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BLS Final Exam – American Red Cross (Practice) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST- COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Questions with Answers & Rationales
1. What is the first step when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
A. Start CPR
B. Call 911
C. Check for breathing and pulse
D. Give rescue breaths
Answer: C
Rationale: You must assess breathing and pulse simultaneously before CPR.
2. How long should you check for breathing and a pulse?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. No more than 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: ARC guidelines specify no more than 10 seconds.
3. What is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?
A. 60–80/min
B. 80–100/min
C. 100–120/min
D. Over 140/min
Answer: C
Rationale: High-quality CPR requires 100–120 compressions per minute.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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4. What is the correct compression depth for an adult?
A. About 1 inch
B. About 1.5 inches
C. About 2 inches
D. Over 3 inches
Answer: C
Rationale: Adult compressions should be at least 2 inches deep.
5. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR (single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. Continuous compressions
Answer: B
Rationale: Standard adult CPR ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
6. When should an AED be used?
A. After 5 minutes of CPR
B. Only by paramedics
C. As soon as it is available
D. After rescue breaths
Answer: C
Rationale: Early AED use improves survival.
7. Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?
A. Both on chest center
B. Upper right chest and lower left side
C. On the back only
D. Anywhere on the torso
Answer: B
Rationale: Standard adult pad placement allows effective shock delivery.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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8. What should you do if the victim starts breathing normally?
A. Continue CPR
B. Place in recovery position
C. Use AED
D. Give oxygen
Answer: B
Rationale: Recovery position keeps the airway open.
9. What is the correct compression depth for a child?
A. About 1 inch
B. About 1.5 inches
C. About 2 inches
D. About one-third chest depth
Answer: D
Rationale: Child CPR uses one-third chest depth.
10. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for child CPR (single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. Continuous
Answer: B
11. For two-rescuer child CPR, the ratio is:
A. 30:2
B. 20:2
C. 15:2
D. 5:1
Answer: C
2026 2027 GRADED A+
BLS Final Exam – American Red Cross (Practice) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST- COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Questions with Answers & Rationales
1. What is the first step when you encounter an unresponsive adult?
A. Start CPR
B. Call 911
C. Check for breathing and pulse
D. Give rescue breaths
Answer: C
Rationale: You must assess breathing and pulse simultaneously before CPR.
2. How long should you check for breathing and a pulse?
A. At least 5 seconds
B. No more than 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: ARC guidelines specify no more than 10 seconds.
3. What is the correct compression rate for adult CPR?
A. 60–80/min
B. 80–100/min
C. 100–120/min
D. Over 140/min
Answer: C
Rationale: High-quality CPR requires 100–120 compressions per minute.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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4. What is the correct compression depth for an adult?
A. About 1 inch
B. About 1.5 inches
C. About 2 inches
D. Over 3 inches
Answer: C
Rationale: Adult compressions should be at least 2 inches deep.
5. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR (single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. Continuous compressions
Answer: B
Rationale: Standard adult CPR ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
6. When should an AED be used?
A. After 5 minutes of CPR
B. Only by paramedics
C. As soon as it is available
D. After rescue breaths
Answer: C
Rationale: Early AED use improves survival.
7. Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?
A. Both on chest center
B. Upper right chest and lower left side
C. On the back only
D. Anywhere on the torso
Answer: B
Rationale: Standard adult pad placement allows effective shock delivery.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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8. What should you do if the victim starts breathing normally?
A. Continue CPR
B. Place in recovery position
C. Use AED
D. Give oxygen
Answer: B
Rationale: Recovery position keeps the airway open.
9. What is the correct compression depth for a child?
A. About 1 inch
B. About 1.5 inches
C. About 2 inches
D. About one-third chest depth
Answer: D
Rationale: Child CPR uses one-third chest depth.
10. What is the compression-to-breath ratio for child CPR (single rescuer)?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. Continuous
Answer: B
11. For two-rescuer child CPR, the ratio is:
A. 30:2
B. 20:2
C. 15:2
D. 5:1
Answer: C
2026 2027 GRADED A+
