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.
, 4. If you find that an unresponsive adult patient is not breathing normally, what
should be your immediate next step?
Wait for the patient to regain consciousness.
Administer CPR and call for emergency assistance.
Check the patient's blood pressure.
Provide the patient with water to drink.
5. Describe the purpose of the 'shout-tap-shout' sequence in Basic Life Support
training.
The 'shout-tap-shout' sequence is used to assess responsiveness in
an unresponsive adult.
The sequence is meant to provide ventilations to the patient.
The sequence is used to check for a pulse.
The sequence is designed to administer aspirin.
6. What are the three actions to check for normal breathing in an unresponsive
adult patient?
Check the patient's pulse, Observe the skin color, Assess
responsiveness.
Administer CPR, Call for emergency help, Check for a pulse.
Look to see whether the chest rises and falls, Feel for breathing
against the side of your cheek, Listen for escaping air.
Look for signs of circulation, Assess the patient's temperature, Monitor
the patient's heart rate.
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.
, 4. If you find that an unresponsive adult patient is not breathing normally, what
should be your immediate next step?
Wait for the patient to regain consciousness.
Administer CPR and call for emergency assistance.
Check the patient's blood pressure.
Provide the patient with water to drink.
5. Describe the purpose of the 'shout-tap-shout' sequence in Basic Life Support
training.
The 'shout-tap-shout' sequence is used to assess responsiveness in
an unresponsive adult.
The sequence is meant to provide ventilations to the patient.
The sequence is used to check for a pulse.
The sequence is designed to administer aspirin.
6. What are the three actions to check for normal breathing in an unresponsive
adult patient?
Check the patient's pulse, Observe the skin color, Assess
responsiveness.
Administer CPR, Call for emergency help, Check for a pulse.
Look to see whether the chest rises and falls, Feel for breathing
against the side of your cheek, Listen for escaping air.
Look for signs of circulation, Assess the patient's temperature, Monitor
the patient's heart rate.
