Term 1 of 84
What should you assume about other people's blood and body fluids?
The chest will visibly rise
The fluids are not a source of infection
The fluids are potentially infectious
Breathe through the foam
Term 2 of 84
You are attending to a person who is unresponsive but is breathing normally after a suspected
overdose of pain medication. EMS has been activated. You have placed the person in a recovery
position. Why?
the person will have foam coming out of the nose or mouth
breathe through the foam
to maintain and protect the airway
to observe standard precautions
Term 3 of 84
How is an appropriate slide dispatch rate determined?
Distance from the nearest gas station
Color of the vehicle
Length of time needed to prevent collision
Number of passengers on board
,Term 4 of 84
What is the objective of using a rescue tube during a rescue?
The objective of using a rescue tube during a water rescue is to minimize body to body
contact between yourself and a distress swimmer or drowning swimmer.
To be able to see around curves, play structures, or waterfalls (extremes)
Push hard, and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but don't lean on the chest between
compressions
Scan, Target, Access, Alert, Rescue
Term 5 of 84
When might an animal be allowed on the pool deck?
The animal is trained to assist a person who has a medical condition or disability.
Any animal can be on the pool deck at any time
Animals are allowed for recreational purposes
Animals are not allowed on the pool deck under any circumstances
Term 6 of 84
What should be done before releasing a person back into the facility after a rescue?
Floating on the surface or just underneath the surface of the water.
Instruct the person to watch for excessive cough, difficulty breathing, or another worrisome
symptom that developed within 8 hours after the incident and to seek medical care
immediately if these developed
True
The person will have foam come out of their nose and or mouth
, Term 7 of 84
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe?
The person may feel thirsty
The person may start floating effortlessly
The person may large swallow large amount of water
The person may breathe normally
Term 8 of 84
When giving compressions, how should you position your hands, arms, and shoulders?
cross your arms while giving compressions
position your hands far apart during compressions
bend your elbows during compressions
in line, with arms straight, the elbows locked, and the shoulders over the hands
Term 9 of 84
What should you do to preform high-quality, effective chest compressions?
Push at irregular intervals with varying pressure
Push hard, and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but don't lean on the chest between
compressions
Push gently and slowly, taking breaks between compressions
Lean on the chest during compressions to apply more force
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