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RED CROSS LIFE GUARD TEST 2024 | 3 CURRENTLY TESTING VERSION WITH A PREDICTOR VERSION AND A STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
RED CROSS LIFE GUARD TEST 2024 | 3 CURRENTLY
TESTING VERSION WITH A PREDICTOR VERSION AND A
STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS
| LATEST UPDATE
RED CROSS LIFE GUAR D TEST 2024 | 3 CURRENTL Y TESTING VERSION WITH A PREDICTOR VERSION AND A STUDY GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE What is the difference between total and zone coverage - CORRECT ANSWER total coverage: you are the only lifeguard conducting surveillance Zone coverage: the swimming S area is divided into separate zones with one zone for each lifeguard station Lifeguards should be actively _____ their zones. Why? - CORRECT ANSWER searching - to make sure they don't miss anything that's happening like someone drowning or in distress You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. All of the following will help you deal with monotony EXCEPT for which? A. Stay fully engaged and do not let attention drift B. Change body position and posture periodically C. Swing whistle lanyard D. Sit upright and slightly forward - CORRECT ANSWER C The glare of the lights on the water and the water movements are making it hard to see all areas of your zone. Circle all acceptable options. A. Wear polarized sunglasses. B. Adjust your body position; stand up to look around and through the glare spots. C. Reposition the lifeguard station with the permission of your supervisor D. Be aware of the normal appearance of the bottom of the pool; know the appearance of drains, colored tiles or painted depth markings E. Do not change your position as a lifeguard stations are placed to be aesthetically pleasing - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C, D It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the following can help you stay alert except for which? A. Stay in a cooler area during breaks B. Stay hydrated while drinking plenty of water C. Rotate more frequently D. Jump in the pool while on surveillance duty to cool off - CORRECT ANSWER D Why is it important for lifeguard managers to conduct drills to test zones? - CORRECT ANSWER to make sure they're appropriate for adequate patron surveillance and response time to victims in water Rapid , deep breathing, is a dangerous technique used by some swimmers to try to swim long distances underwater or to hold their breath for an extended period while submerged in one place - CORRECT ANSWER hyperventilating How can you protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogens transmission when providing care? - CORRECT ANSWER Use PPE Such as Disposable Gloves Breathing Barrier/Mask A child is wheezing and grabbing his chest. After obtaining consent his mother tells you he has asthma but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Summon EMS 2) Place victim in positions that helps breathing While at the snack bar a child grabs his throat. You ask him if he is choking and he nods yes. You activate the facility's emergency action plan. You tell him you a life guard and get consent from his parents. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Stand/kneel behind victim 2) give 5 back blows 3) followed by 5 abdominal thrusts 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...? - CORRECT ANSWER give 1 breath every 5 seconds You come upon a scene where a patron appears to be injured. Before approaching the victim what should you do to size up the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin primary assessment When providing care during an emergency what should you first do? - CORRECT ANSWER Size up the scene You were preforming CPR on an adult how deep should you compress the chest? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 inches What is the fist step in the cardiac chain of survival? - CORRECT ANSWER Early recognition +access to EMS You are providing care to a victim having a heart attack. What should you do first? - CORRECT ANSWER Summon EMS Once you turn in the AED you should...? - CORRECT ANSWER apply pads and allow AED to analyze heart rhythms To ensure effective chest compression during CPR you should...? - CORRECT ANSWER Allow chest to fully recoil between chest compressions You are preforming CPR on a victim and a 2nd life guard arrives. What should the second life guard do first? - CORRECT ANSWER check whether EMS has been summoned What should you use when giving ventilation to protect you and the victim from disease transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER use a CPR breathing barrier/ mask You are providing care to a pool maintenance worker who has fallen off a ladder. The victim is conscious. What should you do first? - CORRECT ANSWER obtain consent from the victim Should you summon EMS personnel for a victim with an open wound with the bone protruding? - CORRECT ANSWER yes You pull an unconscious adult from the water who is taking infrequent gasps. During the primary assessment you find the victim has a pulse. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER give 2 initial ventilations If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other such as with a small child or infant what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER put one on the middle of the chest and one on the middle of the back You have sized up the scene and determined it is safe. Then performing a primary assessment what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER check for responsiveness You are preparing to give ventilations to a 5 year old you give 1 ventilation about every ___________ seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 When giving a child CPR you should do so at the rate of ______ compressions per minute. - CORRECT ANSWER 100 An AED has advised that a shock should be given what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER tell everyone to stand clear You are about to apply AED pads to a victims chest that has several body piercings on the chest what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER apply pads making sure to avoid the jewelry The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in 2 man CPR for an infant? - CORRECT ANSWER 15 compressions and 2 ventilations You are positioned above the childs head and are using mask to give ventilations. After you position the mask what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER seal the mask
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