Life Guard 40 questions with correct answers

a person has been injured and is conscious. you should: - correct answer--1) obtain consent 2) check for life threatening conditions 3) find out what happened A victim has slurred speech, cannot lift their right arm level with the left, is unable to smile and half her face is drooping. What would you assume has happened? - correct answer--A stroke. a victim is having a seizure in the water what should you do? - correct answer--Support the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends A victim is severely bleeding you think she is in shock because...? - correct answer-- Shes restless and irritable a way to remember the questions to ask when taking a brief history is to use SAMPLE. What does each letter stand for? - correct answer--Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Pertinent past medical history Last oral intake Event leading up to the incident An AED has advised that a shock should be given what should you do next? - correct answer--tell everyone to stand clear As an only life guard preforming CPR on a 7 year old child you would preform a cycle of...? - correct answer--30 compressions 2 ventilations as you are giving ventilations with a rescue mask and the victim vomits what should you do? - correct answer--turn victim as a unit on his side during a swim meet the bleachers collapse you check the scene and notice several people appear injured who do you approach first? - correct answer--unconscious victims For which of the following should you summon EMS personnel? - correct answer--A victim with an open leg wound with the bone protruding How would you know if an infants airway is open? - correct answer--if the baby is crying