AHA BLS REVIEW FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing cpr to an
adult? a. 10 compressions to 2 breaths b. 15 compressions to 2 breaths c. 30
compressions to 2 breathsd. 100 compressions to 2 breaths.
Answer: C
◍ If manual defib is not available for infant victim what action should you
take?a. perform high-quality cprb. use a aed equipped with pediatric dose
attenuatorc. use an aed without a pediatric dose attenuatord. wait for
advanced care to arrive.
Answer: B
◍ You and another rescuer begin CP
R. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing.
What should you say to offer constructive feedback?.
Answer: "you need to compress at a rate of at least 100 to 120 per minute"
◍ Which is the most common cause of unresponsivement and cardiac arrest in
children?.
Answer: Respiratory failure
◍ 8. The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at leasta. 1
inchb. 2 inchesc. 3 inchesd. 4 inches.
Answer: B
◍ 4. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify
cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal
breathing), a healthcare provider should check a pulse for no more thana. 25
secondsb. 10 secondsc. 15 secondsd. 20 seconds.
, Answer: B
◍ "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions,
functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement
with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed..
Answer: Clear roles and responsibilities
◍ A 9 year old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is
safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for
nearby help and activates the emergency response system by calling 911.
The rescuer then immediately begins performing high quality CP
R. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves
to get the AE
D. What action supports 2 rescuer CPR?.
Answer: Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
◍ Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this
important to survival?.
Answer: It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
◍ You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you
hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 911. What should
you do next?.
Answer: Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing.
◍ You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you
hear gasping sounds and there is no pulse. What should you do next?.
Answer: Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
◍ What is not an example of an opioid?a. heroinb. hydrocodonec. morphined.
naloxone.
Answer: D
◍ Scenario: 53-year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive.
You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You
find him lying motionless on the floor. The man doesnt respond when you
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing cpr to an
adult? a. 10 compressions to 2 breaths b. 15 compressions to 2 breaths c. 30
compressions to 2 breathsd. 100 compressions to 2 breaths.
Answer: C
◍ If manual defib is not available for infant victim what action should you
take?a. perform high-quality cprb. use a aed equipped with pediatric dose
attenuatorc. use an aed without a pediatric dose attenuatord. wait for
advanced care to arrive.
Answer: B
◍ You and another rescuer begin CP
R. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing.
What should you say to offer constructive feedback?.
Answer: "you need to compress at a rate of at least 100 to 120 per minute"
◍ Which is the most common cause of unresponsivement and cardiac arrest in
children?.
Answer: Respiratory failure
◍ 8. The depth of compressions for an adult victim should be at leasta. 1
inchb. 2 inchesc. 3 inchesd. 4 inches.
Answer: B
◍ 4. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend that to identify
cardiac arrest in an unresponsive victim with no breathing (or no normal
breathing), a healthcare provider should check a pulse for no more thana. 25
secondsb. 10 secondsc. 15 secondsd. 20 seconds.
, Answer: B
◍ "The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions,
functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt." Match this statement
with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed..
Answer: Clear roles and responsibilities
◍ A 9 year old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is
safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for
nearby help and activates the emergency response system by calling 911.
The rescuer then immediately begins performing high quality CP
R. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation
attempt. Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves
to get the AE
D. What action supports 2 rescuer CPR?.
Answer: Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
◍ Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this
important to survival?.
Answer: It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
◍ You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you
hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone 911. What should
you do next?.
Answer: Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing.
◍ You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you
hear gasping sounds and there is no pulse. What should you do next?.
Answer: Begin CPR; the gasps are not normal breathing
◍ What is not an example of an opioid?a. heroinb. hydrocodonec. morphined.
naloxone.
Answer: D
◍ Scenario: 53-year old man suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive.
You witness him collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. You
find him lying motionless on the floor. The man doesnt respond when you
