compressions immediately
D. Check pulse only
Answer: A
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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12. What is the first step after confirming cardiac arrest?
A. Call 911
B. Start CPR
C. Give two breaths
D. Use AED
Answer: B
13. Which is a sign of poor CPR quality?
A. Chest fully recoils
B. Compressions at 100–120/min
C. Shallow compressions or leaning
D. Minimal interruptions
Answer: C
14. Which is correct about rescue breaths for adults?
A. Pinch nose, seal mouth, give 1 second breaths
B. No need to open airway
C. Give continuous breaths
D. Only 5 seconds per breath
Answer: A
15. How long should each rescue breath take?
A. 0.5 seconds
B. About 1 second
C. 2–3 seconds
D. 5 seconds
Answer: B
2026 2027 GRADED A+
