First-Aid
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time To Call
What do you do if someone is unconscious but has a pulse and is breathing?
What do lifeguards use to help a drowning victim float?
Tube
What does it look like when you are about to get struck by lightning?
Hair Standing Up
How can you check if someone is conscious?
Sternum Rub
What are three differences between Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion?
Eyes, Skin, Give them Water
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for 2 rescuer CPR on an adult?
30:2
What are the three types of drowning to look for?
Distressed, Active, Passive
Is it easier to drown in Lake Michigan or the ocean?
Lake Michigan
What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
Swelling, hives, rash, difficulty breathing, changes in LOC
What are signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
Tightness in chest, difficulty breathing, on the left side, pale, sweaty, changes in LOC
After how many ventilations on an infant do you reassess?
40 Breaths
What piece of equipment do lifeguards use in a spinal injury?
Backboard
Which way does the current flow on our side of Lake Michigan?
South (Counter-Clockwise)
What is the rate of ventilations on an adult?
One every six seconds
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past pertinent medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up
Where do you put AED Adults pads on an infant?
Front and Back
How long does a scan of the swimming area take?
10 Seconds
How do you get out of a rip current?
Swim parallel to shore
What should you NOT do if someone is stabbed?
Take the object out
What do you NOT do when someone has a seizure?
Restrict their movements (hold them down)
What are the three names of main arteries in the body?
Carotid, Brachial, Femoral
What type of sunglasses do lifeguards use at the lakefront?
Polarized
What do breakwalls do?
Preserve the shore
Who is our boss?
Tim Carter