Ellis And Associates Lifeguard Test

When performing any rescue on an active guest in distress, lifeguards should remember to: {Ans: Communicate with the guest, use the rescue tube to keep yourself and the guest on the surface as you swim to safety, complete a rescue report}There is never a need to begin rescue breathing in open water if the guest is unconscious and not breathing {Ans: False, if a guest is not breathing in open water you should begin rescue breathing immediately}The two guard rescue includes the combination of the front drive and the duck pluck rescues {Ans: False, two guard rescue uses front drive and rear hug rescue techniques}To care for fainting position the guest flat on his or her back {Ans: True,a guest who fainted should be positioned on their back}In single rescuer CPR, 30 compressions and 2 breaths are given for adults, children, and infants {Ans: True, when second responders arrive you will switch from 30 compressions and two breaths to 15 compressions and 2 breaths for children and infants . Adults will remain at 30:2}An epinephrine injection is given in the thigh and can go through normal clothing {Ans: True, an EpiPen can go through