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Red Cross Lifeguarding Test/44
Questions and Answers (Study guide for
lifeguard test. Information is from the
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual
2012.)
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - -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? - -Circulation, Airway,
Breathing.
Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2)
Used for CPR
-Rate of chest compressions during CPR? - -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? - -Check to see whether EMS
personell have been called.
-After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - -Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
-Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - -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... - -30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
-The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an
infant is... - -15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
-Hand placement for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - -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 - -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? -
-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 - -Adult and child: 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
-To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted?
- -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? - -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? - -Re-
tilt the head and attempt another ventilation.
-You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim
vomits. What should you do? - -Turn the victim as a unit onto his or her side.
H.A.IN.E.S.
-Time it takes to administer a rescue breath? - -1 second
-Adult is unconscious with a pulse but is not breathing, what rate should you
perform rescue breathing at? Child? Infant? - -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? -
-Give 2 initial ventilations. To clear airway of any water.
-A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - -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? - -Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier.
-What is the universal sign that a person is choking? - -Clutching the throat.
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