AHA BLS CERTIFICATION TEST PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing
CPR to an adult?
a. 10:2
b. 15:2
c. 30:2
d. 100:2. Answer: c. 30:2
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?
a. 60-80 compressions/minute with depth of 1 inch
,b. 80-100 compressions/minute with depth of 1.5 inches
c. 120-140 compressions/minute with depth of 2.5 inches
d. 100-120 compressions/minute with depth of 2 inches Answer: d.
100-120 compressions/minute with depth of 2 inches
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
What action should you take with more rescuers arrive?
a. assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2
minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
b. continue CPR while the AED is attached even if you are fatigued
c. wait for the most experienced rescuer to provide direction to the
team
d. direct the team to assign a team leader and roles while you
continue CPR Answer: a. assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate
compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid
fatigue
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
, If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the airway?
a. head tilt-chin lift
b. jaw thrust
c. head tilt-neck lift
d. avoid opening the airway Answer: b. jaw thrust
◉ Where can you sometimes find a barrier breathing device?
Answer: With the AED
◉ What are two ways AEDs may be turned on (dependent on the
manufacturer)? Answer: 1) some need to be manually turned on
2) some automatically turn on when the lid is opened
◉ When should adult pads be used with the AED? Answer: 8 years
old or older
◉ Should you give rescue breaths when the AED is analyzing?
Answer: no
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing
CPR to an adult?
a. 10:2
b. 15:2
c. 30:2
d. 100:2. Answer: c. 30:2
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
What are the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult?
a. 60-80 compressions/minute with depth of 1 inch
,b. 80-100 compressions/minute with depth of 1.5 inches
c. 120-140 compressions/minute with depth of 2.5 inches
d. 100-120 compressions/minute with depth of 2 inches Answer: d.
100-120 compressions/minute with depth of 2 inches
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
What action should you take with more rescuers arrive?
a. assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate compressors every 2
minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid fatigue
b. continue CPR while the AED is attached even if you are fatigued
c. wait for the most experienced rescuer to provide direction to the
team
d. direct the team to assign a team leader and roles while you
continue CPR Answer: a. assign tasks to other rescuers and rotate
compressors every 2 minutes or more frequently if needed to avoid
fatigue
◉ A 53 yo man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive. You
witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene.
You find him lying motionless on the floor.
, If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma,
what is the preferred method for opening the airway?
a. head tilt-chin lift
b. jaw thrust
c. head tilt-neck lift
d. avoid opening the airway Answer: b. jaw thrust
◉ Where can you sometimes find a barrier breathing device?
Answer: With the AED
◉ What are two ways AEDs may be turned on (dependent on the
manufacturer)? Answer: 1) some need to be manually turned on
2) some automatically turn on when the lid is opened
◉ When should adult pads be used with the AED? Answer: 8 years
old or older
◉ Should you give rescue breaths when the AED is analyzing?
Answer: no
