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