a victim is having a seizure in the water what should you do? correct answer Support the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends
What is the first step of the cardiac chain survival? correct answer Early recognition and access to emergency medical services (EMS) system.
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a victim is having a seizure in the water what should you do? correct answer Support the
victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends
What is the first step of the cardiac chain survival? correct answer Early recognition and
access to emergency medical services (EMS) system.
when checking a victim during the secondary assessment and you notice changes in her LOC
what does LOC stand for? correct answer level of consciousness
where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant correct
answer 1 hand on forehead
2-3 fingers on center of chest
you are positioned above the childs head and are using mask to give ventilations. After you
position the mask what should you do? correct answer seal the mask
An AED has advised that a shock should be given what should you do next? correct answer
tell everyone to stand clear
a way to remember the questions to ask when taking a brief history is to use SAMPLE. What
does each letter stand for? correct answer Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent past medical history
Last oral intake
Event leading up to the incident
, A victim has slurred speech, cannot lift their right arm level with the left, is unable to smile and
half her face is drooping. What would you assume has happened? correct answer A stroke.
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? correct answer
The chest is able to fully recoil between compressions.
You and another life guard find an unconscious adult on the floor in the locker room. You
activate EAP , size up scene, and preform primary assessment. You find the victim not breathing
but has a pulse. You call 911 then...? correct answer give 1 breath every 5 seconds
the cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in 2 man CPR for an infant? correct answer
15 compressions and 2 ventilations
when caring for musculoskeletal injuries what does RICE stand for? correct answer Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
when giving abdominal thrusts to an adult where do you position your fist? correct answer
mid abdomen just above belly button
You are providing care to a victim having a heart attack. What should you do first? correct
answer Summon EMS
when providing care to a conscious infant who is choking what do you do? correct answer
position infant with head lower than chest
once you have turned on the AED you should... correct answer apply pads and allow AED to
read heart rhythm.
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