American Red Cross lifeguarding written test already passed

American Red Cross lifeguarding written test already passed

What does F.I.N.D. stand for? ✔✔F = figure out the problem I = identify possible solutions N = name the pros and cons for each solution D = decide which solution is best, then act on it

What does EAP stand for ✔✔Emergency Action Plan

What is PPE? ✔✔Personal Protection Equipment (ie masks, gloves)

What does AED stand for? ✔✔Automatic External Defibrillator

When should you use an AED? ✔✔When heart has stopped

What does MSDS stand for? ✔✔Material Safety Data Sheet (used for chemicals)

What does BVM stand for? ✔✔Bag-Valve Mask

What is the rate of compressions for CPR? ✔✔100 beats/min

What does AFR stand for? ✔✔Accidental Fecal Release

How quickly can cardiac arrest happen after a victim has submerged? ✔✔A little as 3 minutes

How long can till a body without oxygen has brain damage or death? ✔✔As little as 4 to 6 minutes

What is a distressed swimmer? ✔✔The stage before drowning, distressed...

What is the Instinctive Drowning Response? ✔✔efforts to keep the mouth about the surface

What are signs of active drowning? ✔✔extending arms to the side or front pressing down for support

What are the signs of a passive victim? ✔✔-might float face down near the surface -be limp

What is total coverage? ✔✔only one lifeguard is watching the whole pool

What is back-up coverage? ✔✔two or more lifeguards watching the pool

What is emergency back-up coverage? ✔✔when two or more lifeguards are on duty and one lifeguard must enter the pool for a rescue...other lifeguard must now supervise a larger area

What does SAMPLE stand for? ✔✔S - Signs and Symptoms A - Allergies M - Medications P - Pertinent past medical history L - Last oral intake E - Events leading up to the incident