BLS AHA FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (2026/2027 UPDATED) |
GRADED A+ | 100% SUCCESS
explain the ADULT chain of survival - Correct Answer -recognition: of cardiac arrest
activation: of emergency response system
CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation w/emphasis on chest compressions
defribrillation: rapid
advanced life support: ambulance etc.
post-cardiac arrest care
explain the pediatric chain of survival - Correct Answer -prevention: of arrest
bystander CPR: early high quality bystander CPR
activation: rapid activation of the EMS
advanced life support: abulance etc.
post-cardiac arrest care
6 steps of critical concepts - Correct Answer -start compressions within 10 seconds
of recognition of cardiac arrest.
, push hard and fast: compress at rate of 100/min.
depth of at least 2" (5cm) for child/adult 1 1/2 (4cm) for infants
allow complete chest recoil
limit compression interruptions to less than 10 seconds
explain sequence - Correct Answer -chest compression
airway
breathing
C-A-B
explain the continued de-emphasis of the pulse check - Correct Answer -if the
victim is unresponsive, not breathing, or only gasping, healthcare providers may
take up to 10 seconds to attempt to feel for a pulse (brachial for infant, carotid or
femoral for child)
then if you don't find it start chest compressions
AED for infants - Correct Answer -not recommended. use manual defribulator. if
one not available use AED pediatric dose attenuator, otherwise use AED without
pediatric as last resort.
C-A-B-D - Correct Answer -Chest compressions
2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (2026/2027 UPDATED) |
GRADED A+ | 100% SUCCESS
explain the ADULT chain of survival - Correct Answer -recognition: of cardiac arrest
activation: of emergency response system
CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation w/emphasis on chest compressions
defribrillation: rapid
advanced life support: ambulance etc.
post-cardiac arrest care
explain the pediatric chain of survival - Correct Answer -prevention: of arrest
bystander CPR: early high quality bystander CPR
activation: rapid activation of the EMS
advanced life support: abulance etc.
post-cardiac arrest care
6 steps of critical concepts - Correct Answer -start compressions within 10 seconds
of recognition of cardiac arrest.
, push hard and fast: compress at rate of 100/min.
depth of at least 2" (5cm) for child/adult 1 1/2 (4cm) for infants
allow complete chest recoil
limit compression interruptions to less than 10 seconds
explain sequence - Correct Answer -chest compression
airway
breathing
C-A-B
explain the continued de-emphasis of the pulse check - Correct Answer -if the
victim is unresponsive, not breathing, or only gasping, healthcare providers may
take up to 10 seconds to attempt to feel for a pulse (brachial for infant, carotid or
femoral for child)
then if you don't find it start chest compressions
AED for infants - Correct Answer -not recommended. use manual defribulator. if
one not available use AED pediatric dose attenuator, otherwise use AED without
pediatric as last resort.
C-A-B-D - Correct Answer -Chest compressions
