AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS COURSE 2026
COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL LESSONS 1-6
FULL SOLUTIONS PASSED A+
◉ A patient reports episodes of severe chest pressure that last about 3 to
4 minutes and are unrelieved by rest or position changes. The patient is
pale and diaphoretic. You suspect a myocardial infarction (MI). Which
information would be most important for you to keep in mind when
preparing to care for this patient? Answer: Administering aspirin is an
immediate care step for cases where MI is suspected.
◉ An adult patient has stopped breathing but has a pulse. Which action
would be appropriate? Answer: Give 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds.
◉ You enter an adult patient's room to provide routine care. Noticing the
patient slumped over in the recliner, you perform a quick visual survey.
This includes which of the following actions? Answer: -Assessing for
safety
-Obtaining an initial impression of the patient
-Determining the need for additional resources
◉ An adult in the waiting room has collapsed to the floor. The
environment is safe. Upon reaching the person, you use the "shout-tap-
shout" sequence to: Answer: Check for responsiveness.
COMPLETE STUDY MATERIAL LESSONS 1-6
FULL SOLUTIONS PASSED A+
◉ A patient reports episodes of severe chest pressure that last about 3 to
4 minutes and are unrelieved by rest or position changes. The patient is
pale and diaphoretic. You suspect a myocardial infarction (MI). Which
information would be most important for you to keep in mind when
preparing to care for this patient? Answer: Administering aspirin is an
immediate care step for cases where MI is suspected.
◉ An adult patient has stopped breathing but has a pulse. Which action
would be appropriate? Answer: Give 1 ventilation every 5 to 6 seconds.
◉ You enter an adult patient's room to provide routine care. Noticing the
patient slumped over in the recliner, you perform a quick visual survey.
This includes which of the following actions? Answer: -Assessing for
safety
-Obtaining an initial impression of the patient
-Determining the need for additional resources
◉ An adult in the waiting room has collapsed to the floor. The
environment is safe. Upon reaching the person, you use the "shout-tap-
shout" sequence to: Answer: Check for responsiveness.
