American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test
(CPR/First Aid) Q&A
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... Correct Ans - In Cardiac Arrest or
unconscious with an obstructed airway.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... Correct Ans - Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? Correct
Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
The purpose of a secondary assessment is to... Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans -
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 Ans - 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 Ans -
A stroke.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of...
Correct Ans - 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 Ans - If
conscious: Encourage child to cough food out. Not conscious: 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 Ans - 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 Ans -
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 Ans -
At least 2 inches. (2 inches or more)
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? Correct Ans
- 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? Child/Infant? Correct Ans -
Adult: 1 ventilation every 5 seconds. Child: 1 every 3 seconds
You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim vomits. What
should you do? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - Check the victim for responsiveness.
An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their airway is...
Correct Ans - Open.
When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? Correct Ans -
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? Correct 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?
Correct Ans - Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a
breathing barrier.
(CPR/First Aid) Q&A
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... Correct Ans - In Cardiac Arrest or
unconscious with an obstructed airway.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... Correct Ans - Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? Correct
Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
The purpose of a secondary assessment is to... Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans -
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 Ans - 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 Ans -
A stroke.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of...
Correct Ans - 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 Ans - If
conscious: Encourage child to cough food out. Not conscious: 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 Ans - 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 Ans -
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 Ans -
At least 2 inches. (2 inches or more)
To ensure effective chest compressions during CPR, what should be noted? Correct Ans
- 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? Child/Infant? Correct Ans -
Adult: 1 ventilation every 5 seconds. Child: 1 every 3 seconds
You are giving ventilations through a resuscitation mask, and the victim vomits. What
should you do? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - Check the victim for responsiveness.
An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their airway is...
Correct Ans - Open.
When caring for musculoskeletal injuries, what does RICE stand for? Correct Ans -
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? Correct 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?
Correct Ans - Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a
breathing barrier.
