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CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - ANSWER In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - ANSWER Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - ANSWER Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - ANSWER Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. W...

Cardiac chain of survival - answer-1)early recognition/calling 2)early cpr 3) early defibrillation 4) early ems What should a second lifeguard do if he arrives and the primary is already preforming cpr - answer-Check to make sure EMS has been called Recognizing an asthma attack - answer-Wheezing coughing difficulty breathing Caring for an asthma attack - answer-Help sit up, help take their medicine (shake inhaler and remove the cover), breathe out, inhale deeply, hold breath for 10 s, m...

What should you do if the person does not give consent? - answer-do not give care but call 911 What is not an indication that an emergency has occurred? - answer-children laughing and playing About how many seconds should you check for breathing? - answer-no more than 10 seconds You determine that a person may be in shock. You do not do... - answer-give them water By following standard precautions to protect yourself and the injured or ill person, you can: - answer-minimize the risk ...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - answer-In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - answer-Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2) Used for CPR Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - answer-100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the song "Staying Alive" by the BeeGees. Ironically, it is also the tempo of "An...

Red Cross Lifeguarding Questions & Answers Final Exam As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform cycles of: - CORRECT ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clutching the throat The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell the patron the victim should not be mov...

Red Cross Lifeguarding Questions & Answers Final Exam As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform cycles of: - CORRECT ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clutching the throat The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell the patron the victim should not be mov...

Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Test Exam 2024/2025 CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2) Used for CPR Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the ...

lifeguard review (american red cross) Exam Questions With Correct Answers Primary responsibility of a lifeguard - Correct Answer to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic center 5 characteristics of lifeguard - Correct Answer 1. knowledge and skilled ble e eous and consistent ive lifeguards should - Correct Answer always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty 5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from a...

Red Cross Lifeguard Training Questions With Correct Answers What are 4 signals that would help you recognize an emergency? - Correct Answer Unusual sighs, unusual odors, unusual behaviors, and unusual noises If someone does not give consent, what do you do? - Correct Answer Call 9-1-1 What are situations in which you would call 9-1-1? - Correct Answer No signs of life, no breathing, unconsciousness, seizures, apparent poisoning, injured arm with bone showing through the skin, deep burn...

Red Cross Lifeguard Online Test Questions With Complete Solutions An AED indicates that "no shock is advised." Which of the following is most appropriate to do next? - Correct Answer Perform CPR for about 2 minutes Based on which of the following signs and symptoms would you determine that a victim is experiencing respiratory distress? - Correct Answer Gasping for breath As you are giving ventilations with a resuscitation mask, the victim vomits. Which of the following would you do fi...

Lifeguard Test: Red Cross Questions With Complete Solutions How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim. d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when provid...