Exam (elaborations)

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test CPR/First Aid Exam EXAM Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers)

0 purchase

Course
American red cross

Institution
American Red Cross

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test CPR/First Aid Exam EXAM Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test CPR/First Aid Exam EXAM Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test CPR/First Aid ...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 5 pages

View example

Uploaded on September 11, 2024
Number of pages 5
Written in 2024/2025
Type Exam (elaborations)
Contains Questions & answers

cprfirst aid exam
verified answers
american red cross lifeguarding test
exam questions and answers

Institution American red cross
Course American red cross

kiarienaomi88 Member since 1 year 86 documents sold

$10.49

Add to cart

Add to wishlist

100% satisfaction guarantee
Immediately available after payment
Both online and in PDF
No strings attached

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test
CPR/First Aid Exam EXAM Questions and
Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers)
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 hands? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand
on top.

Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply the pads
and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, it is most appropriate to... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Position the infant so the head is lower than the chest.

The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is... -
CORRECT ANSWER-15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.

The purpose of a secondary assessment is to... - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify and
care for conditions that are not life threatening.

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.

After summoning EMS for a victim who is conscious and bleeding severely, and after
obtaining consent and putting on gloves, what should you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and apply bandaging.

The bleachers at a swim meet suddenly collapse. Out of all the symptoms in the crowd,
you should first care for... - CORRECT ANSWER-An unconscious victim.

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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A stroke.

As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... -
CORRECT ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.

This study source was downloaded by 100000890748692 from CourseHero.com on 09 -11-2024 13:15:29 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/232450048/American-Red-Cross-Lifeguarding-Test-CPRpdf/

, You notice a child is choking on food at the concession stand. After activating your EAP
and getting consent from the parents, what should you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER-If conscious: Encourage child to cough food out. Not conscious: Stand or
kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.

If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other on a small child or infant, you
should... - CORRECT ANSWER-Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other
on the back.

Where should you place your hands when giving CPR to an infant? - CORRECT
ANSWER-One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers on the center of the
chest.

How deep should you compress the chest when giving CPR to an adult? - CORRECT
ANSWER-At least 2 inches. (2 inches or more)

To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The chest is able to fully recoil between compressions.

If you have a victim that is an adult and is unconscious with a pulse but is not breathing,
what rate should you perform rescue breathing at? Child/Infant? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Adult: 1 ventilation every 5 seconds. Child: 1 every 3 seconds

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
(similar to HAINES recovery position).

When applying the AED, you notice the victim has several body piercings on their chest.
How should you place the pads accordingly? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the pads on
their chest, being sure to avoid the jewelry.

During a primary assessment, what should you check first (after ensuring the scene is
safe)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the victim for responsiveness.

An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their airway is... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Open.

When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate

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.

This study source was downloaded by 100000890748692 from CourseHero.com on 09 -11-2024 13:15:29 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/232450048/American-Red-Cross-Lifeguarding-Test-CPRpdf/

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller kiarienaomi88. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

69052 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now

Start selling

Seller

Exam (elaborations) ·

Exam (elaborations)

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test CPR/First Aid Exam EXAM Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers)

Document information

Subjects

Written for