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Red Cross Lifeguard TrainingWhat are 4 signals that would help you recognize an emergency? - ANSUnusual sighs,
unusual odors, unusual behaviors, and unusual noises
If someone does not give consent, what do you do? - ANSCall 9-1-1
What are situations in which you would call 9-1-1? - ANSNo signs of life, no breathing,
unconsciousness, seizures, apparent poisoning, injured arm with bone showing through the
skin, deep burn on face, trouble breathing, and severe bleeding that does not stop.
What are situations in which you would move a victim? - ANSWhen the scene is unsafe, and
when someone else is more injured and you need to get to that other person
What are ways you could minimize disease transmission? - ANSAvoid touching, breathing,
and biting the person
What are steps you would talk in checking a conscious person? - ANSCheck the scene,
obtain consent, call 911, as the person what's their name, what happened, any allergies,
where is the pain, any medical conditions, and is there any medications they take?
What would you do if someone was in shock? - ANSCall 911, have the person lie down, and
control and external bleeding
What is the best way to check to see if a person is unconscious? - ANSAsk them, "Are you
okay, are you okay?"
What is the most important step to take in an emergency situation? - ANSCall 911
What are the signs of troubled breathing? - ANSSlow or rapid breathing,, usually deep or
shallow breathing, gasping for breath, unusually moist or cool skin, shortness of breath,
dizziness or lightheadedness, and apprehensive or fearful feelings.
What care should you give to a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak, or
breathe? - ANSAbdominal back thrusts and back blows
How long do you check for signs of life? - ANS10 seconds
How long should one rescue breath be? - ANS1 second
What are the signs of a heart attack? - ANSTrouble breathing, chest pain, loss of
consciousness, discomfort, and nausea
How many cycles of CPR should be preformed in 2 minutes on an adult? - ANS5 cycles
, What is one cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for an adult? - ANS30 compressions,
2 rescue breaths
Why is early CPR an important link in the cardiac chain of survival? - ANSIt helps circulate
blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs until an AED is ready to use or emergency
medical personnel arrives.
Why should you stop giving CPR? - ANSIf the scene becomes unsafe, you find a sign of life,
AED is ready to use, you are too exhausted to continue, or another trained responder takes
over.
What are the steps in treating a burn? - ANSCheck the scene for safety, stop the burning by
removing the person from the source of the burn, check for life threatening conditions, cool
the burn with large amounts of cold running water, cover the burn loosely, with a sterile
dressing, prevent infection, take steps to minimize shock, keep the person from getting
chilled or overheated, comfort and reassure the person.
How should a splint be applied? - ANSAround the injury, top and bottom, check for skin
discoloration and circulation
How do you care for a person who is having a seizure? - ANSYou call 911 and try to calm
them down
What is a stroke? - ANSBlood clot to the brain
What is a diabetic emergency? - ANSWhen diabetics have too much sugar or don't have
enough and need sugar.
What is a open fracture? - ANSBone sticking out of skin
What do you do for someone suffering from heat exhaustion? - ANSGive them cool water,
elevate them, call 911, take off their clothes, and get a fan on them.
What are the stages of heat exhaustion from least to most severe? - ANSCramps,
exhaustion, and heat stroke
How should you care for someone with frostbite? - ANSKeep the blood flowing, get cold wet
clothes, anything wet off of them.
What are the steps in caring for a bleeding wound? - ANSApply pressure, wrap around the
wound
What are the signs for internal bleeding? - ANSCan taste iron, red / blue skin, tender,
swollen or bruised skin, vomiting, or coughing blood.
What does FAST stand for? - ANSFace, arm, speech, and time.
What do you do when someone who is allergic is stung by a bee? - ANSCall 911
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