LIFEGUARDING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
Fill in the blanks: Compressions given at the correct rate are at least ____ per minute to
a maximum of ____ per minute. - Answer-100
120
True or False: It is not appropriate to use an AED on a victim who is pregnant? -
Answer-False
Defibrillation shocks transfer no significant electrical current to the fetus. The mother's
survival is paramount to the infant's survival.
Describe the five links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival for adults: - Answer--
Recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system.
- Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain damage and
death.
- Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart rhythm and significantly increase
the
patient's chance for survival.
- Advanced life support using advanced medical personnel who can provide the proper
tools and medication needed to continue the lifesaving care.
- Integrated post-cardiac arrest care to optimize ventilation and oxygenation and treat
hypotension immediately after the return of spontaneous circulation
Fill in the blank: For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's chance
for survival is reduced by about ____ percent. - Answer-10
What should you do if you think someone is having a heart attack? - Answer-- Take
immediate action and summon EMS personnel.
- Have the victim stop any activity and rest in a comfortable position.
- Loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing.
- Closely monitor the victim until EMS personnel take over. Note any changes in the
victim's
appearance or behavior.
- Comfort the victim.
- Be prepared to perform CPR and use an AED.
Fill in the blanks: Compressions given at the correct rate are at least ____ per minute to
a maximum of ____ per minute. - Answer-100
120
True or False: It is not appropriate to use an AED on a victim who is pregnant? -
Answer-False
Defibrillation shocks transfer no significant electrical current to the fetus. The mother's
survival is paramount to the infant's survival.
Describe the five links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival for adults: - Answer--
Recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system.
- Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain damage and
death.
- Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart rhythm and significantly increase
the
patient's chance for survival.
- Advanced life support using advanced medical personnel who can provide the proper
tools and medication needed to continue the lifesaving care.
- Integrated post-cardiac arrest care to optimize ventilation and oxygenation and treat
hypotension immediately after the return of spontaneous circulation
Fill in the blank: For each minute CPR and defibrillation are delayed, the victim's chance
for survival is reduced by about ____ percent. - Answer-10
What should you do if you think someone is having a heart attack? - Answer-- Take
immediate action and summon EMS personnel.
- Have the victim stop any activity and rest in a comfortable position.
- Loosen tight or uncomfortable clothing.
- Closely monitor the victim until EMS personnel take over. Note any changes in the
victim's
appearance or behavior.
- Comfort the victim.
- Be prepared to perform CPR and use an AED.
