American Red Cross BLS Final Exam Review 2026 – Complete 200+ Q&A Test Bank with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales | ARC/AHA-Aligned | CPR, AED & Emergency Response | Graded A+ | Instant Download

,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

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K Start CPR before dialing 911
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K Perform CPR and do not dial 911 K K K K K K




5. What is the term used to describe the ability to effectively utilize available
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resources in emergencycare?
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Communication
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6. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) has been achieved in a previously
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pulseless apneic patient. What is the most appropriate next step?
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K Resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions. It is not appropriate to
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resume CPR or reanalyze the cardiac rhythm of a patient with a pulse
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and effective bloodflow.
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K Assess the patient's breathing. ROSC is defined as return of
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K spontaneous circulation (pulse) in a patient recovering from cardiac
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K arrest. ABCs should be followed with airway and breathing
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K assessments after ROSC is achieved. If the patient is not breathing
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K adequately, assisted ventilations with BVM are administered. If the
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K patient is breathing adequately, high flow oxygen via NRB is
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, 7. What is the primary purpose of a bag-valve-mask (BVM) in resuscitation
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efforts?
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K To provide positive pressure ventilation to a patient.
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K K To administer medications during CPR.
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K To monitor heart rhythms.
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K To perform chest compressions.
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8. What is the first action you should take if a patient starts to move and breathe
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during CPR?
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K Continue CPR until emergency services arrive. K K K K K




K Administer rescue breaths immediately. K K K




K Check for a pulse before stopping CPR.
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K Stop CPR and monitor the patient's breathing.
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9. In a scenario where a patient is unresponsive and not breathing, how would you
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utilize a bag-valve-mask (BVM) effectively?
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K K By administering breaths at a rate of 20-25 per minute.
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K By ensuring a proper seal and delivering breaths at a rate of 10-12
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K By only using the BVM if an AED is unavailable.
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K By using the BVM without any seal to avoid air leakage.
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10. Describe the rationale behind the recommended frequency of ventilations for
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an adult patient in respiratory arrest.
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K The frequency is based on the patient's age and not on their respiratory
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condition.
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