American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING EXAM STUDY GUIDE - (2023 / 2024)

American Red Cross LIFEGUARDING EXAM – Q & A STUDY GUIDE Caring for Anaphylactic Shock (pg. 166) Answer: 1. Summon EMS Personnel 2. Assist with prescribed Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EPI Pen) *check label, check expiration date* 3. Administer Emergency Oxygen (if available) Using Epi-Pen (pg. 167) Answer: 1. Locate outside middle of one thigh 2. Remove Safety Cap 3. Quickly push needle into leg at 90 Degree angle 4. Hold and count to 10 seconds; remove after 10 seconds and massage area (pg. 168) If you suspect head, neck, or back injury in unconscious victim... Answer: ALWAYS take care of the airways and breathing first (pg. 168) If caring for an unconscious victim WITH dentures... Answer: leave the dentures in place, unless the become loose and block the airway, because the dentures will make it easier to seal a breathing mask around the face