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To ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest compressions, what should you do?
To ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest compressions, what should you do?
Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand placement and full chest recoil.
Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking?
Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking?
- Waving their arms
- Coughing loudly
- Clutching the throat (correct)
- Pointing at their mouth
All of the following are components of scene size-up EXCEPT:
All of the following are components of scene size-up EXCEPT:
- Checking for responsiveness (correct)
- Assessing the environment
- Identifying potential hazards
- Determining the number of victims
If your initial impression reveals severe life-threatening bleeding in an adult victim who appears to be unresponsive, what should be your next step?
If your initial impression reveals severe life-threatening bleeding in an adult victim who appears to be unresponsive, what should be your next step?
Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from disease transmission?
Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from disease transmission?
What should the other lifeguard do after determining there is no breathing or pulse in an adult?
What should the other lifeguard do after determining there is no breathing or pulse in an adult?
What should the other lifeguard do when giving ventilations using a bag-valve-mask?
What should the other lifeguard do when giving ventilations using a bag-valve-mask?
Based on which of the following signs and symptoms would you determine that a victim is experiencing respiratory distress?
Based on which of the following signs and symptoms would you determine that a victim is experiencing respiratory distress?
Which of the following findings would lead you to determine that an infant's airway is open and not obstructed?
Which of the following findings would lead you to determine that an infant's airway is open and not obstructed?
What should you do first when a victim who started choking becomes unresponsive?
What should you do first when a victim who started choking becomes unresponsive?
If you notice that the chest does not rise after giving the first ventilation to a drowning victim, what should you do next?
If you notice that the chest does not rise after giving the first ventilation to a drowning victim, what should you do next?
What is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns?
What is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns?
What care should you provide to a child with asthma who starts having an emergency at a swim meet?
What care should you provide to a child with asthma who starts having an emergency at a swim meet?
Which of the following statements about performing CPR with two or more rescuers is true?
Which of the following statements about performing CPR with two or more rescuers is true?
What should you do immediately after attaching the AED pads to the victim's chest?
What should you do immediately after attaching the AED pads to the victim's chest?
If a responsive person has persistent chest pain, what should you do?
If a responsive person has persistent chest pain, what should you do?
What should you tell the patron if they ask about moving an unresponsive person?
What should you tell the patron if they ask about moving an unresponsive person?
Which of the following statements about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) is most accurate?
If a victim is having a seizure in the water, what should you do?
If a victim is having a seizure in the water, what should you do?
After summoning EMS personnel and obtaining consent, what should you do for a responsive patron who is bleeding?
After summoning EMS personnel and obtaining consent, what should you do for a responsive patron who is bleeding?
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how would you position your hands?
When giving chest compressions to an adult, how would you position your hands?
If a victim is unresponsive but breathing, how should you position them while waiting for EMS?
If a victim is unresponsive but breathing, how should you position them while waiting for EMS?
What should the assisting responder do first when performing CPR?
What should the assisting responder do first when performing CPR?
What should you do when you find a swim team coach who suddenly collapses and has no pulse?
What should you do when you find a swim team coach who suddenly collapses and has no pulse?
During a primary assessment, which of the following should you check first?
During a primary assessment, which of the following should you check first?
When giving ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask, how often should you give a ventilation?
When giving ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask, how often should you give a ventilation?
What should you do first when approaching the scene of an emergency?
What should you do first when approaching the scene of an emergency?
Where should you position your fist when giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking?
Where should you position your fist when giving abdominal thrusts to an adult who is choking?
What is the most appropriate action if you notice a medication patch on the victim's chest before using an AED?
What is the most appropriate action if you notice a medication patch on the victim's chest before using an AED?
When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, which of the following would you use for chest thrusts?
When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, which of the following would you use for chest thrusts?
If the victim vomits while giving ventilations with a resuscitation mask, what should you do first?
If the victim vomits while giving ventilations with a resuscitation mask, what should you do first?
A patron appears to be in shock because they become restless and irritable. What might this indicate?
A patron appears to be in shock because they become restless and irritable. What might this indicate?
What does the S in the acronym SAMPLE stand for when taking a brief history?
What does the S in the acronym SAMPLE stand for when taking a brief history?
While performing a primary assessment, you should check for all of the following EXCEPT:
While performing a primary assessment, you should check for all of the following EXCEPT:
If you find an unresponsive adult on the locker room floor with a pulse but not breathing, what should you do next?
If you find an unresponsive adult on the locker room floor with a pulse but not breathing, what should you do next?
How would you perform CPR on a 7-year-old child?
How would you perform CPR on a 7-year-old child?
How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care?
How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care?
What should you do if a patron is having a diabetic emergency?
What should you do if a patron is having a diabetic emergency?
What is the most appropriate action to take if an AED indicates that 'no shock is advised'?
What is the most appropriate action to take if an AED indicates that 'no shock is advised'?
What symptoms might indicate a stroke?
What symptoms might indicate a stroke?
Study Notes
CPR Guidelines
- High-quality CPR requires exposing the victim's chest for proper hand placement and ensuring full chest recoil.
- Chest compressions for an adult should be performed with the heel of one hand on the center of the chest and the other hand on top.
Choking and Airway Management
- The universal sign for choking in a conscious individual is clutching the throat.
- If an infant's airway is clear, they will typically cry uncontrollably.
- In case of an unresponsive choking victim, immediately lower them to the ground and begin CPR with chest compressions.
Ventilation Techniques
- Using resuscitation masks is essential during ventilations to prevent disease transmission.
- For effective bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation, two rescuers should work together.
- Provide ventilations to a child at a rate of one every three seconds.
Initial Assessments
- The primary assessment should begin by checking for responsiveness.
- If a victim is unresponsive but breathing, place them in a recovery position while waiting for EMS.
Bleeding and Shock Management
- Control severe bleeding using available resources; apply pressure with sterile dressings after obtaining consent and putting on gloves.
- Signs of shock may include restlessness and irritability in the patient.
Emergency Response Protocols
- For respiratory distress, signs include gasping for breath; summon advanced medical personnel if needed.
- If you encounter a victim with persistent chest pain, immediately summon EMS personnel.
- During scene size-up, form an initial impression to ensure safety and assess the situation.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
- After attaching AED pads, instruct everyone to stand clear before proceeding.
- If an AED indicates "no shock is advised," perform CPR for about 2 minutes after the recommendation.
Handling Specific Emergencies
- In the event of a seizure in the water, support the victim's head above water until the seizure ends.
- For diabetic emergencies, provide glucose tablets to the affected individual.
Pediatric Considerations
- When providing care to a conscious infant who is choking, administer chest thrusts using two or three fingers.
Infection Control
- Protect against bloodborne pathogens using gloves and breathing barriers during care.
Stroke Symptoms
- Symptoms such as slurred speech, inability to lift an arm, and facial drooping may indicate a stroke, and it's crucial to note the time symptoms began.
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Test your knowledge with these lifeguard online exam flashcards. Each card covers essential CPR techniques, emergency response signs, and crucial scene size-up components. Perfect for anyone preparing for lifeguard certification!
