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CPR AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM
2026|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |100% VERIFIED
Q1. What is the recommended compression depth for an adult
in cardiac arrest?
A) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
B) At least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches (6 cm)
C) Exactly 2 inches
D) 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Answer: B
Rationale: 2020 AHA guidelines: ≥2 inches (5 cm) and ≤2.4
inches (6 cm) for adults.
Q2. The correct compression rate for adult CPR is:
A) 60-80 per minute
B) 80-100 per minute
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C) 100-120 per minute
D) 120-150 per minute
Answer: C
*Rationale: Rate of 100-120 compressions/min maximizes
coronary perfusion.*
Q3. How long should a pulse check take?
A) 15 seconds
B) 5 to 10 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 30 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: No more than 10 seconds; if unsure, start CPR.
Q4. The ideal compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-
rescuer adult CPR is:
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
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C) 30:1
D) Continuous compressions only
Answer: B
*Rationale: 30:2 for single rescuer adult/child/infant (except
newborns).*
Q5. What is the recommended chest recoil after each
compression?
A) Lean on chest to maintain position
B) Allow full recoil; do not lean
C) Keep 50% compression depth
D) Lift hands completely off chest
Answer: B
Rationale: Full recoil allows venous return; leaning reduces filling.
Q6. The first step when finding an unresponsive adult is:
A) Start CPR immediately
B) Give two rescue breaths
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C) Check for responsiveness and call 911 (or send someone)
D) Attach AED
Answer: C
Rationale: Tap and shout; if unresponsive, activate emergency
response.
Q7. Which of the following is NOT a component of high-
quality CPR?
A) Adequate compression rate
B) Full chest recoil
C) Hyperventilation (excessive breaths)
D) Minimizing interruptions to <10 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation decreases venous return and survival.
Q8. In an adult, the correct hand placement for chest
compressions is:
A) Left side of the chest, over the heart
CPR AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT EXAM
2026|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |100% VERIFIED
Q1. What is the recommended compression depth for an adult
in cardiac arrest?
A) At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
B) At least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches (6 cm)
C) Exactly 2 inches
D) 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Answer: B
Rationale: 2020 AHA guidelines: ≥2 inches (5 cm) and ≤2.4
inches (6 cm) for adults.
Q2. The correct compression rate for adult CPR is:
A) 60-80 per minute
B) 80-100 per minute
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C) 100-120 per minute
D) 120-150 per minute
Answer: C
*Rationale: Rate of 100-120 compressions/min maximizes
coronary perfusion.*
Q3. How long should a pulse check take?
A) 15 seconds
B) 5 to 10 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 30 seconds
Answer: B
Rationale: No more than 10 seconds; if unsure, start CPR.
Q4. The ideal compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-
rescuer adult CPR is:
A) 15:2
B) 30:2
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C) 30:1
D) Continuous compressions only
Answer: B
*Rationale: 30:2 for single rescuer adult/child/infant (except
newborns).*
Q5. What is the recommended chest recoil after each
compression?
A) Lean on chest to maintain position
B) Allow full recoil; do not lean
C) Keep 50% compression depth
D) Lift hands completely off chest
Answer: B
Rationale: Full recoil allows venous return; leaning reduces filling.
Q6. The first step when finding an unresponsive adult is:
A) Start CPR immediately
B) Give two rescue breaths
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C) Check for responsiveness and call 911 (or send someone)
D) Attach AED
Answer: C
Rationale: Tap and shout; if unresponsive, activate emergency
response.
Q7. Which of the following is NOT a component of high-
quality CPR?
A) Adequate compression rate
B) Full chest recoil
C) Hyperventilation (excessive breaths)
D) Minimizing interruptions to <10 seconds
Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation decreases venous return and survival.
Q8. In an adult, the correct hand placement for chest
compressions is:
A) Left side of the chest, over the heart
