AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
>> Basic Life Support
Answer: BLS for healthcare providers
>> Primary Assessment
Answer: Check responsiveness, shout for help, activate EMS
>> Secondary Assessment
Answer: Full exam after initial care
>> CAB Sequence
Answer: Compressions first (current AHA)
>> 30:2
Answer: Adult/child single rescuer ratio
>> 15:2
Answer: Child/infant two rescuers
>> 2-inch Depth
Answer: Adult compressions
>> ■ Chest Depth
Answer: Child/infant
, >> 100–120/min
Answer: Compression rate
>> Allow Recoil
Answer: Full chest rise
>> Minimize Interruptions
Answer: <10 seconds
>> Ventilation
Answer: 1 breath every 6 seconds with advanced airway
>> Avoid Excessive Ventilation
Answer: Can cause gastric distension
>> Pulse Check
Answer: No more than 10 seconds
>> Agonal Breaths
Answer: Do not count as normal breathing
>> AED Use
Answer: Turn on, follow prompts
>> Pad Placement
Answer: Upper right chest, lower left side
>> Clear Before Shock
Answer: “Clear!”
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
>> Basic Life Support
Answer: BLS for healthcare providers
>> Primary Assessment
Answer: Check responsiveness, shout for help, activate EMS
>> Secondary Assessment
Answer: Full exam after initial care
>> CAB Sequence
Answer: Compressions first (current AHA)
>> 30:2
Answer: Adult/child single rescuer ratio
>> 15:2
Answer: Child/infant two rescuers
>> 2-inch Depth
Answer: Adult compressions
>> ■ Chest Depth
Answer: Child/infant
, >> 100–120/min
Answer: Compression rate
>> Allow Recoil
Answer: Full chest rise
>> Minimize Interruptions
Answer: <10 seconds
>> Ventilation
Answer: 1 breath every 6 seconds with advanced airway
>> Avoid Excessive Ventilation
Answer: Can cause gastric distension
>> Pulse Check
Answer: No more than 10 seconds
>> Agonal Breaths
Answer: Do not count as normal breathing
>> AED Use
Answer: Turn on, follow prompts
>> Pad Placement
Answer: Upper right chest, lower left side
>> Clear Before Shock
Answer: “Clear!”