American Red Cross Lifeguard Test

a child with consent, hit her head, blood and fluids running from ears, dizzy. What do you do? - -DON'T touch her. -Have her sit down in a chair -go through SAMPLE till EMS arrives A girl is having a asthma attack. But there is a problem she doesn't have her inhaler. What do you Do? - -Activate EAP - Have them sit an a comfortable position for breathing -They can only use THEIR inhaler -Monitor their condition A man is non-responsive on the ground you see a gashing cut on his leg, what do you do? - Treat the cut first, it can be the cause of the unconsciousness. When done treated, reassess Active Drowning Victim - struggling to remain at the surface of the water (still conscious) ADULT CPR - At least 2 inches, No more than 2.4 inches AED if it won't fit ( Infant/ Child ) - Place one pad on back & one on chest AED w/ Jewelry - place 1" away from the jewelry Cardiac Chain of Survival - -early recognition ( Always First ) - early cpr -early defibrillation - early advanced medical care. Caring For A Burn - -Remove victim from source ( ALWAYS FIRST) -If a dry chemical brush w/ gloves then wash with cool water -If liquid wash off with cool water CHILD CPR - About 2 inches Choking victim - - Activate EAP -Ask for consent ( permission to help ) -Encourage them to keep coughing - If they start coughing start back blows and th