AMERICAN LIFEGUARD EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
You see a patron collapse. You size up the scene for safety and check them for
consciousness. When they do not respond, you have someone call 911. What should
you do next? -ANSCheck for signs of movement and breathing.
Early defibrillation can__ -ANSResult in more cardiac arrest victims being saved.
You come on a scene where someone looks like they may be hurt. During the initial
assessment, you should check for all the following EXCEPT__ -ANSSwelling.
When caring for a victim of shock, you should NOT__ -ANSGive the victim anything to
eat.
As the initial lifeguard at the scene, when performing CPR on an infant__ -
ANSCompress the chest straight down about 1 inch to 1.5 inch.
What order of the steps you should follow in an emergency? -ANSSize up the scene,
perform the initial assessment, have someone call 911 and perform a secondary
assessment.
One of the main responsibilities of a lifeguard is __ -ANSInforming other lifeguards, staff
and management when more help is need.
When the "no shock advised" message is given after the first analysis of the victim, you
should__ -ANSContinue CPR before the AED reanalyzes.
You arrive at the scene of an incident. Which of the following is the first thing that should
be done prior to approaching the victim? -ANSChecking the scene for safety.
How can you protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogen transmission when
giving care? -ANSUse protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and an airway
mask, when giving care.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
You see a patron collapse. You size up the scene for safety and check them for
consciousness. When they do not respond, you have someone call 911. What should
you do next? -ANSCheck for signs of movement and breathing.
Early defibrillation can__ -ANSResult in more cardiac arrest victims being saved.
You come on a scene where someone looks like they may be hurt. During the initial
assessment, you should check for all the following EXCEPT__ -ANSSwelling.
When caring for a victim of shock, you should NOT__ -ANSGive the victim anything to
eat.
As the initial lifeguard at the scene, when performing CPR on an infant__ -
ANSCompress the chest straight down about 1 inch to 1.5 inch.
What order of the steps you should follow in an emergency? -ANSSize up the scene,
perform the initial assessment, have someone call 911 and perform a secondary
assessment.
One of the main responsibilities of a lifeguard is __ -ANSInforming other lifeguards, staff
and management when more help is need.
When the "no shock advised" message is given after the first analysis of the victim, you
should__ -ANSContinue CPR before the AED reanalyzes.
You arrive at the scene of an incident. Which of the following is the first thing that should
be done prior to approaching the victim? -ANSChecking the scene for safety.
How can you protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogen transmission when
giving care? -ANSUse protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and an airway
mask, when giving care.
