Red Cross lifeguard practice
4 factors that an EAP that might be based on are what? - correct answer-Drowning
victims--> active; Drowning victim--> passive; spinal injury victims; missing person
4 signs of a heart attack - correct answer-chest pain longer in 3-5 minutes, unbearable
crushing sensations in the chest, spreads to the shoulder, arm, jaw, neck, and stomach
Activate - correct answer-Emergency plan
CPR is performed in cycles of ___ chest compressions followed by __ ventilations. for adults
and child perform compressions with two hands on the center of the chest and for an infant
perform compressions with __ or __ ______ the center of the chest. Give compressions at a
rate of 100 per minute - correct answer-30, 2, chest, 2 0r 3 fingers
Do not touch the victim while the AED ______ or while it is delivering a _____ - correct
answer-analyzes, shock
Enter - correct answer-the water if necessary
Groups sometimes visit aquatic facilities, and supervisors, chaperones or counselors may
accompany and assist with _____, but do NOT take the place of a _____! In general, when
guarding groups you should: ensure patrons stay in sections appropriate for theirs ______
_______, know how to _______ group leaders, and signal for a _______ ______, such as a
roving lifeguard if you feel you cannot effectively guard your zone. - correct
answer-Discipline, lifeguards, swimming abilities, identify, additional coverage
How many hours are you supposed to have in service training per month? - correct answer-4
hours
If a child is running on the pool deck, the lifeguard sees the dangerous activity and fails to
correct it and the child gets injured, the legal consideration _______ would come into play? -
correct answer-Negligence
If implanted device such as a ______ is visible, do NOT place the AED pad directly over the
device. This may interfere with the delivery of the shock. - correct answer-Piercings
if you find a unconscious adult that needs care while you are o the job, it is your ____ to
____ and respond to that victim within you _____ of ____. - correct answer-Duty to Act and
Standard care
It is important to take care of all ____ immediately after an incident has been wrapped up in
order to avoid forgetting important details. - correct answer-Documentation
4 factors that an EAP that might be based on are what? - correct answer-Drowning
victims--> active; Drowning victim--> passive; spinal injury victims; missing person
4 signs of a heart attack - correct answer-chest pain longer in 3-5 minutes, unbearable
crushing sensations in the chest, spreads to the shoulder, arm, jaw, neck, and stomach
Activate - correct answer-Emergency plan
CPR is performed in cycles of ___ chest compressions followed by __ ventilations. for adults
and child perform compressions with two hands on the center of the chest and for an infant
perform compressions with __ or __ ______ the center of the chest. Give compressions at a
rate of 100 per minute - correct answer-30, 2, chest, 2 0r 3 fingers
Do not touch the victim while the AED ______ or while it is delivering a _____ - correct
answer-analyzes, shock
Enter - correct answer-the water if necessary
Groups sometimes visit aquatic facilities, and supervisors, chaperones or counselors may
accompany and assist with _____, but do NOT take the place of a _____! In general, when
guarding groups you should: ensure patrons stay in sections appropriate for theirs ______
_______, know how to _______ group leaders, and signal for a _______ ______, such as a
roving lifeguard if you feel you cannot effectively guard your zone. - correct
answer-Discipline, lifeguards, swimming abilities, identify, additional coverage
How many hours are you supposed to have in service training per month? - correct answer-4
hours
If a child is running on the pool deck, the lifeguard sees the dangerous activity and fails to
correct it and the child gets injured, the legal consideration _______ would come into play? -
correct answer-Negligence
If implanted device such as a ______ is visible, do NOT place the AED pad directly over the
device. This may interfere with the delivery of the shock. - correct answer-Piercings
if you find a unconscious adult that needs care while you are o the job, it is your ____ to
____ and respond to that victim within you _____ of ____. - correct answer-Duty to Act and
Standard care
It is important to take care of all ____ immediately after an incident has been wrapped up in
order to avoid forgetting important details. - correct answer-Documentation
