LIFEGUARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
, The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission when
providing care... - ANSWERUse personal protection equipment (PPE), like disposable
gloves and a breathing barrier when giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? - ANSWERholding the throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler? -
ANSWERcall for an EMS and have them sit or lie in a way that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? - ANSWERturn them on their side and
clear their airway
What your initial impression is... - ANSWERhow does the victim look as you size up the
scene?
CPR is only performed in what scenario? - ANSWERif the victim is in cardiac arrest
What should you do if your breaths do not go in? - ANSWERalways re-tilt and try again
What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival? - ANSWERrecognition of a
cardiac emergency and activate the EAP
What should you do if there is no immediate danger? - ANSWERdo not move the victim
If someone is having a heart attack, what do you do first? - ANSWERcall EMS
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an infant? -
ANSWER2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? -
ANSWERRescue breaths (ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? - ANSWERremove
with gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? - ANSWERuse your senses to see if
the scene is safe, form an initial impression, and put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? - ANSWERgasping for
breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? - ANSWERat least 2
inches, no more than 2.4
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
, The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission when
providing care... - ANSWERUse personal protection equipment (PPE), like disposable
gloves and a breathing barrier when giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? - ANSWERholding the throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler? -
ANSWERcall for an EMS and have them sit or lie in a way that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? - ANSWERturn them on their side and
clear their airway
What your initial impression is... - ANSWERhow does the victim look as you size up the
scene?
CPR is only performed in what scenario? - ANSWERif the victim is in cardiac arrest
What should you do if your breaths do not go in? - ANSWERalways re-tilt and try again
What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival? - ANSWERrecognition of a
cardiac emergency and activate the EAP
What should you do if there is no immediate danger? - ANSWERdo not move the victim
If someone is having a heart attack, what do you do first? - ANSWERcall EMS
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an infant? -
ANSWER2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? -
ANSWERRescue breaths (ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? - ANSWERremove
with gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? - ANSWERuse your senses to see if
the scene is safe, form an initial impression, and put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? - ANSWERgasping for
breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? - ANSWERat least 2
inches, no more than 2.4
