American Red Cross BLS Final Exam Review 2026 | Verified
Q&A | Graded A+
1. What age range is typically defined as a child in the context of CPR and AED
care?
0 to 1 year
5 to 12 years
Puberty to adulthood
1 year to puberty
2. Which action will the nurse take before performing CPR to revive a pregnant
pt undergoing a cardiac arrest?
administer normal saline solution
assess for fetal-maternal hemorrhage
call two staff nurses to hold the pt
place a rolled blanket under the pts hips
3. Describe the role of critical thinking in emergency care situations.
Critical thinking allows responders to assess situations and make
informed decisions quickly.
Critical thinking is only necessary for medical professionals.
Critical thinking is irrelevant in emergency situations.
Critical thinking focuses solely on theoretical knowledge.
4. If you are alone with a child or an infant and he/she is unresponsive you
should
Turn the child or infant's head to the side
, Dial 911 before starting CPR
Start CPR before dialing 911
Perform CPR and do not dial 911
5. What is the term used to describe the ability to effectively utilize available
resources in emergency care?
Communication
Teamwork
Critical thinking
Resuscitation techniques
6. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) has been achieved in a previously
pulseless apneic patient. What is the most appropriate next step?
Immediately transport the patient
Resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions. It is not appropriate
to resume CPR or reanalyze the cardiac rhythm of a patient with a
pulse and effective blood flow.
Reanalyze the patient's cardiac rhythm
Assess the patient's breathing. ROSC is defined as return of
spontaneous circulation (pulse) in a patient recovering from cardiac
arrest. ABCs should be followed with airway and breathing
assessments after ROSC is achieved. If the patient is not breathing
adequately, assisted ventilations with BVM are administered. If the
patient is breathing adequately, high flow oxygen via NRB is
provided.
,7. What is the primary purpose of a bag-valve-mask (BVM) in resuscitation
efforts?
To provide positive pressure ventilation to a patient.
To administer medications during CPR.
To monitor heart rhythms.
To perform chest compressions.
8. What is the first action you should take if a patient starts to move and breathe
during CPR?
Continue CPR until emergency services arrive.
Administer rescue breaths immediately.
Check for a pulse before stopping CPR.
Stop CPR and monitor the patient's breathing.
9. In a scenario where a patient is unresponsive and not breathing, how would
you utilize a bag-valve-mask (BVM) effectively?
By administering breaths at a rate of 20-25 per minute.
By ensuring a proper seal and delivering breaths at a rate of 10-12
per minute.
By only using the BVM if an AED is unavailable.
By using the BVM without any seal to avoid air leakage.
10. Describe the rationale behind the recommended frequency of ventilations
for an adult patient in respiratory arrest.
The frequency is based on the patient's age and not on their
respiratory condition.
, Ventilations should be given continuously to maintain constant
airflow.
The recommended frequency of every 5 to 6 seconds allows for
adequate oxygenation without causing hyperventilation.
The frequency is set to ensure that the patient receives as much air as
possible in a short time.
11. 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?
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Communication
12. In a scenario where a bystander witnesses a cardiac arrest, how can critical
thinking influence their response?
Critical thinking suggests that the bystander should only focus on
calling 911 and not intervene.
Critical thinking would lead the bystander to wait for professional
help without taking action.
Critical thinking allows the bystander to quickly assess the situation,
call for help, and initiate CPR effectively.
Critical thinking encourages the bystander to perform CPR without
assessing the victim's condition.
Q&A | Graded A+
1. What age range is typically defined as a child in the context of CPR and AED
care?
0 to 1 year
5 to 12 years
Puberty to adulthood
1 year to puberty
2. Which action will the nurse take before performing CPR to revive a pregnant
pt undergoing a cardiac arrest?
administer normal saline solution
assess for fetal-maternal hemorrhage
call two staff nurses to hold the pt
place a rolled blanket under the pts hips
3. Describe the role of critical thinking in emergency care situations.
Critical thinking allows responders to assess situations and make
informed decisions quickly.
Critical thinking is only necessary for medical professionals.
Critical thinking is irrelevant in emergency situations.
Critical thinking focuses solely on theoretical knowledge.
4. If you are alone with a child or an infant and he/she is unresponsive you
should
Turn the child or infant's head to the side
, Dial 911 before starting CPR
Start CPR before dialing 911
Perform CPR and do not dial 911
5. What is the term used to describe the ability to effectively utilize available
resources in emergency care?
Communication
Teamwork
Critical thinking
Resuscitation techniques
6. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) has been achieved in a previously
pulseless apneic patient. What is the most appropriate next step?
Immediately transport the patient
Resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions. It is not appropriate
to resume CPR or reanalyze the cardiac rhythm of a patient with a
pulse and effective blood flow.
Reanalyze the patient's cardiac rhythm
Assess the patient's breathing. ROSC is defined as return of
spontaneous circulation (pulse) in a patient recovering from cardiac
arrest. ABCs should be followed with airway and breathing
assessments after ROSC is achieved. If the patient is not breathing
adequately, assisted ventilations with BVM are administered. If the
patient is breathing adequately, high flow oxygen via NRB is
provided.
,7. What is the primary purpose of a bag-valve-mask (BVM) in resuscitation
efforts?
To provide positive pressure ventilation to a patient.
To administer medications during CPR.
To monitor heart rhythms.
To perform chest compressions.
8. What is the first action you should take if a patient starts to move and breathe
during CPR?
Continue CPR until emergency services arrive.
Administer rescue breaths immediately.
Check for a pulse before stopping CPR.
Stop CPR and monitor the patient's breathing.
9. In a scenario where a patient is unresponsive and not breathing, how would
you utilize a bag-valve-mask (BVM) effectively?
By administering breaths at a rate of 20-25 per minute.
By ensuring a proper seal and delivering breaths at a rate of 10-12
per minute.
By only using the BVM if an AED is unavailable.
By using the BVM without any seal to avoid air leakage.
10. Describe the rationale behind the recommended frequency of ventilations
for an adult patient in respiratory arrest.
The frequency is based on the patient's age and not on their
respiratory condition.
, Ventilations should be given continuously to maintain constant
airflow.
The recommended frequency of every 5 to 6 seconds allows for
adequate oxygenation without causing hyperventilation.
The frequency is set to ensure that the patient receives as much air as
possible in a short time.
11. 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?
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Communication
12. In a scenario where a bystander witnesses a cardiac arrest, how can critical
thinking influence their response?
Critical thinking suggests that the bystander should only focus on
calling 911 and not intervene.
Critical thinking would lead the bystander to wait for professional
help without taking action.
Critical thinking allows the bystander to quickly assess the situation,
call for help, and initiate CPR effectively.
Critical thinking encourages the bystander to perform CPR without
assessing the victim's condition.
