Emergency Medicine American Red Cross Lifeguard Tests A&B / American Red Cross Lifeguard TEST Solution Guide updated 2022.

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Emergency Medicine American Red Cross Lifeguard Tests A&B / American Red Cross Lifeguard TEST Solution Guide updated 2022. As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perf... orm cycles of: - Ans30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? - Ans-Clutching the throat The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you do next? - AnsTell 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? - Ans-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: - Ans-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: - Ans-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? - Ans-resuscitation masks You are giving ventilations to a 5 year old child using a resuscitation mask. You should give 1 ventilation about every: - Ans-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? - Ans-Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation. A patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency. You should: - Ans-Give them a glucose [Show More]

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