2024
RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING &
CPR PRACTICE TEST EXAM
2024
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-In
Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Perform CPR for about 2 minutes.
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your
hands? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Heel of one hand on the center of the chest
with the other hand on top.
Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, it is most
appropriate to... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Position the infant so the head is
lower than the chest.
The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for
an infant is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-15 chest compressions and 2
ventilations.
The purpose of a secondary assessment is to... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Identify and care for conditions that are not life threatening.
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Re-tilt the head and attempt another ventilation.
After summoning EMS for a victim who is conscious and bleeding severely,
and after obtaining consent and putting on gloves, what should you do
next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Press firmly against the wound with a sterile
dressing and apply bandaging.
The bleachers at a swim meet suddenly collapse. Out of all the symptoms
in the crowd, you should first care for... - CORRECT ANSWERS-An
unconscious victim.
A victim has slurred speech, cannot lift their right arm level with the left,
is unable to smile and half her face is drooping. What would you assume
has happened? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A stroke.
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As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform
cycles of... - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 chest compressions and 2
ventilations.
You notice a child is choking on food at the concession stand. After
activating your EAP and getting consent from the parents, what should
you do next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stand or kneel behind the victim and
give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other on a small child or
infant, you should... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Place one pad in the middle of
the chest and the other on the back.
Where should you place your hands when giving CPR to an infant? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers
on the center of the chest.
How deep should you compress the chest when giving CPR to an adult? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-At least 2 inches. (2 inches or more)
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be
noted? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The chest is able to fully recoil between
compressions.
If you have a victim that is an adult and is unconscious with a pulse but is
not breathing, what rate should you perform rescue breathing at? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 ventilation every 5 seconds.
You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim
vomits. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Check the victim for
responsiveness.
An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their
airway is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Open.
When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Support the victim with his or her head above water until the
seizure ends.
by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING &
CPR PRACTICE TEST EXAM
2024
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-In
Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Perform CPR for about 2 minutes.
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your
hands? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Heel of one hand on the center of the chest
with the other hand on top.
Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, it is most
appropriate to... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Position the infant so the head is
lower than the chest.
The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for
an infant is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-15 chest compressions and 2
ventilations.
The purpose of a secondary assessment is to... - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Identify and care for conditions that are not life threatening.
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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Re-tilt the head and attempt another ventilation.
After summoning EMS for a victim who is conscious and bleeding severely,
and after obtaining consent and putting on gloves, what should you do
next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Press firmly against the wound with a sterile
dressing and apply bandaging.
The bleachers at a swim meet suddenly collapse. Out of all the symptoms
in the crowd, you should first care for... - CORRECT ANSWERS-An
unconscious victim.
A victim has slurred speech, cannot lift their right arm level with the left,
is unable to smile and half her face is drooping. What would you assume
has happened? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A stroke.
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As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform
cycles of... - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 chest compressions and 2
ventilations.
You notice a child is choking on food at the concession stand. After
activating your EAP and getting consent from the parents, what should
you do next? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stand or kneel behind the victim and
give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other on a small child or
infant, you should... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Place one pad in the middle of
the chest and the other on the back.
Where should you place your hands when giving CPR to an infant? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers
on the center of the chest.
How deep should you compress the chest when giving CPR to an adult? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-At least 2 inches. (2 inches or more)
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be
noted? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The chest is able to fully recoil between
compressions.
If you have a victim that is an adult and is unconscious with a pulse but is
not breathing, what rate should you perform rescue breathing at? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 ventilation every 5 seconds.
You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim
vomits. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Check the victim for
responsiveness.
An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their
airway is... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Open.
When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Support the victim with his or her head above water until the
seizure ends.
by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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