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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Written Exam

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. When providing care to a conscio...

How can you protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogens transmission when providing care? {{Ans- Use PPE such as Disposable Gloves Breathing Barrier/Mask Achild is wheezing and grabbing his chest. after obtaining consent his mother tells you he has asthma but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? {{Ans- 1) Summon EMS

1. Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? (A) American politics is dominated by a small elite. (B) Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business, labor, and government. (C) Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. (D) American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas. (E) The American political arena is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliat...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - =Administering epinephrine as early as possible -A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular ven...

Ventricular Tachycardia Correct ans - A patient is being treated in the emergency department and is determined to have NSTE-ACS. Invasive management is planned based on which finding? - Ventricular Tachycardia - Atrial Fibrillation - Ventricular Fibrillation - Atrial Tachycardia

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... {{Ans- In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... {{Ans- Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? {{Ans- Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you should... {{Ans- Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

D - 1. How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if he or she has any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim. d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. When providing care to a conscio...

You are giving ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask. You should give 1 ventilation about every: - ANS 3 seconds You are providing care to a patron who started choking on some food. The victim becomes unresponsive. Which of the following should you do first? - ANS Lower the victim to the ground and begin CPR starting with chest compressions. Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you and the victim fro...