American Red Cross Lifeguarding Written Test Graded A+

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Written Test Graded A+ What does F.I.N.D. stand for? Ans- 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 Ans- Emergency Action Plan What is PPE? Ans- Personal Protection Equipment (ie masks, gloves) What does AED stand for? Ans- Automatic External Defibrillator When should you use an AED? Ans- When heart has stopped What does MSDS stand for? Ans- Material Safety Data Sheet (used for chemicals) What does BVM stand for? Ans- Bag-Valve Mask What is the rate of compressions for CPR? Ans- 100 beats/min What does AFR stand for? Ans- Accidental Fecal Release How quickly can cardiac arrest happen after a victim has submerged? Ans- A little as 3 minutes How long can till a body without oxygen has brain damage or death? Ans- As little as 4 to 6 minutes What is a distressed swimmer? Ans- The stage before drowning, distressed... What is the Instinctive Drowning Response? Ans- efforts to keep the mouth about the surface What are signs of active drowning? Ans- extending arms to the side or front pressing down for support What are the signs of a passive victim? Ans- -might float face down near the surface -be limp What is total coverage? Ans- only one lifeguard is watching the whole pool What is back-up coverage? Ans- two or more lifeguards watching the pool What is emergency back-up coverage? Ans- when two or more lifeguards are on duty and one lifeguard must enter the pool for a rescue...other lifeguard must now supervise a larger area What does SAMPLE stand for? Ans- S - Signs and Symptoms A - Allergies M - Medications P - Pertinent past medical history L - Last oral intake E - Events leading up to the inciden