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American Red Cross BLS Final ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Brief Exam Coverage: American Red Cross BLS
This exam covers key BLS concepts as outlined in the latest American Red Cross BLS curriculum,
including:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Chain of Survival
• AED use and safety
• Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation
• Team dynamics and rescue breathing
• Choking (FBAO) management
• Special considerations (pregnancy, hypothermia, opioid overdose)
• Recovery position and post-resuscitation care
American Red Cross BLS Final Exam (200 MCQs)
1. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
• A) 15:2
• B) 30:2
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• C) 30:1
• D) 15:1
Answer: B
*Rationale: The ARC BLS guideline for single-rescuer adult CPR is 30 compressions to 2
breaths, regardless of whether an advanced airway is in place.*
2. How deep should chest compressions be for an adult victim?
• A) At least 1 inch
• B) At least 2 inches (5 cm)
• C) At least 2.4 inches (6 cm)
• D) At least 3 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: At least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm) ensures adequate
blood flow while minimizing injury risk.
3. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
• A) 60-80 per minute
• B) 80-100 per minute
• C) 100-120 per minute
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• D) 120-140 per minute
Answer: C
*Rationale: 100-120 compressions per minute balances coronary perfusion with
adequate recoil time.*
4. When should an AED be used on an adult victim?
• A) After 2 minutes of CPR
• B) Immediately when available, even before starting CPR
• C) Only after EMS arrives
• D) After giving 2 rescue breaths
Answer: B
Rationale: Use the AED as soon as it arrives; early defibrillation is critical for shockable
rhythms.
5. What is the first step when you see an unresponsive adult?
• A) Check for pulse
• B) Begin chest compressions
• C) Tap and shout, check for responsiveness
• D) Call 911 immediately
Answer: C
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Rationale: Assess responsiveness first. If unresponsive, then activate emergency response
and check breathing/pulse.
6. For a child (1 year to puberty), single-rescuer CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio is:
• A) 15:2
• B) 30:2
• C) 30:1
• D) 15:1
Answer: B
*Rationale: Single rescuer uses 30:2 for all ages except newborns. Two-rescuer
child/infant uses 15:2.*
7. What is the maximum interval for pulse check during BLS?
• A) 5 seconds
• B) 10 seconds
• C) 15 seconds
• D) 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: Check pulse for no more than 10 seconds; if uncertain, resume compressions
immediately.
American Red Cross BLS Final ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Brief Exam Coverage: American Red Cross BLS
This exam covers key BLS concepts as outlined in the latest American Red Cross BLS curriculum,
including:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Chain of Survival
• AED use and safety
• Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation
• Team dynamics and rescue breathing
• Choking (FBAO) management
• Special considerations (pregnancy, hypothermia, opioid overdose)
• Recovery position and post-resuscitation care
American Red Cross BLS Final Exam (200 MCQs)
1. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
• A) 15:2
• B) 30:2
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• C) 30:1
• D) 15:1
Answer: B
*Rationale: The ARC BLS guideline for single-rescuer adult CPR is 30 compressions to 2
breaths, regardless of whether an advanced airway is in place.*
2. How deep should chest compressions be for an adult victim?
• A) At least 1 inch
• B) At least 2 inches (5 cm)
• C) At least 2.4 inches (6 cm)
• D) At least 3 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: At least 2 inches (5 cm) but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm) ensures adequate
blood flow while minimizing injury risk.
3. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
• A) 60-80 per minute
• B) 80-100 per minute
• C) 100-120 per minute
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• D) 120-140 per minute
Answer: C
*Rationale: 100-120 compressions per minute balances coronary perfusion with
adequate recoil time.*
4. When should an AED be used on an adult victim?
• A) After 2 minutes of CPR
• B) Immediately when available, even before starting CPR
• C) Only after EMS arrives
• D) After giving 2 rescue breaths
Answer: B
Rationale: Use the AED as soon as it arrives; early defibrillation is critical for shockable
rhythms.
5. What is the first step when you see an unresponsive adult?
• A) Check for pulse
• B) Begin chest compressions
• C) Tap and shout, check for responsiveness
• D) Call 911 immediately
Answer: C
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Rationale: Assess responsiveness first. If unresponsive, then activate emergency response
and check breathing/pulse.
6. For a child (1 year to puberty), single-rescuer CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio is:
• A) 15:2
• B) 30:2
• C) 30:1
• D) 15:1
Answer: B
*Rationale: Single rescuer uses 30:2 for all ages except newborns. Two-rescuer
child/infant uses 15:2.*
7. What is the maximum interval for pulse check during BLS?
• A) 5 seconds
• B) 10 seconds
• C) 15 seconds
• D) 20 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: Check pulse for no more than 10 seconds; if uncertain, resume compressions
immediately.
