BLS CPR BLS CPR EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 PRACTICE MATERIALS
●● 1st step. Answer: RESPONSE: check responsiveness & scene safety:
-scene is safe
-"are you alright?"
-check breathing by looking at chest
-check carotid pulse
**only 5-10 sec
●● 2nd step. Answer: ALERT: tell whoever there to call 911 and get
AED
●● 3rd step. Answer: CPR!!
●● CPR rate. Answer: 100-120 compressions/min, 2 inch deep
●● spot for CPR: adult. Answer: 2"-lower half of breastbone
●● spot for CPR: infant. Answer: 1&1/2" just below nipple line
2026 PRACTICE MATERIALS
●● 1st step. Answer: RESPONSE: check responsiveness & scene safety:
-scene is safe
-"are you alright?"
-check breathing by looking at chest
-check carotid pulse
**only 5-10 sec
●● 2nd step. Answer: ALERT: tell whoever there to call 911 and get
AED
●● 3rd step. Answer: CPR!!
●● CPR rate. Answer: 100-120 compressions/min, 2 inch deep
●● spot for CPR: adult. Answer: 2"-lower half of breastbone
●● spot for CPR: infant. Answer: 1&1/2" just below nipple line