Verified Questions and Correct Answers
Real Exam-Based Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Accuracy | Graded A+ | Basic Life
Support Certification – Final Assessment
Introduction
This concise review includes 25 verified multiple-choice questions and correct answers
based on the latest 2025/2026 AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines. It covers adult,
child, and infant CPR techniques, AED use, choking relief, and team-based resuscitation—ideal
for healthcare providers seeking successful BLS recertification.
Answer Format
All correct answers are clearly marked in bold and green for efficient review and confident
preparation.
BLS Final Exam | 2025/2026 Verified Q&A | 25 Questions | Graded A+ | Achieve Confidence in
Life-Saving Skills
Question 1
What is the first step in the BLS assessment of an unresponsive adult?
A) Check for breathing
B) Ensure scene safety and check responsiveness
C) Start chest compressions
D) Attach an AED
Rationale: Safety and responsiveness assessment are the initial steps.
Question 2
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult single-rescuer CPR?
A) 15:1
B) 30:2
C) 15:2
D) 30:1
Rationale: 30:2 balances circulation and ventilation.
, Question 3
What is the recommended chest compression rate for adults?
A) 80-100 per minute
B) 100-120 per minute
C) 120-140 per minute
D) 140-160 per minute
Rationale: 100-120 per minute ensures effective circulation.
Question 4
What is the correct compression depth for an adult?
A) 1 inch
B) At least 2 inches but not more than 2.4 inches
C) 3 inches
D) 4 inches
Rationale: 2-2.4 inches optimizes cardiac output.
Question 5
Where should chest compressions be performed on an adult?
A) Lower half of the sternum
B) Center of the chest, between the nipples
C) Upper sternum
D) Left side of the chest
Rationale: The center ensures effective compression.
Question 6
What is the first action after finding an unresponsive adult with no pulse?
A) Check for breathing
B) Begin CPR starting with compressions
C) Attach an AED
D) Call for help
Rationale: Compressions are the first step after confirming no pulse.
Question 7
When should an AED first be used for an adult in cardiac arrest?
A) After 5 minutes of CPR
B) As soon as it is available