BLS Quiz 2026: CPR Steps & Life Support Skills

1. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer CPR in adults?

15:2

30:2

100:2

20:3

2. At what minimum depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult victim?

At least 1 inch

At least 2 inches

At least 3 inches

At least 4 inches

3. What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR?

80–100 compressions per minute

100–120 compressions per minute

120–140 compressions per minute

140–160 compressions per minute

4. When should an AED be applied during CPR?

Only after 5 minutes of CPR

As soon as it is available

Only if the victim is unresponsive

After rescue breathing is initiated

5. Which of the following is the correct hand placement for adult chest compressions?

Lower third of the sternum

Center of the chest between the nipples

Upper left quadrant of the chest

Right side of the ribcage

6. True or False: You should check for a pulse before beginning CPR on an unresponsive adult.

True

False

7. What is the first step in the primary survey (CAB)?

Check for airway obstruction

Perform chest compressions

Ensure scene safety and responsiveness

Apply the AED

8. How long should a rescue breath be delivered during CPR?

0.5 seconds

1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

9. What should you do if you are alone and encounter an unresponsive adult who is not breathing?

Wait for help before starting CPR

Start CPR and activate emergency services immediately

Only perform rescue breathing

Check for a carotid pulse first

10. True or False: Hands-only CPR (compression-only) is as effective as traditional CPR for adults.

True

False

11. What is the correct position for the lower hand during two-handed chest compressions?

On the xiphoid process

Heel on the lower half of the sternum

Directly over the left ventricle

On the upper ribs

12. How often should the AED pads be checked for proper contact during CPR?

Every 30 seconds

Every 2 minutes

Every 5 minutes

Continuously throughout CPR

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14. True or False: You should tilt the head back aggressively when opening an airway in a trauma victim.

True

False

15. When should CPR be discontinued in an unresponsive, non-breathing adult?

After 5 minutes of CPR

When advanced life support arrives or return of spontaneous circulation occurs

After 10 minutes regardless of response

When the rescuer becomes fatigued

BLS Quiz 2026: Do You Really Know the CPR Steps?

1. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer CPR in adults?

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2. At what minimum depth should chest compressions be performed on an adult victim?

3. What is the recommended compression rate for high-quality CPR?

4. When should an AED be applied during CPR?

5. Which of the following is the correct hand placement for adult chest compressions?

6. True or False: You should check for a pulse before beginning CPR on an unresponsive adult.

7. What is the first step in the primary survey (CAB)?

8. How long should a rescue breath be delivered during CPR?

9. What should you do if you are alone and encounter an unresponsive adult who is not breathing?

10. True or False: Hands-only CPR (compression-only) is as effective as traditional CPR for adults.

11. What is the correct position for the lower hand during two-handed chest compressions?

12. How often should the AED pads be checked for proper contact during CPR?

13. What does the 'C' in CAB represent in the BLS primary survey?

14. True or False: You should tilt the head back aggressively when opening an airway in a trauma victim.

15. When should CPR be discontinued in an unresponsive, non-breathing adult?