Life Guard |40 questions| Correct Answers| Verified

a victim is having a seizure in the water what should you do? - ANSWER Support the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends What is the first step of the cardiac chain survival? - ANSWER Early recognition and access to emergency medical services (EMS) system. when checking a victim during the secondary assessment and you notice changes in her LOC what does LOC stand for? - ANSWER level of consciousness where should you place your hands when giving chest compressions to an infant - ANSWER 1 hand on forehead 2-3 fingers on center of chest you are positioned above the childs head and are using mask to give ventilations. After you position the mask what should you do? - ANSWER seal the mask An AED has advised that a shock should be given what should you do next? - ANSWER tell everyone to stand clear a way to remember the questions to ask when taking a brief history is to use SAMPLE. What does each letter stand for? - ANSWER Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Pertinent past medical history Last oral intake Event leading up to the incident 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