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RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would
perform cycles of: - -30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations
-Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a
conscious person is choking? - -Clutching the throat
-The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should
you do next? - -Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there is
no immediate danger.
-How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care? - -Use protective equipment, such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care.
-A patron has slurred speech, is unable to lift their right arm level with their
left arm and is unable to smile without one side of their face drooping. These
are symptoms of: - -Stroke
-You are walking on the pool deck when the swim team coach suddenly
collapses in front of you. During your primary assessment, you find that the
victim doesn't have a pulse. You should: - -Immediately begin CPR using
cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
-Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to
protect you and the victim from disease transmission? - -resuscitation masks
-You are giving ventilations to a 5 year old child using a resuscitation mask.
You should give 1 ventilation about every: - -3 seconds
-You are providing care to an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing
as a result of a drowning. You give your first ventilation before performing
CPR and notice that the chest doesn't rise. Which of the following should you
do next? - -Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation.
-A patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency. You should: - -Give
them a glucose tablets.
-Wile preparing to use an AED on a victim, you notice a medication patch on
the victim's chest. Which action is appropriate? - -Removing the patch with a
gloved hand.
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