AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARDING CHAPTER 10
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CORRECT
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What to consider while making decisions in an emergency situation - ANSWER-do i
need to move the victim to the first aid area or not?
-related to moving the victim:
*is the safety of the victim or others compromised?
*is there a risk of exposing the victim of others to pathogens?
*should i call ems?
*when should i tell the victim to seek further medical treatment?
Secondary Assessment - ANSWERTake a brief history of the victim. Head to toe
physical exam.
Puncture - ANSWEROften do NOT bleed a lot BUT, can easily become infected.
However, bleeding can be severe with damage to major blood vessels or internal
organs
An object embedded in the wound should only be taken out by EMS.
What do when person is unable to move a limb, or experiences pain/dizziness when
trying to move limb. - ANSWER1. Comfy position.
2. Good body temperature- not too hot or cold
3. Reassure/comfort person
4. Decide to call EMS or not
5. Watch for changes in LOC and breathing
Sudden Illness Signs and Symptoms - ANSWERchanges in LOC (dizzy, becoming
unconscious), nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking/slurred speech, weak, vision
loss, trouble breathing, skin color changes, sweating, sever headache, diarrhea,
persistent pain, pressure
General Care Steps for Sudden Illness On Land - ANSWER1. Care for life
threatening conditions first
2. Monitor condition of victim, changes in LOC
3. Comfortable- reassure, keep at good temp
4. Nothing to eat or drink UNLESS is fully conscious and not in shock
5. Care for other problem that develop
Why do diabetic people suddenly become ill? - ANSWERToo much or too little sugar
in blood.
LIFEGUARDING CHAPTER 10
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CORRECT
100%
What to consider while making decisions in an emergency situation - ANSWER-do i
need to move the victim to the first aid area or not?
-related to moving the victim:
*is the safety of the victim or others compromised?
*is there a risk of exposing the victim of others to pathogens?
*should i call ems?
*when should i tell the victim to seek further medical treatment?
Secondary Assessment - ANSWERTake a brief history of the victim. Head to toe
physical exam.
Puncture - ANSWEROften do NOT bleed a lot BUT, can easily become infected.
However, bleeding can be severe with damage to major blood vessels or internal
organs
An object embedded in the wound should only be taken out by EMS.
What do when person is unable to move a limb, or experiences pain/dizziness when
trying to move limb. - ANSWER1. Comfy position.
2. Good body temperature- not too hot or cold
3. Reassure/comfort person
4. Decide to call EMS or not
5. Watch for changes in LOC and breathing
Sudden Illness Signs and Symptoms - ANSWERchanges in LOC (dizzy, becoming
unconscious), nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking/slurred speech, weak, vision
loss, trouble breathing, skin color changes, sweating, sever headache, diarrhea,
persistent pain, pressure
General Care Steps for Sudden Illness On Land - ANSWER1. Care for life
threatening conditions first
2. Monitor condition of victim, changes in LOC
3. Comfortable- reassure, keep at good temp
4. Nothing to eat or drink UNLESS is fully conscious and not in shock
5. Care for other problem that develop
Why do diabetic people suddenly become ill? - ANSWERToo much or too little sugar
in blood.
