Red Cross Lifeguarding
A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for care, his
mom informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler nearby. What care
should you provide? - correct answer-Call EMS and place the victim in a position that helps
breathing.
A patron appears to be having a diabetic emergency. What should you do? - correct
answer-Give them something to drink, such as a non-diet soda, a fruit juice, or, if these are
not available, a glass of water with table sugar dissolved in it.
A patron cuts her leg on the bleachers and is bleeding severely. You can tell she may be in
shock because she may... - correct answer-Becomes restless and irritable
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 answer-A
stroke.
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - correct answer-Support the
victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - correct answer-Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
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 answer-Press
firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and apply bandaging.
An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their airway is... - correct
answer-Open.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... -
correct answer-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - correct answer-In Cardiac Arrest or
unconscious with an obstructed airway.
During a primary assessment, what should you check first (after ensuring the scene is safe)?
- correct answer-Check the victim for responsiveness.
During a second assessment, the SAMPLE acronym is used to collect important information.
What does the "A" in SAMPLE stand for? - correct answer-Allergies.
How can you protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens when treating a victim? -
correct answer-Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a
breathing barrier.
A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for care, his
mom informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler nearby. What care
should you provide? - correct answer-Call EMS and place the victim in a position that helps
breathing.
A patron appears to be having a diabetic emergency. What should you do? - correct
answer-Give them something to drink, such as a non-diet soda, a fruit juice, or, if these are
not available, a glass of water with table sugar dissolved in it.
A patron cuts her leg on the bleachers and is bleeding severely. You can tell she may be in
shock because she may... - correct answer-Becomes restless and irritable
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 answer-A
stroke.
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - correct answer-Support the
victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - correct answer-Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
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 answer-Press
firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and apply bandaging.
An infant is crying uncontrollably. You could safely assume that their airway is... - correct
answer-Open.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... -
correct answer-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - correct answer-In Cardiac Arrest or
unconscious with an obstructed airway.
During a primary assessment, what should you check first (after ensuring the scene is safe)?
- correct answer-Check the victim for responsiveness.
During a second assessment, the SAMPLE acronym is used to collect important information.
What does the "A" in SAMPLE stand for? - correct answer-Allergies.
How can you protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens when treating a victim? -
correct answer-Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable gloves and a
breathing barrier.
