RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform
cycles of: - ANSWERS✔-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations
\.Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious
person is choking? - ANSWERS✔-Clutching the throat
\.The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you
do next? - ANSWERS✔-Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there
is no immediate danger.
\.How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care? - ANSWERS✔-Use protective equipment, such
as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care.
\.A patron has slurred speech, is unable to lift their right arm level with their left
arm and is unable to smile without one side of their face drooping. These are
symptoms of: - ANSWERS✔-Stroke
, \.You are walking on the pool deck when the swim team coach suddenly collapses
in front of you. During your primary assessment, you find that the victim doesn't
have a pulse. You should: - ANSWERS✔-Immediately begin CPR using cycles of 30
compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
\.Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to
protect you and the victim from disease transmission? - ANSWERS✔-resuscitation
masks
\.You are giving ventilations to a 5 year old child using a resuscitation mask. You
should give 1 ventilation about every: - ANSWERS✔-3 seconds
\.You are providing care to an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing as a
result of a drowning. You give your first ventilation before performing CPR and
notice that the chest doesn't rise. Which of the following should you do next? -
ANSWERS✔-Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation.
\.A patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency. You should: - ANSWERS✔-
Give them a glucose tablets.
\.Wile preparing to use an AED on a victim, you notice a medication patch on the
victim's chest. Which action is appropriate? - ANSWERS✔-Removing the patch
with a gloved hand.
\.Which of the following statements about BVMs is most accurate? - ANSWERS✔-
Ventilations are more effective when 2 rescuers operate the BVM.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform
cycles of: - ANSWERS✔-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations
\.Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious
person is choking? - ANSWERS✔-Clutching the throat
\.The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you
do next? - ANSWERS✔-Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there
is no immediate danger.
\.How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care? - ANSWERS✔-Use protective equipment, such
as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care.
\.A patron has slurred speech, is unable to lift their right arm level with their left
arm and is unable to smile without one side of their face drooping. These are
symptoms of: - ANSWERS✔-Stroke
, \.You are walking on the pool deck when the swim team coach suddenly collapses
in front of you. During your primary assessment, you find that the victim doesn't
have a pulse. You should: - ANSWERS✔-Immediately begin CPR using cycles of 30
compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
\.Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to
protect you and the victim from disease transmission? - ANSWERS✔-resuscitation
masks
\.You are giving ventilations to a 5 year old child using a resuscitation mask. You
should give 1 ventilation about every: - ANSWERS✔-3 seconds
\.You are providing care to an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing as a
result of a drowning. You give your first ventilation before performing CPR and
notice that the chest doesn't rise. Which of the following should you do next? -
ANSWERS✔-Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation.
\.A patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency. You should: - ANSWERS✔-
Give them a glucose tablets.
\.Wile preparing to use an AED on a victim, you notice a medication patch on the
victim's chest. Which action is appropriate? - ANSWERS✔-Removing the patch
with a gloved hand.
\.Which of the following statements about BVMs is most accurate? - ANSWERS✔-
Ventilations are more effective when 2 rescuers operate the BVM.
