American Lifeguard Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of a secondary assessment?

To diagnose chronic conditions.
To identify and care for conditions that are not life threatening.
To perform CPR on unresponsive individuals.
To ensure all vital signs are within normal limits.

The correct answer is: To identify and care for conditions that are not life threatening.

The purpose of a secondary assessment is to identify and care for conditions that are not life-threatening. This assessment allows lifeguards and other responders to gather detailed information about a victim's condition after an initial assessment has been conducted to address immediate life threats. Through this process, the responder can evaluate the individual’s current state more thoroughly, identify any other medical issues that require attention, and provide appropriate care or facilitate a transfer to advanced medical services if necessary. Options that focus on diagnosing chronic conditions or ensuring vital signs are normal serve a different purpose in the context of first responders. While knowing vital signs and awareness of chronic conditions are crucial, they are typically not the focus of the secondary assessment during immediate care. Performing CPR is an emergency procedure aimed at life-threatening situations rather than part of the secondary assessment process.