American Red Cross lifeguarding written test already passed

American Red Cross lifeguarding written test already passed What does F.I.N.D. stand for? F = figure out the problem I = identify possible solutions N = name the pros and cons for each solution D = decide which solution is best, then act on it What does EAP stand for Emergency Action Plan What is PPE? Personal Protection Equipment (ie masks, gloves) What does AED stand for? Automatic External Defibrillator When should you use an AED? When heart has stopped What does MSDS stand for? Material Safety Data Sheet (used for chemicals) What does BVM stand for? Bag-Valve Mask What is the rate of compressions for CPR? 100 beats/min What does AFR stand for? Accidental Fecal Release How quickly can cardiac arrest happen after a victim has submerged? A little as 3 minutes How long can till a body without oxygen has brain damage or death? As little as 4 to 6 minutes What is a distressed swimmer? The stage before drowning, distressed... What is the Instinctive Drowning Response? efforts to keep the mouth about the surface What are signs of active drowning? extending arms to the side or front pressing down for support What are the signs of a passive victim? -might float face down near the surface -be limp What is total coverage? only one lifeguard is watching the whole pool What is back-up coverage? two or more lifeguards watching the