AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
CHAPTER 10 REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
When completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use sample to gather a brief
history of the responsive victim. What does Sample stand for? - ANSWERsigns and
symptoms
allergies
medications
pertinent past medical history
last oral intake
events leading up to the incident
List five symptoms of sudden illnesses - ANSWERNausea or vomiting
Severe headache
Sweating
Persistent pressure or pain
Paralysis or an inability to move
You are a lifeguard at a crowded facility and recognize a patron in the water he
appears to be having a seizure what steps do you take? - ANSWER1. summon ems
2. support head above water
3. remove from water
4. primary assessment
5. recovery position
You are conducting a secondary assessment on an adult patron who lost their
balance on the pool deck. The patron is slurring his speech while explaining that his
arm is feeling numb. What sudden illness could this picture be experiencing? -
ANSWERthe patron may have a stroke
What does fast stand for and when would you use it? - ANSWERface, arm, speech,
and time are for lifeguards to recognize a patron having a seizure
What are the lifeguards objectives while waiting for EMS personnel to arrive? -
ANSWERinstruct ems to the victim, keep victim calm and provide care
The following are signs and symptoms of shock excluding... - ANSWERwarm or dry
skin
Fill in the blank. _____ is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body
systems are overwhelmed by here and stop functioning. - ANSWERheat stroke
List three signs and symptoms of the condition above - ANSWER1. hot skin
CHAPTER 10 REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
When completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use sample to gather a brief
history of the responsive victim. What does Sample stand for? - ANSWERsigns and
symptoms
allergies
medications
pertinent past medical history
last oral intake
events leading up to the incident
List five symptoms of sudden illnesses - ANSWERNausea or vomiting
Severe headache
Sweating
Persistent pressure or pain
Paralysis or an inability to move
You are a lifeguard at a crowded facility and recognize a patron in the water he
appears to be having a seizure what steps do you take? - ANSWER1. summon ems
2. support head above water
3. remove from water
4. primary assessment
5. recovery position
You are conducting a secondary assessment on an adult patron who lost their
balance on the pool deck. The patron is slurring his speech while explaining that his
arm is feeling numb. What sudden illness could this picture be experiencing? -
ANSWERthe patron may have a stroke
What does fast stand for and when would you use it? - ANSWERface, arm, speech,
and time are for lifeguards to recognize a patron having a seizure
What are the lifeguards objectives while waiting for EMS personnel to arrive? -
ANSWERinstruct ems to the victim, keep victim calm and provide care
The following are signs and symptoms of shock excluding... - ANSWERwarm or dry
skin
Fill in the blank. _____ is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body
systems are overwhelmed by here and stop functioning. - ANSWERheat stroke
List three signs and symptoms of the condition above - ANSWER1. hot skin
