SGE final test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does "observe universal precautions" mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - Whether or
not you think a person's blood or bodily fluid is infectious, you should act as if it is infectious
What 3 words make up the acronym RWI? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recreational, water,
illness
What is the CPR compression rate for all age groups? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least
100 compressions per minute
What is the best way to perform chest compressions during CPR? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hard and fast with as few interruptions as possible
After delivering a shock with an AED to a male victim, what should you do next? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Resume CPR, and follow and instructions described by the AED
While two lifeguard are performing CPR on the same victim, what should they do to prevent
fatigue while maintaing good chest compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Change
positions every two minutes, and interrupt the compressions as little as possible.
If a victim's chest does not rise with the first rescue breath, what should you do next? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Reposition the airway and give a second breath
How should you assess normal breathing for an unresponsive victim? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Quickly look at her face and chest for movement indicating she is breathing.
You find a pale and sweaty maintenance worker who complains of trouble breathing and of the
feeling of a heavy weight on his chest. After activating EMS, what should you do next? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Encourage him to find a position of comfort, and assist him in
taking his prescribed nitroglycerin