Communication
Arm extended straight to the side signal
What is Minor Emergency
The correct compression-to-breaths ratio for single-rescuer CPR on an adult.
What is 30:2
The first thing a rescuer should do when arriving at an emergency scene.
What is Area Check
This type of swimmer is struggling but still able to keep their head above water and may call for help.
What is weak swimmer
Type of lift used to remove a victim from the water
What is under-arm lift
Clear the pool whistle blast
What is 1 long blast
The full acronym for treatment for shock.
Warmth
ABC's
Rest and Reassure
Treatment
Semi-sit/Semi-prone
If a rescuer enters the water to help a conscious victim, they should always bring one of these.
What is buoyant aid
A person who does not know how to swim and is in distress, often vertical in the water, flailing, and unable to move towards safety?
What is distressed non-swimmer
How to protect victim's airway during ascent
What is plug nose and tilt head down
Communication should always be _____ when speaking to patrons and staff members
What is respectful/professional
This acronym is used to assess a victim’s level of consciousness.
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unconsciousness
This term refers to the specific area of water a lifeguard is responsible for monitoring, ensuring complete coverage and quick response to emergencies.
What is zone
This condition occurs when a person’s body loses heat to quickly, causing shivering, confusion, and slowed movements.
What is hypothermia
Place on the body to NOT grab when carrying victim
What is neck
Hand signal for cover
What is wave hand above head
Artificial Respiration & Artificial Circulation
What is CPR
This dangerous underwater condition occurs when a person blacks out do to a lack of oxygen before feeling the need to breathe, often caused by hyperventilation before swimming.
What is shallow water blackout
Example: A person falls on the pool deck and hits their head. They are conscious but report neck pain and tingling in their arms.
What is land spinal
Begin CPR on a drowned unconscious non-breathing victim with ____
What is 2 rescue breaths
Rescuer’s should have ____ communication when speaking to bystanders
What is effective
Do not use ___ if victim is in an oxygen rich environment.
What is AED
The term for ____ an area continuously to monitor swimmers and detect potential dangers before they become emergencies.
What is scanning
This slow and controlled entry is used when the water depth is unknown or when a spinal injury is suspected, minimizing disturbance in the water.
What is slip-in entry
Technique used to give victim aid without direct contact
What is reverse and ready position