Lifeguard pre-test. Examinable questions and answers. Rated A+

you are providing care to an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing as a result of a drowning. You give your first ventilation before performing CPR and notice that the chest does not rise. Which of the following should you do next? - Ans-Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation. you and a fellow lifeguard are giving ventilations using a the BVM. you position the mask over the victim's mouth and nose. What should the other lifeguard do? - Ans-Squeeze the bag with both hands. You are walking on the pool deck when the swim team coach suddenly collapses in front of you. During your primary assessment, you find that the the victim does not have a pulse you should: - AnsImmediately begin CPR using cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations to ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest compressions, you should: - Ans-Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand placement and full chest recoil. A way to remember the questions to ask when taking a brief history is to use the acronym SAMPLE. what does the S sand for? - Ans-Signs and Symptions When using an AED, which of the following should you do immediately after attaching the AED pad to the victim's chest? - Ans-Tell everyone to stand clear. Which of the following should you do when approaching the scene of an emergency? - Ans-Size-up scene while forming an initial impression a patron has cut their leg on the edge of the bleachers and is bleeding heavily. you think the patron is in shock because they: - Ans-Become restless and irritable