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Lifeguard First Aid UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Symptoms of Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - -itchiness
-rash (red), hives
-difficulty breathing
-confusion
-swelling of lips, tongue, face
Signs and symptoms of shock - CORRECT ANSWER - -pale, cool, clammy skin
-restlessness, weakness
-fear, anxiety
-confusion, disorientation
-weak, rapid pulse
-shallow, rapid respiration
-blue-coloured lips and fingernails
How to treat Shock - CORRECT ANSWER - -WARTS
-warmth: if in the sun provide shade, if body is cool provide warmth (blanket)
-ABC's
-Rest and assurance: pursed lip breathing, talk to them calmly, positively and personally
-Treatment: treat the cause of the shock (their injury or illness)
-Semi-Prone /recovery position... Put them in a comfortable position (spinals on their back
immobilized, heart attack semi sitting)
Treatment of anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - -may have medication , help with it
-assess responsiveness, maintain an open airway and assess breathing
-Start CPR if necessary
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-Contact EMS
-Treat for shock
Signs and Symptoms of aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER - -coughing
-raspy breathing
-pain in chest
-nausea
-distress, anxiety
What is aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER - When water or other liquids enter the airway
Treatment for aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER - -encourage to cough
-assess responsiveness, maintain an open airway and assess breathing. start CPR if needed
-advise them to seek medical help if they have difficulty breathing for the next 72 hours
-treat for shock
-get them to the hospital if coughing continues or breathing/level of consciousness is a problem
Signs and symptoms of asthma - CORRECT ANSWER - -difficulty breathing
-anxiety
-wheezing
Treatment for asthma - CORRECT ANSWER - -assist victim to a comfortable position
-help take their medication
-loosen tight clothing
-encourage purse lip breathing
-treat for shock
-if severe or continues call EMS
Lifeguard First Aid UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Symptoms of Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - -itchiness
-rash (red), hives
-difficulty breathing
-confusion
-swelling of lips, tongue, face
Signs and symptoms of shock - CORRECT ANSWER - -pale, cool, clammy skin
-restlessness, weakness
-fear, anxiety
-confusion, disorientation
-weak, rapid pulse
-shallow, rapid respiration
-blue-coloured lips and fingernails
How to treat Shock - CORRECT ANSWER - -WARTS
-warmth: if in the sun provide shade, if body is cool provide warmth (blanket)
-ABC's
-Rest and assurance: pursed lip breathing, talk to them calmly, positively and personally
-Treatment: treat the cause of the shock (their injury or illness)
-Semi-Prone /recovery position... Put them in a comfortable position (spinals on their back
immobilized, heart attack semi sitting)
Treatment of anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - -may have medication , help with it
-assess responsiveness, maintain an open airway and assess breathing
-Start CPR if necessary
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-Contact EMS
-Treat for shock
Signs and Symptoms of aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER - -coughing
-raspy breathing
-pain in chest
-nausea
-distress, anxiety
What is aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER - When water or other liquids enter the airway
Treatment for aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER - -encourage to cough
-assess responsiveness, maintain an open airway and assess breathing. start CPR if needed
-advise them to seek medical help if they have difficulty breathing for the next 72 hours
-treat for shock
-get them to the hospital if coughing continues or breathing/level of consciousness is a problem
Signs and symptoms of asthma - CORRECT ANSWER - -difficulty breathing
-anxiety
-wheezing
Treatment for asthma - CORRECT ANSWER - -assist victim to a comfortable position
-help take their medication
-loosen tight clothing
-encourage purse lip breathing
-treat for shock
-if severe or continues call EMS
