Red Cross Lifeguarding Test questions with correct answers

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... correct answer In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? correct answer Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2) Used for CPR Rate of chest compressions during CPR? correct answer 100 BPM (Roughly the tempo of the song "Staying Alive" by the BeeGees. Ironically, it is also the tempo of "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen. You are performing CPR when a second lifeguard arrives. What is most appropriate for the second lifeguard to do first? correct answer Check to see whether EMS personell have been called. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... correct answer Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? correct answer Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles of... correct answer 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. The cycle of chest compressions and ventilations in two-rescuer CPR for an infant is... correct answer 15 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.