Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Test Exam 2024/2025

Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Test Exam 2024/2025 CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2) Used for CPR Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the song "Staying Alive" by the BeeGees. Ironically, it is also the tempo of "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen. You are performing CPR when a second lifeguard arrives. What is most appropriate for the second lifeguard to do first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check to see whether EMS personell have been called. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - CORRECT ANSWERHeel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... - CORRECT ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is... - CORRECT ANSWER-15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. Hand placement for CPR for an: Adult, Child, Infant - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult and child: Heel of one hand in center of chest (on lower half of sternum) with the other hand on top Infant: 2-3 fingers on center of chest (just below nipple line) Process of using AED - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn on machine. Apply the pads. Plug into machine. Follow instructions. CPR should continue during the setup. Child is choking (conscious). After activating EAP and getting consent from the parents, what should you do next? What about someone unconscious? - CORRECT ANSWERStand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts. For unconscious do CPR