Water Skills
What is the rescue we use for a conscious drowning victim facing the rescuer?
Active Front Rescue
A patron falls on the ground and becomes unconcious. They appear to be breathing. What should you do?
Check for pulse and breathing, Call EMS, Clear the area, Monitor victim until EMS gets there
Ratio for adult rescue breathing?
1 breath every 5 seconds for 2 minutes
How long should a seizure last?
1-3 min
How deep is the deep end at MSE?
12 ft
What is the technique used to remove a passive victim in shallow water?
Pool edge extrication technique
What is the "Red Cross" name for unconscious choking?
CPR with an obstructed airway
2 person CPR ratio for a child
15-2
Adrenaline injection for an allergic reaction
Epinepherine
8 lanes
2 diving boards
What should you do if an active drowning victim grabs onto you during a save?
Perform an escape - turn your head, push up on the victim between their elbow and shoulder, push away from victim, reach out your rescue tube to the victim
What is it called when you stop care in the middle of providing care for no reason
Abandonment
Unconscious choking ratio
CPR 30: 2
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to the incident
What did you have to do in the prerequisite swim test to take this class?
300 yard swim
2 minute tread
Retrieve brick from bottom and get it out in under 90 seconds
Explain the steps of a spinal extrication.
Perform Rescue, place backboard under victim, chest strap, modified head chin support, put arms down, place head immobilizers, place head strap, extricate.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Compression depth for a child
1.5-2in
What are the 4 types of burns?
UV, Fire, Electrical, Chemical
What is the name of all the class participants?
George, Alice, Conner, Bella, Miley, Owen M, Ana, Owen Q, Brody, Bentley, Hailey, Hannah, Henry, Macy
What is the go to technique for stabilizing the spinal victim?
Over- Arm- head splint
A patron falls and knocks out their tooth. What actions should you take?
Help the victim up and sit them down, Rinse mouth with cold water, Apply pressure to mouth, Find tooth and put it in salt solution
How long should it take to save and fully extricate a passive victim and start emergency care?
1 min 30 seconds
What do you do when someone has a puncture wound to the eye?
Secure object, cover both eyes
How long does your Lifeguarding Certification last?
How do you get recertified?
2 years
Take a lifeguard recertification class and pass the skill exams and written test.