AHA BLS Exam Review2026 Latest Questions and Answers (100% Expert Answers) A+

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AHA BLS Test2026 Latest Questions
and Answers (100% Expert Answers)
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Adult [ Ans: ] After the onset of puberty and older


Children [ Ans: ] 1 year of age to puberty


Infants [ Ans: ] Less than 1 year of age


Start compressions within _______seconds of recognition of cardiac
arrest? [ Ans: ] 10


Compress at a rate of _________/min [ Ans: ] 100-120


Adult depth of compressions [ Ans: ] 2 inches




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Children depth of compressions [ Ans: ] 2 inches


Infants depth of compressions [ Ans: ] 1.5 inches


Optimal to have compression depth from ___-____ inches [ Ans: ] 2-2.4


Adult Chain of Survival IHCA [ Ans: ] 1. Surveillance, prevention, and
treatment of prearrest conditions


2. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the
emergency response system


3. Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions


4. Rapid Defibrillation


5. Post-cardiac arrest care

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Adult Chain of Survival OHCA [ Ans: ] 1. Immediate recognition of cardiac
arrest and activation of emergency response system


2. Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions


3. Rapid Defibrillation


4. Post-Cardiac arrest care


Pediatric Chain of Survival [ Ans: ] 1. Prevention of arrest


2. Early high-quality bystander CPR


3. Rapid activation of emergency response system


4. Effective advanced life support


5. Post-cardiac arrest care




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Sudden Cardiac Arrest [ Ans: ] Occurs when the heart develops an
abnormal rhythm so the heart can't pump blood


Heart Attack [ Ans: ] Occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle
is blocked


Adult 1-Rescuer BLS Sequence [ Ans: ] 1. Verify Scene safety, check for
responsiveness, get help


2. Assess for breathing and pulse


3. Locate the carotid pulse


4. Determine Next Actions


5. Begin high-quality CPR, starting with compressions