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LIFEGUARD EXAM 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission
when providing care... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Use personal protection
equipment (PPE), like disposable gloves and a breathing barrier when
giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? - CORRECT ANSWERS-holding the
throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-call for an EMS and have them sit or lie in a way
that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWERS-turn
them on their side and clear their airway
What your initial impression is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-how does the
victim look as you size up the scene?
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an
infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Rescue breaths (ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5
seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-remove with gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
use your senses to see if the scene is safe, form an initial impression, and
put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-gasping for breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-at least 2 inches, no more than 2.4
What should you do if an AED does not advise a shock? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-continue CPR for 2 minutes
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CPR is only performed in what scenario? - CORRECT ANSWERS-if the
victim is in cardiac arrest
What should you do if your breaths do not go in? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
always re-tilt and try again
What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-recognition of a cardiac emergency and activate the EAP
What should you do if there is no immediate danger? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-do not move the victim
If someone is having a heart attack, what do you do first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-call EMS
What should you NEVER give a diabetic? - CORRECT ANSWERS-diet soda
or sugar free sports drinks
To do CPR well, what do you have to do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Expose the
chest to make sure you have the correct hand placement and complete
chest recoil
What is the secondary going to do in a CPR scenario once they are on the
scene? - CORRECT ANSWERS-See if the EMS has been called
What is your protective layer when you are giving breaths? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Resuscitation mask
If your victim is conscious what do you need to do first before helping
them? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ask for consent
If you pull someone out of the water and they are unresponsive what do
you administer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 ventilations and then CPR
What do you do if the AED might touch each other, especially on a small
child or infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Place one pad one the back and one
on the chest
When doing your primary assessment, what do you check first? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Responsiveness
How many people are a BVM used with? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
What should a child's ventilations be? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 every 3
seconds
What is the compression-per-minute rate for CPR? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
bewteen 100-120
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