The Lifesaving Society
Can you be a lifeguard after this course?
_________ messages are used to achieve the "Prevention" link.
WaterSmart
What are 2 risks of cold water immersion?
Frostbite and hypothermia.
What does ABC stand for? Is it part of the primary or secondary assessment?
Airway Breathing Circulation
Primary assessment
What are the 4 victim types?
DNS, weak or tired, injured, unconscious
What is the main difference between having Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and National Lifeguard?
BM - Lifesaver
BC - Assistant LG
NL - Lifeguard
Why do you provide floatation?
To prevent submersion.
What are the 2 cold water positions?
HELP and Huddle
Why do you ask a victim to take 2 deep breaths?
To see if they may have water in their lungs (secondary drowning)
What do you use a slip-in entry for?
Suspected spinals.
Give 3 examples of training opportunities available beyond Bronze Medallion.
Bronze Cross, NL, First Aid, Swim for Life Instructor
When should you not remove a victim from water?
When it is not safe to do so.
Which is worse: heat exhaustion or heatstroke?
Heatstroke
What does LOC stand for? What is the acronym?
Level of Consciousness
A(lert) V(erbal stimuli) P(ainful stimuli) U(nconscious)
What is important when doing a search?
Communication amongst searchers and staying together to cover all possible areas.
What are 2 examples of how the LSS pursues it's drowning prevention mission?
Training programs and public education (WaterSmart messages)
List the 3 linked sections.
Prevention -> Recognition, Response, Rescue -> Treatment
What does the HELP position stand for?
Heat Escape Lessening Position
WARTS (warmth, ABC's, rest + assurance, treatment, semi-prone (recovery) position)
What is the Ladder Approach from lowest to highest risk?
Talk, throw, reach, wade, row swim, tow, carry
What is the LSS motto?
"Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being."
What are the 5 stages?
Prevent drowning, recognize distress, provide floatation, remove from water, and provide care as needed.
What is the treatment of hypothermia?
1. LOC's, ABC's, CPR if needed
2. Contact EMS
3. Remove victim from cold environment
4. Warm body
5. Treat for shock
What does SAMPLES stand for? Is it part of the primary or secondary assessment?
Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past Medical History, Last Oral Intake, Events Leading Up To, Symptoms.
Secondary assessment
What is always going to be a hazard in a swim area?
Can you make these less of a hazard?
Water, diving boards, waterslides, rock walls, diving blocks, ground.
Yes, monitoring the body of water and puddles around; having rules for board, slide, and rock walls; teaching how to use blocks properly; and making the ground flat and non-slippery.