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NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD when providing care to a conscious infant who is choking what part of your hand should you use? - Correct Ans-2-3 fingers you determine that a victim in unconscious but breathing while waiting for EMS how should you position a victim? - Correct Ans-face up when preparing to use an AED you notice a medication patch on the victims chest what should you do? - Correct Ans-remove patch with gloved hand when giving chest compressions to an adult how should you position your hands? - Correct Ans- heel of 1 hand in center of chest other hand on top when performing CPR you notice the victims chest begins to rise and fall what should you do? - Correct Ans-stop CPR and monitor condition when using a rescue mask what should you do? - Correct Ans-place broad end of mask between lower lip and chin How would you know if an infants airway is open? - Correct Ans-if the baby is crying when doing a primary assessment what should you evaluate first? - Correct Ans-Check victim for consciousness/ responsiveness During a primary assessment you do not find a pulse what should you do? - Correct Ans-expect cardiac arrest begin CPR What are signs and symptoms of respiratory distress - Correct Ans-Audible high pitched gurgling NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD As an only life guard preforming CPR on a 7 year old child you would preform a cycle of...? - Correct Ans-30 compressions 2 ventilations an AED indicates that "No shock is advised" what should you do? - Correct Ans-Preform CPR for 2 minutes you are caring for an unconscious adult who is not breathing you give 1 ventilation and notice his chest does not rise. What should you do next? - Correct Ans-retilt the head and try again you and another life guard are giving ventilations using a BVM you position the mask what does the other life guard do? - Correct Ans-squeeze with both hands you and another life guard are preparing to do CPR on an adult victim. You determine there is no breathing or pulse and state "begin CPR" What should the other lifeguard do? - Correct Ans- begin chest compressions You find an unconscious victim in the locker room should you move them to the first aid room. - Correct Ans-No, there is no immediate danger A victim is severely bleeding you think she is in shock because...? - Correct Ans-Shes restless and irritable A victim is severely bleeding after you call EMS put on disposable gloves and get consent you should...? - Correct Ans-press firmly against the wound with sterile dressing When immobilizing a victims injured arm you should...? - Correct Ans-leave it in the position you found it in a victim is having a diebetic emergency. What should you do? - Correct Ans-have them drink a fruit juice NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim vomits. What should you do? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-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 Ans-Check the victim for responsiveness. An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their airway is... - Correct Ans- Open. When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? - Correct Ans-Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - Correct Ans-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 Ans-Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier. Sudden illness can be identified by many things, including... - Correct Ans-Loss of vision or blurred vision, changes in skin condition, or nausea/vomiting. What is the universal sign that a person is choking? - Correct Ans-Clutching the throat. You are performing CPR when a second lifeguard arrives. What is most appropriate for the second lifeguard to do first? - Correct Ans-Check to see whether EMS personell have been called. NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD What is the first step in the Cardiac Chain of Survival? - Correct Ans-Early recognition and access to emergency medical services (EMS) system. You must keep checking a victim's LOC in a secondary assessment. What does the "C" in LOC stand for? - Correct Ans-Consciousness. When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, what part of the hand would you use to give chest thrusts? - Correct Ans-Two or Three fingers. When immobilizing an injured patron's arm... - Correct Ans-Leave the arm in the position you find it or in the position the patron is holding it. You are performing CPR on a victim when you notice the chest begins to rise and fall. What do you do first? - Correct Ans-Stop CPR and reassess the victim's breathing and pulse. If the breathing is not regular, continue CPR as though no breathing were present. What is the first step you should take in treating a victim with burns? - Correct Ans- Remove the victim from the source of the burn. A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for care, his mom informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? - Correct Ans-Call EMS and place the victim in a position that helps breathing. A patron cuts her leg on the bleachers and is bleeding severely. You can tell she may be in shock because she may... - Correct Ans-Becomes restless and irritable What should you do when first approaching the scene of an emergency? - Correct Ans- Size up the scene, make sure it is safe for you to interact. You and another lifeguard are preparing for CPR on an adult. You find no pulse and no NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD breathing and state "Victim has no pulse. Begin CPR." What should the second lifeguard do next? - Correct Ans-Begin chest compressions. When using a resuscitation mask, what should you do? - Correct Ans-Place (and seal) the mask with the broad end between the chin and the lower lip. When giving abdominal thrusts, where should you position your fist? - Correct Ans-In the middle of the abdomen, just above the navel. What is most true about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs)? - Correct Ans-Two rescuers need to operate the BVM. During a second assessment, the SAMPLE acronym is used to collect important information. What does the "A" in SAMPLE stand for? - Correct Ans-Allergies. You pull an adult **from the water**. After a primary assessment, you conclude the victim has a pulse but is breathing irregularly. You should... - Correct Ans-Give 2 initial ventilations. **THIS IS TO CLEAR THE AIRWAY OF ANY WATER THAT MAY BE PRESENT, SINCE YOU PULLED THIS VICTIM FROM THE WATER.** The AED advises a shock should be given. What should you do next? - Correct Ans-Tell everyone to stand clear of the victim. You are using a resuscitation mask to give ventilations to a child. After **positioning** the mask, what should you do? - Correct Ans-Seal the mask. When compressing a child's chest for CPR, how many should compressions should you give per minute? - Correct Ans-100 BPM (This is 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 can choose how optimistic you feel). NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD services (EMS) system You are providing care to a victim having a heart attack. Which of the following would you do first? - Correct Ans-d. Summon EMS personnel. Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), you should: - Correct Ans-a. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, which of the following is most appropriate? - Correct Ans-a. Allowing the chest to fully recoil between compressions You are performing CPR on a victim and a second lifeguard arrives. Which of the following is most appropriate for the second lifeguard to do first? - Correct Ans-c. Check to see whether EMS personnel have been called. Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from disease transmission? - Correct Ans-a. CPR breathing barriers You are providing care to a facility maintenance worker who has fallen off the top of a ladder. The victim is conscious. Which of the following should you do first? - Correct Ans-c. Obtain consent from the victim to provide care. For which of the following should you summon EMS personnel? - Correct Ans-d. A victim with an open leg wound with the bone protruding NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD You pull an unconscious adult from the water who is taking infrequent gasps. During the primary assessment you find that the victim has a pulse. What should you do next? - Correct Ans-d. Give 2 initial ventilations. If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other, such as with a small child or an infant, you should: - Correct Ans-a. Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back. You have sized up the scene and determined the scene is safe. When performing a primary assessment, which of the following would you do next? - Correct Ans-a. Check for responsiveness Which of the following statements about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) is most accurate? - Correct Ans-c. Two rescuers need to operate the BVM. You are preparing to give ventilations to a 5-year-old boy using a resuscitation mask. You should give 1 ventilation about every: - Correct Ans-c. 3 seconds When compressing a child's chest during CPR, you should compress at a rate of at least how many compressions per minute? - Correct Ans-b. 100 An AED has advised that a shock should be given. Which of the following is appropriate? - Correct Ans-d. Tell everyone to stand clear of the victim. You are about to apply AED pads to a victim's chest when you notice that the victim has several body piercings with jewelry on his chest. Which of the NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD following should you do? - Correct Ans-a. Apply the pads to the chest, making sure to avoid the jewelry. The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is: - Correct Ans-b. 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. You are positioned above the child's head and are using a resuscitation mask to give ventilations. After you position the mask, which of the following should you do next? - Correct Ans-d. Seal the mask. NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard. 3. A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the water and is in distress. After you activate the emergency action plan (EAP), what are included in your next steps. - Correct Ans-d. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining on deck, then provide any additional care. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - Correct Ans-a. Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them 5. For a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water: - Correct Ans-a. Minimize movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique. While scanning your zone, you notice a person motionless in the water. The steps you follow in a water emergency are performed in the following order: - Correct Ans-c. Activate the EAP, enter the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe exit point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed. 7. While scanning the pool, you witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go under water. Which of the following applies? - Correct Ans-a. You have duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue. A lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the swimming area from his station because of glare from the afternoon sun. To maintain effective patron surveillance, the lifeguard should: - Correct Ans-a. Adjust his position slightly to remove the NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD glare spot from his surveillance area. A patron starts running on the deck. You blow your whistle to get her attention. Next, you enforce the rules and regulations by: - Correct Ans-c. Telling her she could slip or fall and she must walk on the deck. When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual in-line stabilization is: - Correct Ans-b. Provided using the head splint technique. Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: - Correct Ans-b. One of the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard. You are a lifeguard on surveillance duty during a busy family swim session. It is important to: - Correct Ans-b. Scan all areas in your assigned zone of coverage and carry your rescue tube with you at all times. 13. A head, neck or spinal injury rarely happens: - Correct Ans-a. In deep water at a supervised facility. Which of the following is true about accidental fecal releases (AFRs)? - Correct Ans-c. Require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention. You are lifeguarding during a family swim session when you notice a swimmer swimming full lengths of the pool under water. What should you do? - Correct Ans-c. Immediately stop him from continuing the activity and explain the dangers of the activity. NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD After removing a conscious victim you suspect has a spinal injury from the water, you should do all the following except: - Correct Ans-c. Dry the victim off and apply the pads of an AED. 17. Two lifeguards are on surveillance duty during a public swim. You are on a break. One lifeguard activates the facility's EAP for a submerged passive victim and enters the water. NURS EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD Q&A 100% ANSWERD 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A for the group While caring for someone with a suspected spinal injury, you secure the straps on a backboard in the following order: - Correct Ans-d. Upper chest, hips, thighs providing care? - Correct Ans-Use PPE such as Disposable Gloves Breathing Barrier/Mask A child is wheezing and grabbing his chest. after obtaining consent his mother tells you he has asthma but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? - Correct Ans-1) Summon EMS 2) Place victim in positions that helps breathing While at the snack bar a child grabs his throat. You ask him if he is choking and he nods yes. You activate the facility's emergency action plan. You tell him you a life guard and get consent from his parents. What should you do next? - Correct Ans-1) Stand/kneel behind victim 2) give 5 back blows 3) followed by 5 abdominal thrusts You and another life guard find an unconscious adult on the floor in the locker room. You activate EAP , size up scene, and preform primary assessment. You find the victim not breathing but has a pulse. You call 911 then...? - Correct Ans-give 1 breath every 5 seconds you come upon a scene where a patron appears to be injured. Before approaching the victim what should you do to size up the scene? - Correct Ans-Begin primary assessment When providing care during an emergency what should you first do? - Correct Ans-Size up the scene You were preforming CPR on an adult how deep should you compress the chest? - Correct Ans- At least 2 inches CPR should be preformed on victims whho are in...? - Correct Ans-Cardiac arrest 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A What is the fist step in the cardiac chain of survival? - Correct Ans-Early recognition +access to EMS You are providing care to a victim having a heart attack. What should you do first? - Correct Ans- Summon EMS Once you turn in the AED you should...? - Correct Ans-apply pads and allow AED to analyze heart rhythms To ensure effective chest compression during CPR you should...? - Correct Ans-Allow chest to fully recoil between chest compressions You are preforming CPR on a victim and a 2nd life guard arrives. What should the second life guard do first? - Correct Ans-check whether EMS has been summoned What should you use when giving ventilation to protect you and the victim from disease transmission? - Correct Ans-use a CPR breathing barrier/ mask you are providing care to a pool maintenance worker who has fallen off a ladder. The victim is conscious. What should you do first? - Correct Ans-obtain consent from the victim should you summon EMS personnel for a victim with an open wound with the bone protruding? - Correct Ans-yes You pull an unconscious adult from the water who is taking infrequent gasps. During the primary assessment you find the victim has a pulse. What should you do next? - Correct Ans-give 2 initial ventilations 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A if there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other such as with a small child or infant what should you do? - Correct Ans-put one on the middle of the chest and one on the middle of the back you have sized up the scene and determined it is safe. Then performing a primary assessment what should you do next? - Correct Ans-check for responsiveness when using a BVM it requires rescuers. - Correct Ans-2 you are preparing to give ventilations to a 5 year old you give 1 ventilation about every seconds. - Correct Ans-3 when giving a child CPR you should do so at the rate of compressions per minute. - Correct Ans-100 An AED has advised that a shock should be given what should you do next? - Correct Ans-tell everyone to stand clear you are about to apply AED pads to a victims chest that has several body piercings on the chest what should you do? - Correct Ans-apply pads making sure to avoid the jewelry the cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in 2 man CPR for an infant? - Correct Ans-15 compressions and 2 ventilations you are positioned above the childs head and are using mask to give ventilations. After you position the mask what should you do? - Correct Ans-seal the mask you are providing care to someone who has become unconscious while choking on some food what should you do first? - Correct Ans-lower person to ground and open airway 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A sweating - Correct Ans-signs and symptoms of sudden illness persistent pressure or pain - Correct Ans-signs and symptoms of sudden illness diarrhea - Correct Ans-signs and symptoms of sudden illness seizures - Correct Ans-signs and symptoms of sudden illness paralysis or an inability to move - Correct Ans-signs and symptoms of sudden illness severe headache - Correct Ans-signs and symptoms of sudden illness 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A when checking a victim during the secondary assessment and you notice changes in her LOC what does LOC stand for? - Correct Ans-level of consciousness you come upon a scene where someone appears to be hurt. During the primary assessment you should check for all of the following: - Correct Ans-consciousness breath bleeding what is the universal sign for choking - Correct Ans-clutching throat as you are giving ventilations with a rescue mask and the victim vomits what should you do? - Correct Ans-turn victim as a unit on his side finger sweep 2022 EMERGENCY MEDICINE AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A&B / AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST SOLUTION Q&A