ALS/ACLS RED CROSS ELITE STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WITH SOLVED
SCENARIOS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
EDITION
◉When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper
depth for chest compressions? Answer: At least 2 inches (5cm) but less
than 2.4 96cm)
◉What is the rapid assessment? Answer: A quick assessment to ensure
safety, form an initial impression about the patient's condition and
determine the need for additional resources
◉During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a
patient's level of consciousness? Answer: AVPU model
◉When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced
airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
◉A team member confirms that a message is received and understood.
What communication technique is the team member using? Answer:
Closed-loop communication
,◉A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To
practice good communication, the team member should do which of the
following? Answer: Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention.
◉A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Answer: Crew resource
management
◉When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient
experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory
emergency? Answer: secondary assessment
◉Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Answer: Checking airway patency
◉Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Answer: Sets
clear expectations
Facilitates a debriefing session
,Assigns roles
◉What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate
ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest? Answer: 35-45
mmHg
◉When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate
for chest compressions? Answer: 100 to 120 per minute
◉The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-
of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links?
Answer: 6
◉Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Answer: Provide at the proper depth.
Provide at the proper rate.
Minimize interruptions.
◉Mr. Williams is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse.
Which actions should the team take initially to ensure high-quality CPR?
Answer: Expose Mr. Williams' chest.
, Begin compressions immediately.
Ensure Mr. Williams is supine on a firm, flat surface.
◉After exposing the patient's chest, how should your hands be
positioned? Answer: Two hands, one on top of the other, fingers
interlaced
◉Which are essential to providing high-quality CPR? Answer: Allow
the chest to recoil fully after each compression.
Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more
than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Minimize interruptions to chest compressions.
◉Based on your visual survey, the patient appears to be unresponsive.
What should your immediate next action be? Answer: Check for
responsiveness.
◉A patient appears to be unresponsive. While completing the breathing
and pulse check, you should do which of the following? Answer:
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WITH SOLVED
SCENARIOS AND DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
EDITION
◉When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper
depth for chest compressions? Answer: At least 2 inches (5cm) but less
than 2.4 96cm)
◉What is the rapid assessment? Answer: A quick assessment to ensure
safety, form an initial impression about the patient's condition and
determine the need for additional resources
◉During a primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine a
patient's level of consciousness? Answer: AVPU model
◉When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced
airway in place, what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Answer: 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
◉A team member confirms that a message is received and understood.
What communication technique is the team member using? Answer:
Closed-loop communication
,◉A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To
practice good communication, the team member should do which of the
following? Answer: Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
Repeat the task back to the team leader.
Acknowledge initiation of the intervention.
◉A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Answer: Crew resource
management
◉When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient
experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory
emergency? Answer: secondary assessment
◉Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Answer: Checking airway patency
◉Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Answer: Sets
clear expectations
Facilitates a debriefing session
,Assigns roles
◉What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate
ventilation in an intubated patient in respiratory arrest? Answer: 35-45
mmHg
◉When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate
for chest compressions? Answer: 100 to 120 per minute
◉The Adult In-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival and the Adult Out-
of-Hospital Cardiac Chain of Survival each contain how many links?
Answer: 6
◉Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions?
Answer: Provide at the proper depth.
Provide at the proper rate.
Minimize interruptions.
◉Mr. Williams is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse.
Which actions should the team take initially to ensure high-quality CPR?
Answer: Expose Mr. Williams' chest.
, Begin compressions immediately.
Ensure Mr. Williams is supine on a firm, flat surface.
◉After exposing the patient's chest, how should your hands be
positioned? Answer: Two hands, one on top of the other, fingers
interlaced
◉Which are essential to providing high-quality CPR? Answer: Allow
the chest to recoil fully after each compression.
Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more
than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Minimize interruptions to chest compressions.
◉Based on your visual survey, the patient appears to be unresponsive.
What should your immediate next action be? Answer: Check for
responsiveness.
◉A patient appears to be unresponsive. While completing the breathing
and pulse check, you should do which of the following? Answer:
