Lifeguarding Chapter 8 Review
Fill in the blanks: Lack of oxygen can eventually stop the heart (cardiac arrest)
and prevent blood from reaching the brain and other vital organs in as little as ____
minutes after submerging. Brain cell damage or death begins to occur within ____
to____ minutes. - correct answers 3
4
6
Describe the two types of respiratory emergencies: - correct answers Respiratory distress: A condition in
which breathing becomes difficult.
Respiratory arrest: A condition in which breathing stops.
List five possible causes of respiratory distress. - correct answers ■ A partially obstructed airway
■ Illness
■ Chronic conditions, such as asthma and emphysema
■ Congestive heart failure
■ Electrocution, including lightning strikes
■ Heart attack
■ Injury to the head, chest, lungs or abdomen
■ Allergic reactions
■ Drug overdose
■ Poisoning
■ Emotional distress
■ Anaphylactic shock
Fill in the blanks: Lack of oxygen can eventually stop the heart (cardiac arrest)
and prevent blood from reaching the brain and other vital organs in as little as ____
minutes after submerging. Brain cell damage or death begins to occur within ____
to____ minutes. - correct answers 3
4
6
Describe the two types of respiratory emergencies: - correct answers Respiratory distress: A condition in
which breathing becomes difficult.
Respiratory arrest: A condition in which breathing stops.
List five possible causes of respiratory distress. - correct answers ■ A partially obstructed airway
■ Illness
■ Chronic conditions, such as asthma and emphysema
■ Congestive heart failure
■ Electrocution, including lightning strikes
■ Heart attack
■ Injury to the head, chest, lungs or abdomen
■ Allergic reactions
■ Drug overdose
■ Poisoning
■ Emotional distress
■ Anaphylactic shock
