Rules
When addressing patrons and members about pool rules, how do go about enforcing it?
You can point out the rules that are posted on the wall.
How often should you recertify your lifeguard certificate?
Every 2 years.
List out the Reasons for a Code Blue.
Unconscious/LOC
Suspected Heart Attack
Suspected Stroke
How often should we restock our first aid supplies?
Whenever you see missing or low stock on the supply.
How long should you take to scan and respond to an emergency?
No Longer than 30 seconds.
What are 3 rules of the Pool?
-No Running
-No Diving in the Shallow End
-No Rough Housing
-No Hanging on Hoops/Nets
-No Deck Changing
What is the primary responsibility of a Lifeguard?
Prevention and Safety of patrons
If there is a code blue occurring within the BRIC, what is your responsibility as the acting guard of the pool?
Continue surveillance, or clear the water.
For the acronym S.A.M.P.L.E. What does it stand for?
Sign/symptoms, allergies, medication, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to incident.
List out Five save/rescues in water.
Head Splint, J Hook, Alligator Roll, Seat Belt, Under Arm.
Which side of the Pool allows Diving?
Far side that is 7 Feet Deep.
What is the proper procedure for calling out?
Call BM, Message Teams, Email Alex
Give the full script to a CODE Blue.
BREAK BREAK BREAK! We have a Code Blue, Code blue at (location). We have a code blue, code blue, at (location. It appears to be (#number of patient, and their condition).
What is the LPM Rate of the Non-Rebreather Mask?
10-15 LPM
What are all the reasons to stop CPR?
Signs of Life: Normal Breathing, Victim Moving, Eyes Fluttering
AED Recognized Heart Rate
EMS is on scene
You are exhausted to continue
Scene is unsafe
If a person is playing music via amplified music from a speaker, what are you to do?
Ask them to refrain from playing music, as music is prohibited.
Given the Following: What are reason for each # of whistles? One Short Whistle? Two Short Whistle? Three Short Whistle? Four Short Whistle? One Long Whistle? And Oscillating Whistle?
One Short is the capture the attention of a fellow guards or a patron in the water.
Three Short is activating the EAP for an active person.
Two and Four dont exist.
One long is activating the EAP for an unconscious person.
And Oscillating is clearing the pool.
In a Code Blue, all of the following respond to a emergency EXCEPT for?
1 Lifeguard
1 Adventures Assistant
1 Operations Assistant
Members Service Attendant (MSA)
What is the Orange device used for immobilizing or stabilizing a joint in the Response Kits called?
SAM Splint
If someone has a seizure in the water, what should you do?
Keep the head support above water, and remove the person from the water as soon as possible AFTER THE SEIZURE.
If a person have broken the rules on several counts, what given policy are you allowed to enforce?
Remove them from the pool, and speak to a supervisor or BM or Alex.
What is included in a Facility Safety Check?
Tiles & Grates, lifeguard equipment, facilities checkup.
In an evacuation, what are you required to do? And what is the best course of action?
Wear a Hi-vest, use the megaphone directing members safely to LOT G and stick to the following routes.
When assisting someone administrate epinephrine via Epi-Pen, what is the first thing to do?
Check the label on the Epi-Pen, and make sure the medication is clear and not expired.
Do you use the AED on a pregnant person?
Yes.