Lifeguarding Chapter 8 Review 2023/2024 verified to pass

Lifeguarding Chapter 8 ReviewFill in the blanks: Lack of oxygen can eventually stop the heart (cardiac arrest) and prevent blood from reaching the brain and other vital organs in as little as ____ minutes after submerging. Brain cell damage or death begins to occur within ____ to____ minutes. - correct answers 3 4 6 Describe the two types of respiratory emergencies: - correct answers Respiratory distress: A condition in which breathing becomes difficult. Respiratory arrest: A condition in which breathing stops. List five possible causes of respiratory distress. - correct answers ■ A partially obstructed airway ■ Illness ■ Chronic conditions, such as asthma and emphysema ■ Congestive heart failure ■ Electrocution, including lightning strikes ■ Heart attack ■ Injury to the head, chest, lungs or abdomen ■ Allergic reactions ■ Drug overdose ■ Poisoning ■ Emotional distress ■ Anaphylactic shock When caring for a person in respiratory distress: - correct answers Maintain an open airway and summon EMS personnel. List five possible causes of respiratory arrest. - correct answers ■ Drowning ■ Obstructed airway (choking) ■ Injury to the head, chest, lungs or abdomen ■ Illness, such as pneumonia ■ Respiratory conditions, such as emphysema or asthma ■ Congestive heart failure ■ Heart attack ■ Coronary heart disease (such as angina) ■ Allergic reactions (food or insect stings) ■ Electrocution, including lightning strikes ■ Shock ■ Poisoning ■ Drug overdose ■ Emotional distress When checking to see if someone is breathing (circle all that apply): - correct answers Look to see if the victim's chest clearly rises and falls. Check for breathing and a pulse simultaneously. Listen and feel for air against the side of your face. Fill in the blanks. The normal breathing rate for an adult is between ____ and ____ breaths per minute. - correct answers 12 20 What is a lifeguard's objective when caring for a drowning victim who is not breathing? - correct answers To get the victim's mouth and nose out of the water, open the airway and give ventilations as quickly as possible. When giving ventilations to an adult who is not breathing but has a definitive pulse, you should give ventilations: - correct answers 1 every 5 to 6 seconds When giving ventilations to a child who is not breathing but has a definitive pulse, you should give ventilations: - correct answers 1 every 3 seconds What should you do if you are giving ventilations and the victim's chest does not rise after the first breath? - correct answers When giving ventilations, if the chest does not rise after the first breath, reopen the airway, make a seal and try a second breath. If the breath is not successful, move to compressions and check the airway for an obstruction before attempting subsequent ventilations. If an obstruction is found, remove it and attempt ventilations. However, never perform a blind finger sweep. All of the following describe appropriate care for a conscious person with an airway obstruction (choking) EXCEPT: - correct answers Check the victim for breathing and a pulse for no more than 10 seconds. If a conscious choking victim becomes unresponsive, what should you do? - correct answers ■ Carefully lower the victim to a firm, flat surface. ■ Send someone to get an AED, and summon additional resources if appropriate and you