American Red Cross . Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-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... - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply the pads and allow the ...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the w...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the w...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard. What should you do ...

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. A 12-year-old boy at a swim meet grabs his chest and begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain consent to provide care, his mother informs you that he has a history of asthma, but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you prov...

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility. Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER-monitoring activities in and near the water through patron servaliance, preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors, enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them, recognizing and...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the w...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard. What should you do ...

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. A 12-year-old boy at a swim meet grabs his chest and begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain consent to provide care, his mother informs you that he has a history of asthma, but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you prov...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - CORRECT ANSWER-In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - CORRECT ANSWER-Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - CORRECT ANSWER-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... - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply the pads and allow the ...