American Red Cross Lifeguard Bundle

A child falls backwards from a water play structure in extremely shallow water. She can not stand up. If you suspect a head, neck or spinal injury, you should: Correct Answer: Provide manual stabilization placing your hands on either side of her head until more help arrives. A child is in distres...

How can you best protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier w...

As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform cycles of: CORRECT ANSWER 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? CORRECT ANSWER Clutching the throat The patron as...

An adult patient who has collapsed is unresponsive. When conducting a rapid assessment of the patient, you simultaneously check breathing and a carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds, but no more than ______. CORRECT ANSWER 10 A patient reports episodes of severe chest pressure that last about 3 to...

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...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... correct answer In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... correct answer Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your...

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? A | To encourage patrons to participate in water safety educational programs B | To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility C | To schedule and participate in frequent inservice trainings D | To deliver ...

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? correct answer To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. correct answer Monitoring activities in and near the water through patro...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: correct answer b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: correct answer c. Inspecting the pool and rescue equip...