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a victim is having a seizure in the water what should you do? - 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? - 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? - Answer: level of consciousness
where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant - 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? - Answer: seal the mask
An AED has advised that a shock should be given what should you do next? - 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? - 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? - Answer: A stroke.
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? - 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...? - Answer: give 1 breath every 5 seconds
the cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in 2 man CPR for an infant? - Answer: 15 compressions
and 2 ventilations
when caring for musculoskeletal injuries what does RICE stand for? - Answer: Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
when giving abdominal thrusts to an adult where do you position your fist? - Answer: mid abdomen just
above belly button
You are providing care to a victim having a heart attack. What should you do first? - Answer: Summon
EMS
when providing care to a conscious infant who is choking what do you do? - Answer: position infant
with head lower than chest
once you have turned on the AED you should... - Answer: apply pads and allow AED to read heart
rhythm.
what is the first step you should taking caring for a burn victim - Answer: remove victim from source of
burn
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