, American Red Cross BLS Lesson 2 Q&A Bank 2026 | Exam
Success Guide | Graded A+
1. With regard to the adult patient assessment procedure, what is the first step in
the procedure?
Forming a general impression
Initial assessment
Assessing the need for additional resources
Scene size up
2. Describe the significance of recognizing that a patient is unresponsive and
not breathing in an emergency situation.
It indicates the patient is likely to recover without intervention.
It means the patient is stable and does not require immediate action.
Recognizing that a patient is unresponsive and not breathing
indicates a life-threatening condition requiring immediate
intervention.
It suggests the patient may need a medical evaluation but is not
critical.
3. If you encounter an unresponsive adult patient who is not breathing, what is
the first action you should take according to BLS guidelines?
Call for emergency medical services after assessing for breathing.
Wait for the patient to regain consciousness before taking action.
Administer aspirin immediately.
Check for a pulse and begin CPR if no pulse is detected.
Success Guide | Graded A+
1. With regard to the adult patient assessment procedure, what is the first step in
the procedure?
Forming a general impression
Initial assessment
Assessing the need for additional resources
Scene size up
2. Describe the significance of recognizing that a patient is unresponsive and
not breathing in an emergency situation.
It indicates the patient is likely to recover without intervention.
It means the patient is stable and does not require immediate action.
Recognizing that a patient is unresponsive and not breathing
indicates a life-threatening condition requiring immediate
intervention.
It suggests the patient may need a medical evaluation but is not
critical.
3. If you encounter an unresponsive adult patient who is not breathing, what is
the first action you should take according to BLS guidelines?
Call for emergency medical services after assessing for breathing.
Wait for the patient to regain consciousness before taking action.
Administer aspirin immediately.
Check for a pulse and begin CPR if no pulse is detected.
