Rescue of Others
Name the 4 types of victims
Injured swimmer, weak or tired swimmer, drowning non-swimmer, and unsconscious victim
What 3 ways a bystander can assist you?
Call 911, get an AED, flag paramedics, follow your directions to provide first aid, help to carry someone, crowd or traffic control around the scene, help to remove hazards, etc.
RCP
What is CPR
What is safest for the rescuer: Reach or Wade?
What is Reach
What should you always check before approaching the scene of an emergency?
What is Hazards?
True or false: everyone, even strong swimmers can get into trouble if they become injured
True
Show to the class the recovery position
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EAD
What is AED
What step on the ladder is: The rescuer swims to the victim, pass an aid, and encourage them to kick to the shore.
What is Swim
If an unresponsive, non-breathing person is removed from water, the rescue should starts drowning resuscitation with what first?
What is Rescue Breath?
Complete the blank: Drowning victims can quickly become unconscious due the lack of __________
oxygen
What is the acronym to treat for Shock?
What is W.A.R.T.S
BAC
What is ABC's
What step on the rescue ladder is: walk into shallow water and extend an assist to the victim
What is Wade
What 2 examples of barrier devices you can use during resuscitation?
What is Gloves and Pocket Mask?
True or False: Drowning can occur in as little as 10-30 seconds and is often silent.
True
What does the acronym W.A.R.T.S stands for?
What is W - Warmth, A ABC's, R Rest & Reassurance, T Treat the cause, S Suitable position
PLEH
What is H.E.L.P.
Which step on the rescuer ladder does not require an assist?
What is Talk
What are the 8 steps on the rescuers checklist?
What is: 1 - Hazards, 2 - Assists, 3 - Entry, 4 - Approach, 5 - Reverse & Ready, 6 - Talk, tow or carry, 7 - Removal, 8 - Follow-up
Victim recognition: List 3 signs that someone is in danger of drowning
fear on the face, lack of progress of a swimmer, a distressed call for help, overturned boat, an inflatable toy moving away, a crowd gathering
Describe Shock
What is Shock is a depression of the body's circulatory system. When a person goes into shock their circulatory system slows down causing the victim's organs to stop functioning properly. Shock can be life-threatening if untreated.
NEGOXY
What is Oxygen
Name the 8 steps on the rescue ladder from safest to the most riskiest
What is Talk, Throw, Reach, Wade, Row, Swim, Tow, and Carry?
What are the three aims of the Lifesaving Society?
What is Prevention, Education, and Leadership