Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam Bundle (Graded A) updated 2023

As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform cycles of: - Answer- 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? - Answer- Clutching the throat The patron asks, "Shou...

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier wh...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - Answer- In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - Answer- Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions (30). Air...

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - Answer- To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - Answer- Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveill...

Guidelines for effective scanning include... - Answer- scanning your zone, staying focused, maintaining active posture, searching the entire volume of water and moving your head and eyes. How long does it take for brain damage, or even death, to occur once a victim is drowning? - Answer- 4-6 minu...

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________ and to protect ____________________. - Answer- patron safety and protect lives In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? - Answer- Knowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, c...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - Answer- b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - Answer- c. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment bef...

What is a lifeguards primary responsibilities - Answer- to prevent drowning and other injuries What can lifeguards do to prevent drowning and other injures? - Answer- Monitor, work as a team, enforcing rules What are lifeguards also responsible for? - Answer- Secondary responsibilities they...

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? A | To encourage patrons to participate in water safety educational programs B | To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility C | To schedule and participate in frequent inservice trainings D | To deliver ...

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? - 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...

What is the find model stand for - Answer- F-figure out the problem I-identify possible solutions N-name the pros and cons D-decide which is best, and act what are some possible topics in in-service training - Answer- -servaillence and recognition -water and land rescue skills -emergency res...

An AED indicates that "no shock is advised." Which of the following is most appropriate to do next? - Answer- Perform CPR for about 2 minutes Based on which of the following signs and symptoms would you determine that a victim is experiencing respiratory distress? - Answer- Gasping for breath ...

During a morning adult lap swim, you notice a swimmer who slows down and is no longer able to make any forward progress. Which of the following is true? - Answer- She is in danger of becoming an active victim if not assisted. The hazard communication standard includes having MSDS inform...