American Red Cross r.24 Lifeguard Training Flashcard

Front

What does it mean to be "equipped and rescue ready?"

Back

Wearing or carrying appropriate rescue equipment and ready to perform a rescue

Front

Which of these is NOT a situation that might require giving ventilations?
- During rapid assessment when a person is not breathing after drowning
- When caring for someone in respiratory arrest
- When providing CPR to someone in cardiac arrest
- When a conscious person is having trouble catching their breath

Back

When a conscious person is having trouble catching their breath

Front

What is the correct depth to compress an adult's chest during CPR?

Back

At least 2 inches

Front

When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant, what is the compression to breaths ratio?

Back

15:2

Front

What is the PRIMARY responsibility of a lifeguard? Options: Enforcing rules, Providing first aid, Conducting surveillance, Assisting swimmers

Back

Conducting surveillance

Front

Lifeguard station response time testing helps determine if:

Back

The lifeguard can reach a person in the furthest part of the zone and begin ventilations within 1 1/2 to 2 minutes

Front

Which of the following is a sign of an active drowning victim? Head tilted back, struggling at the surface, Floating motionless face down, Waving for help, Swimming laps

Back

Head tilted back, struggling at the surface

Front

What is the FIRST step in responding to a water emergency?

Back

Activate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Front

Glare on the water is affecting your ability to scan properly. What should you do?

Back

Wear polarized sunglasses and ask your manager about repositioning the lifeguard stand

Front

You find an unresponsive adult on the pool deck. After checking the scene for safety, what is the NEXT step?

Back

Check for responsiveness