CPR
This is the first thing you should confirm before beginning CPR after determining a victim is unresponsive.
What is checking for normal breathing and pulse?
Rescue breathing is used when a victim has this condition.
What is a pulse but no normal breathing?
The universal sign for choking is this.
What is hands grasping the throat?
An active victim is usually showing this behavior.
What is struggling and attempting to stay above water?
This is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard while on stand.
What is preventing injuries and recognizing emergencies?
Adult chest compressions should be performed at this rate.
What is 100–120 compressions per minute?
Each rescue breath should last approximately this long.
What is 1 second?
If an adult becomes unconscious from choking, your next step is this.
What is begin chest compressions?
A passive victim is typically found in this condition.
What is motionless/unresponsive in the water?
These are things lifeguards should always have with them.
What are sunglasses, water bottle, whistle, rescue tube, and hip pack?
You should allow to happen between each compression.
What is full chest recoil?
This visible sign tells you the breath was effective.
What is the chest rises and fall?
You should continue care for a conscious choking victim until this occurs.
What is the object is removed or the victim becomes unresponsive?
This type of rescue requires minimizing head and neck movement due to suspected injury.
What is a spinal rescue?
This should happen during a rotation exchange before the outgoing guard leaves the station.
What is clear communication and confirmation that the zone is covered?