Classroom Topics
I saw ....that is dangerous because... please.....
When making any rescue, once you have ahold of your victim, how many times can you let go of your victim before exiting the water.
NEVER! 0!
What is the first step of the first aid assessment?
Assess for scene safety.
PACA is the YMCA's decision making model. What does PACA stand for? (Each letter is worth 50pts)
Problem, alternatives, consequences, action.
When holding a rescue tube, what is the number 1 rule that prevents a lifeguard from injury?
Controlling and/or holding the slack.
30 compressions 2 breaths
Lifeguards use a visual technique to attentively watch their assigned areas and prevent aquatic emergencies. What is that technique called?
Scanning
What is the "J-hook" rescue used for?
Rescuing a passive victim on the surface from the front.
What are the 3 important components to the lifeguards resuscitation pocket mask? (Each component is worth 100pts)
1. Oxygen Inlet
2. Filter
3. One-way Valve
What is the safe in 6? (50pts for each, bonus 50 for all 6, bonus 100 if all 6 in order)
1. Prevention
2. Recognize
3. Rescue
4. Activate
5. Provide Care
6. Report
How does being an Aquatics Leader help your community. (somethings besides CPR,O2,and First Aid).
facilitate responses
1 breath every 2-3 seconds
Name the 4 stages of drowning. (each stage is worth 100pts. extra 100pts if all 4)
1. Initial Apnea
2. Dyspnea
3. Terminal Apnea
4. Cardiac Arrest
Name the 5 entries that a lifeguard can use to enter the water. (Each entry is worth 100pts.)
Compact Jump
Shallow Water Entry Dive
Stride Jump
Wave-less Entry
Touch & Go Entry
Name the 5 components of the emergency oxygen system.
1. Tank
2. Tubing
3. Delivery Device
4. Regulator
5. Pressure Gauge