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BCOT WEEK 5 CPR PRACTICE EXAM Questions with
Answers & Rationales
1. The recommended compression depth for an adult during
CPR is:
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches (5 cm)
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: AHA recommends compressing the adult chest at
least 2 inches (5 cm).
2. The recommended rate of chest compressions for adults is:
A. 60–80/min
B. 80–100/min
C. 100–120/min
D. 120–140/min
Answer: C
Rationale: Compress at a rate of 100–120 per minute.
3. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer
adult CPR is:
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A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 20:2
Answer: B
Rationale: Single-rescuer adult ratio is 30 compressions to 2
breaths.
4. For two-rescuer infant CPR, the compression-to-ventilation
ratio is:
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: A
Rationale: Two-rescuer infant CPR uses 15:2.
5. The first step in the BLS adult chain of survival is:
A. Early defibrillation
B. Immediate recognition and activation of emergency response
C. High-quality CPR
D. Advanced life support
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Answer: B
Rationale: Recognize cardiac arrest and activate EMS first.
6. When using an AED, the rescuer should:
A. Continue compressions while analyzing
B. Ensure no one is touching the victim during analysis and
shock delivery
C. Place pads on the victim's abdomen
D. Use pediatric pads for all adults
Answer: B
Rationale: Clear the victim during analysis and shock.
7. The correct hand placement for adult chest compressions is:
A. Upper abdomen
B. Center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum
C. Left side of the chest
D. Above the sternum at the clavicles
Answer: B
Rationale: Place the heel of the hand on the lower half of the
sternum.
8. The recommended ventilation rate during continuous chest
compressions with an advanced airway is:
BCOT WEEK 5 CPR PRACTICE EXAM Questions with
Answers & Rationales
1. The recommended compression depth for an adult during
CPR is:
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches (5 cm)
C. 3 inches
D. 4 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: AHA recommends compressing the adult chest at
least 2 inches (5 cm).
2. The recommended rate of chest compressions for adults is:
A. 60–80/min
B. 80–100/min
C. 100–120/min
D. 120–140/min
Answer: C
Rationale: Compress at a rate of 100–120 per minute.
3. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer
adult CPR is:
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A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 20:2
Answer: B
Rationale: Single-rescuer adult ratio is 30 compressions to 2
breaths.
4. For two-rescuer infant CPR, the compression-to-ventilation
ratio is:
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 5:1
D. 10:1
Answer: A
Rationale: Two-rescuer infant CPR uses 15:2.
5. The first step in the BLS adult chain of survival is:
A. Early defibrillation
B. Immediate recognition and activation of emergency response
C. High-quality CPR
D. Advanced life support
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Answer: B
Rationale: Recognize cardiac arrest and activate EMS first.
6. When using an AED, the rescuer should:
A. Continue compressions while analyzing
B. Ensure no one is touching the victim during analysis and
shock delivery
C. Place pads on the victim's abdomen
D. Use pediatric pads for all adults
Answer: B
Rationale: Clear the victim during analysis and shock.
7. The correct hand placement for adult chest compressions is:
A. Upper abdomen
B. Center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum
C. Left side of the chest
D. Above the sternum at the clavicles
Answer: B
Rationale: Place the heel of the hand on the lower half of the
sternum.
8. The recommended ventilation rate during continuous chest
compressions with an advanced airway is:
