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The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? - CORRECT ANSWER Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including initiating cardiac monitoring, pulse ox...

American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING EXAM – Q & A STUDY GUIDE Caring for Anaphylactic Shock (pg. 166) Answer: 1. Summon EMS Personnel 2. Assist with prescribed Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EPI Pen) *check label, check expiration date* 3. Administer Emergency Oxygen (if available) Using Epi-Pen (pg. 167) Answer: 1. Locate outside middle of one thigh 2. Remove Safety Cap 3. Quickly push needle into leg at 90 Degree angle 4. Hold and count to 10 seconds; remove after 10 seconds and mas...

American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING Recertification Test - All 100% Correct and Verified answers. A patron collides with another swimmer while diving into the pool and asks the lifeguard for help. Without performing an assessment, the lifeguard tells the patron that they can continue swimming. The patron leaves the facility and seeks medical attention from a hospital after they begins to feel tingling sensations in their arms and legs. The lifeguard may be: a. A Good Samaritan. b. Negligent. ...

American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING PRACTICE Test The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is... Answer: 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. When applying the AED, you notice the victim has several body piercings on their chest. How should you place the pads accordingly? Answer: Place the pads on their chest, being sure to avoid the jewelry. You and another lifeguard are preparing for CPR on an adult. You find no pulse and no breathing and sta...

American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING ONLINE TEST 100% Correct and Verified Answers. You and a fellow lifeguard are giving ventilations using a BVM. You position the mask over the victims’ mouth and nose. What should the other lifeguard do? Answer Squeeze the bag with both hands. While preparing to use an AED on a victim, you notice a medication patch on the victim's chest. Which action is appropriate? Answer Removing the patch with a gloved hand. You determine that a victim is unresponsive ...

American Redcross Lifeguard Training 2020 Exam Questions With Correct Solutions

American RedCross Study guide for lifeguard test. Information is from the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual How can you protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens when treating a victim? Answer: Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier. What is the universal sign that a person is choking? Answer: Clutching the throat. Steps of the Chain of Survival? Answer: 1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation ...

American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING TEST – LATEST You are lifeguarding during a family swim session when you notice a swimmer swimming full lengths of the pool underwater, what do you do? Answer: Immediately stop them from continuing the activity and explain the dangers of the activity After removing a conscious victim, you suspect has a spinal injury from the water you should do all of the following except... Answer: Dry the victim off and provide the pads of an AED A mother and ...

How do WSI's maintain their certification? - Answer- Must teach at least 1 whole course every teo years and report to redcross as well as take the reassessment Who signs the certifications for swim classes? - Answer- Instructor What can an instructor aid do in a LTS class? - Answer- Help/aid especially if class size is large. Must be able to be competent in the exit skills for the specific class they are aiding in What should the DVD for swimming and diving skills be used? - Answer- Us...