BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAMS A AND B STUDY
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES
◉ 1. The recommended rate for performing chest compressions for
victims of all ages is
a. At least 40 compressions per minute
b. At least 60 compressions per minute
c. At least 80 compressions per minute
d. At least 100 compressions per minute. Answer: D
◉ 1. The compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR is
a. 30:2
b. 5:1
c. 20:2
d. 15:2. Answer: A
◉ 12. After the airway is opened, which of the following correctly
states the proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth
ventilation?
a. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while
watching for the chest to rise
,b. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, and gives several small puffs while trying to avoid making
the chest rise
c. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, and gives 1 slow breath for a duration of 5 seconds
d. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, and gives 5 slow breaths, each with a duration of 2 seconds,
while watching for the chest to rise. Answer: A
◉ 13. The rescuer knows the rescue breath for in infant victim is
effective when
a. The stomach visibly rises
b. The chest rises visibly
c. The child ventilation bag is completely compressed
d. The rescuer can hear an air leak around the mask. Answer: B
◉ 14. Which of the following ventilation devices/techniques is not
recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?
a. Bag-mask device
b. Mouth-to-barrier device technique
c. Mouth-to-mouth technique
d. Mouth-to-mask technique. Answer: A
, ◉ 15. During bag-mask ventilation, which of the following is
recommended to minimize the risk of gastric inflation?
a. Give breaths as quickly as you can
b. Give each breath over as long a time as you can (several seconds)
c. Give the largest breaths that you can
d. Give a breath just until you see the chest rise. Answer: D
◉ 16. When a child has a pulse rate greater than 60 per minute, but
is not breathing effectively, the rescuer should
a. Give breaths and compressions
b. Give breaths without compressions
c. Give chest compressions without breaths
d. Connect the AED to the child and analyze. Answer: B
◉ 17. When administering breaths by using a bag-mask device for a
child who is not breathing but does have a pulse, the rescuer should
a. Squeeze the bag as often as possible
b. Give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
c. Position the child on their stomach
d. Avoid performing a head tilt. Answer: B
◉ 18. In 2-rescuer CPR, while the first rescuer begins chest
compressions, the second rescuer should
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES
◉ 1. The recommended rate for performing chest compressions for
victims of all ages is
a. At least 40 compressions per minute
b. At least 60 compressions per minute
c. At least 80 compressions per minute
d. At least 100 compressions per minute. Answer: D
◉ 1. The compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR is
a. 30:2
b. 5:1
c. 20:2
d. 15:2. Answer: A
◉ 12. After the airway is opened, which of the following correctly
states the proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth
ventilation?
a. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while
watching for the chest to rise
,b. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, and gives several small puffs while trying to avoid making
the chest rise
c. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, and gives 1 slow breath for a duration of 5 seconds
d. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's
mouth, and gives 5 slow breaths, each with a duration of 2 seconds,
while watching for the chest to rise. Answer: A
◉ 13. The rescuer knows the rescue breath for in infant victim is
effective when
a. The stomach visibly rises
b. The chest rises visibly
c. The child ventilation bag is completely compressed
d. The rescuer can hear an air leak around the mask. Answer: B
◉ 14. Which of the following ventilation devices/techniques is not
recommended for a single rescuer to provide breaths during CPR?
a. Bag-mask device
b. Mouth-to-barrier device technique
c. Mouth-to-mouth technique
d. Mouth-to-mask technique. Answer: A
, ◉ 15. During bag-mask ventilation, which of the following is
recommended to minimize the risk of gastric inflation?
a. Give breaths as quickly as you can
b. Give each breath over as long a time as you can (several seconds)
c. Give the largest breaths that you can
d. Give a breath just until you see the chest rise. Answer: D
◉ 16. When a child has a pulse rate greater than 60 per minute, but
is not breathing effectively, the rescuer should
a. Give breaths and compressions
b. Give breaths without compressions
c. Give chest compressions without breaths
d. Connect the AED to the child and analyze. Answer: B
◉ 17. When administering breaths by using a bag-mask device for a
child who is not breathing but does have a pulse, the rescuer should
a. Squeeze the bag as often as possible
b. Give breaths at the rate of 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
c. Position the child on their stomach
d. Avoid performing a head tilt. Answer: B
◉ 18. In 2-rescuer CPR, while the first rescuer begins chest
compressions, the second rescuer should
