AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARDING CHAPTER 10 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
, What to consider while making decisions in an emergency situation - ANSWER-do i
need to move the victim to the first aid area or not?
-related to moving the victim:
*is the safety of the victim or others compromised?
*is there a risk of exposing the victim of others to pathogens?
*should i call ems?
*when should i tell the victim to seek further medical treatment?
Secondary Assessment - ANSWERTake a brief history of the victim. Head to toe
physical exam.
Secondary Assessment Acronym - ANSWERS= signs and symptoms- check for
bleeding, skin that is cool and moist
A=allergies- medications, foods, environment
M= medications- find out all meds victim is on
P=pertinent past medical history- find out if the victim has/had any medical conditions or
recently has been hospitolized
L= last oral intake- what victim most recently ingested (food, drink, meds)
E= events leading up to the incident- ask the victim what they were doing before and
during the incident
Head to Toe Exam on a Conscious Person - ANSWER1. Tell person what you will do.
2. Visually inspect body- look for cuts/bruises/deformities. Also look for medical identity
tag
Head to Toe Exam on a Child - ANSWERLOOK FOR:
signs of changes in LOC
trouble breathing
obvious injuries or conditions
If the child is upset, do exam from toe to head so they become familiar with what you
are doing.
Check for the same things on a child as an adult.
What do when person is unable to move a limb, or experiences pain/dizziness when
trying to move limb. - ANSWER1. Comfy position.
2. Good body temperature- not too hot or cold
3. Reassure/comfort person
4. Decide to call EMS or not
5. Watch for changes in LOC and breathing
LIFEGUARDING CHAPTER 10 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
, What to consider while making decisions in an emergency situation - ANSWER-do i
need to move the victim to the first aid area or not?
-related to moving the victim:
*is the safety of the victim or others compromised?
*is there a risk of exposing the victim of others to pathogens?
*should i call ems?
*when should i tell the victim to seek further medical treatment?
Secondary Assessment - ANSWERTake a brief history of the victim. Head to toe
physical exam.
Secondary Assessment Acronym - ANSWERS= signs and symptoms- check for
bleeding, skin that is cool and moist
A=allergies- medications, foods, environment
M= medications- find out all meds victim is on
P=pertinent past medical history- find out if the victim has/had any medical conditions or
recently has been hospitolized
L= last oral intake- what victim most recently ingested (food, drink, meds)
E= events leading up to the incident- ask the victim what they were doing before and
during the incident
Head to Toe Exam on a Conscious Person - ANSWER1. Tell person what you will do.
2. Visually inspect body- look for cuts/bruises/deformities. Also look for medical identity
tag
Head to Toe Exam on a Child - ANSWERLOOK FOR:
signs of changes in LOC
trouble breathing
obvious injuries or conditions
If the child is upset, do exam from toe to head so they become familiar with what you
are doing.
Check for the same things on a child as an adult.
What do when person is unable to move a limb, or experiences pain/dizziness when
trying to move limb. - ANSWER1. Comfy position.
2. Good body temperature- not too hot or cold
3. Reassure/comfort person
4. Decide to call EMS or not
5. Watch for changes in LOC and breathing
