Red Cross BLS Final Exam Study Guide 2026–2027 |
CPR, AED & Basic Life Support Questions and
Answers
You perform a rapid assessment and determine that your patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. On the
basis of your assessment findings, you begin CPR to improve the patient's chances of survival. Which
term refers to clearly and rationally identifying the connection between information and actions? -
correct answers -critical thinking
While orienting a new medical assistant to the facility, you find a patient who is unresponsive in the
exam room. You yell to the medical assistant, "Go get the AED!" Which response by the medical
assistant demonstrates closed-loop communication? - correct answers -"I'll go get the AED."
During a resuscitation, the team leader assigns team roles and tasks to each member. You recognize that
a task has been overlooked. Which is the most appropriate action? - correct answers -Alert the team
leader immediately and identify for them what task has been overlooked.
Which terms refers to the ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to challenging or
complex situations or issues that arise? - correct answers -Problem solving
You have assessed your patient and recognize that they are in cardiac arrest. You should begin CPR... -
correct answers -Immediately
Which mnemonic can help you easily recall and perform assessment? - correct answers -ABC
You enter Ms. Evers's room and notice she is slumped over in her chair and appears unresponsive and
cyanotic. You do not see signs of life-threatening bleeding. Which is the next appropriate action? -
correct answers -Check for responsiveness
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CPR, AED & Basic Life Support Questions and
Answers
You perform a rapid assessment and determine that your patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. On the
basis of your assessment findings, you begin CPR to improve the patient's chances of survival. Which
term refers to clearly and rationally identifying the connection between information and actions? -
correct answers -critical thinking
While orienting a new medical assistant to the facility, you find a patient who is unresponsive in the
exam room. You yell to the medical assistant, "Go get the AED!" Which response by the medical
assistant demonstrates closed-loop communication? - correct answers -"I'll go get the AED."
During a resuscitation, the team leader assigns team roles and tasks to each member. You recognize that
a task has been overlooked. Which is the most appropriate action? - correct answers -Alert the team
leader immediately and identify for them what task has been overlooked.
Which terms refers to the ability to use readily available resources to find solutions to challenging or
complex situations or issues that arise? - correct answers -Problem solving
You have assessed your patient and recognize that they are in cardiac arrest. You should begin CPR... -
correct answers -Immediately
Which mnemonic can help you easily recall and perform assessment? - correct answers -ABC
You enter Ms. Evers's room and notice she is slumped over in her chair and appears unresponsive and
cyanotic. You do not see signs of life-threatening bleeding. Which is the next appropriate action? -
correct answers -Check for responsiveness
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