AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINE ANSWERS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED A+ GRADED 100% PASS!!!
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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINE ANSWERS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED A+ GRADED 100% PASS!!!
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
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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING ONLINE
ANSWERS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED A+ GRADED 100% PASS!!!
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 (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2)
Used for CPR
Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-100 BPM (Roughly
the tempo of the song "Staying Alive" by the BeeGees. Ironically, it is also the
tempo of "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen.
You are performing CPR when a second lifeguard arrives. What is most
appropriate for the second lifeguard to do first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check to see
whether EMS personell have been called.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform
CPR for about 2 minutes.
Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles
of... - CORRECT ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
,The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant
is... - CORRECT ANSWER-15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
Hand placement for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult and child: Heel of one hand in
center of chest (on lower half of sternum) with the other hand on top
Infant: 2-3 fingers on center of chest (just below nipple line)
Process of using AED - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn on machine. Apply the pads. Plug
into machine. Follow instructions. CPR should continue during the setup.
Child is choking (conscious). After activating EAP and getting consent from the
parents, what should you do next? What about someone unconscious? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal
thrusts.
For unconscious do CPR.
Depth of chest compression for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult and child: 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The chest is able to fully recoil between compressions.
You are performing CPR on a victim when you notice the chest begins to rise and
fall. What do you do first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop CPR and reassess the victim's
breathing and pulse. If the breathing is not regular, continue CPR as though no
breathing were present.
When giving a primary ventilation to an adult who is unconscious and not
breathing, you notice the chest is not rising. What should you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Re-tilt the head and attempt another ventilation.
, You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim vomits.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn the victim as a unit onto his or her
side. H.A.IN.E.S.
Time it takes to administer a rescue breath? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 second
Adult is unconscious with a pulse but is not breathing, what rate should you
perform rescue breathing at? Child? Infant? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 ventilation
every 5 seconds for adults. 1 every 3 seconds for children and infants.
You pull an adult from the water. After a primary assessment, you conclude the
victim has a pulse but is breathing irregularly. What should you do first? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Give 2 initial ventilations. To clear airway of any water.
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Support the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure
ends.
How can you protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens when treating
a victim? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier.
What is the universal sign that a person is choking? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clutching
the throat.
Steps of the Chain of Survival? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Immediate recognition of
cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
2. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest
compressions
3. Rapid defibrillation
4. Effective advanced life support
5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
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