YMCA BLS Final Exam Prep – Study Guide for
Certification Success
Description: This exam prep resource is tailored for the YMCA BLS final exam, covering CPR
techniques, AED operation, choking relief, and first aid essentials. It provides a focused review
to strengthen knowledge and boost confidence before testing.
Keywords:
CPR review
AED training
BLS exam practice
first aid basics
choking relief
rescue breathing
YMCA certification prep
YMCA BLS Final Exam Prep – 100 MCQAs
1. What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive victim?
A. Begin chest compressions
B. Open the airway
C. Check for responsiveness and breathing
D. Call for an AED
,Answer: C. Check for responsiveness and breathing
2. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults in single rescuer CPR?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 20:2
D. Continuous compressions with rescue breaths every minute
Answer: B. 30:2
3. How deep should chest compressions be performed for an adult?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches
C. About 1.5 inches
D. At least 3 inches
Answer: B. At least 2 inches
4. What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?
A. 80–100 per minute
B. 100–120 per minute
,C. 60–80 per minute
D. 120–150 per minute
Answer: B. 100–120 per minute
5. Which pulse is checked in an adult victim?
A. Radial pulse
B. Carotid pulse
C. Brachial pulse
D. Femoral pulse
Answer: B. Carotid pulse
6. For infants, which pulse is checked during CPR assessment?
A. Carotid
B. Radial
C. Brachial
D. Femoral
Answer: C. Brachial
7. What should you do after determining an adult victim is unresponsive and not
breathing?
, A. Begin CPR immediately
B. Leave to get an AED without calling for help
C. Give two rescue breaths first
D. Call for help, activate EMS, and get an AED if available
Answer: D. Call for help, activate EMS, and get an AED if available
8. When using an AED, what is the first step after turning it on?
A. Deliver a shock
B. Attach the pads to the victim’s bare chest
C. Analyze the rhythm
D. Perform CPR
Answer: B. Attach the pads to the victim’s bare chest
9. When should rescuers switch roles in two-rescuer CPR?
A. Every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes)
B. Every 30 seconds
C. Every 10 compressions
D. Only when tired
Answer: A. Every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes)
Certification Success
Description: This exam prep resource is tailored for the YMCA BLS final exam, covering CPR
techniques, AED operation, choking relief, and first aid essentials. It provides a focused review
to strengthen knowledge and boost confidence before testing.
Keywords:
CPR review
AED training
BLS exam practice
first aid basics
choking relief
rescue breathing
YMCA certification prep
YMCA BLS Final Exam Prep – 100 MCQAs
1. What is the first step in assessing an unresponsive victim?
A. Begin chest compressions
B. Open the airway
C. Check for responsiveness and breathing
D. Call for an AED
,Answer: C. Check for responsiveness and breathing
2. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults in single rescuer CPR?
A. 15:2
B. 30:2
C. 20:2
D. Continuous compressions with rescue breaths every minute
Answer: B. 30:2
3. How deep should chest compressions be performed for an adult?
A. At least 1 inch
B. At least 2 inches
C. About 1.5 inches
D. At least 3 inches
Answer: B. At least 2 inches
4. What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?
A. 80–100 per minute
B. 100–120 per minute
,C. 60–80 per minute
D. 120–150 per minute
Answer: B. 100–120 per minute
5. Which pulse is checked in an adult victim?
A. Radial pulse
B. Carotid pulse
C. Brachial pulse
D. Femoral pulse
Answer: B. Carotid pulse
6. For infants, which pulse is checked during CPR assessment?
A. Carotid
B. Radial
C. Brachial
D. Femoral
Answer: C. Brachial
7. What should you do after determining an adult victim is unresponsive and not
breathing?
, A. Begin CPR immediately
B. Leave to get an AED without calling for help
C. Give two rescue breaths first
D. Call for help, activate EMS, and get an AED if available
Answer: D. Call for help, activate EMS, and get an AED if available
8. When using an AED, what is the first step after turning it on?
A. Deliver a shock
B. Attach the pads to the victim’s bare chest
C. Analyze the rhythm
D. Perform CPR
Answer: B. Attach the pads to the victim’s bare chest
9. When should rescuers switch roles in two-rescuer CPR?
A. Every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes)
B. Every 30 seconds
C. Every 10 compressions
D. Only when tired
Answer: A. Every 5 cycles (about 2 minutes)
