CPR/AED
What thing should you check before beginning CPR?
Scene safety
When on a river chair/wave pool/main pool, what piece of equipment do you need to bring with?
Rescue tube
what is the first thing to do when you arrive on scene
check for scene safety
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard while on surveillance duty?
Recognize and respond to guests who may need assistance while preventing injuries.
where does the heaviest person sit on tubes
the back
What is the adult compression rate
100-120 beats per minute
what is a major difference between distressed swimmer and active drowning
distressed swimmer can call for help, active drowning can't.
What are two signs of heat exhaustion
Examples include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, or cool/clammy skin.
how long should you take to scan your entire zone
no more then 30 seconds
what is the technical weight limit every body slide
300
About how deep should chest compressions be?
At least 2 inches
what type of guard can use a stride jump
deep guard
What is one major difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency involving dangerously elevated body temperature and possible altered mental status.
how long should it take you to activate your EAP, rescue and give care to a drowning person
no more then 90 seconds
what is the weight limit for shaka
250
What should you do once the AED delivers a shock?
Continue chest compressions
what questions should you NOT ask a suspected head neck or spine injury?
yes and no questions, to avoid moving the head
A guest begins having a seizure. What should you NOT do?
Do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth.
what is the type of coverage called when taking over after a rescue
backup coverage
what is not allowed on any tube raft or body slide
jean shorts
You arrive as the second rescuer on scene, the primary is giving chest compressions, what is your best next step?
Go to the head, ready to give breaths.
the victim has a suspected head neck or spine injury, what entry should you preform?
slide in
A guest hits their head, seems confused, complains of a headache, and cannot remember what happened. What should you suspect?
A concussion or other head injury requiring further evaluation.
what is the difference between searching and watching
searching is deliberate and watching is passive.
what is the shoe policy for riptide
no shoes with metal buckles