Signs & Symptoms
This term describes an episode of disturbed brain activity that lasts 1-3 minutes and can produce a wide range of symptoms including but not limited to muscular convulsions, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
What is a Seizure
Modified versions of these two strokes should be used when approaching a victim in the water.
This modification should be made when using an AED on a victim weighing less than 55 lbs.
What is use pediatric pads if available. Otherwise, place one pad on the victim's chest and the other on their back.
These pieces of rescue gear should be kept on your body when acting as primary lifeguard.
What is a rescue tube, hip pack with resuscitation mask and gloves, and a whistle.
Diving is permitted in water of this depth or deeper.
What is 9 feet.
This type of victim is able to keep their face out of the water and call or wave for help.
What is a distressed swimmer.
This type of entry should only be used in water that is 5 feet or deeper and only if you are no more than 3 feet above the water.
What is a stride jump.
This is the proper hand position when performing CPR on an infant.
What is two or three fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line.
This device is used to measure blood oxygen levels in the body.
What is a pulse oximeter.
Underwater swimming is allowed only when these circumstances are met.
What is a MCIWS present with current lifeguard and MCIWS certification, manager approval, direct supervision of MCIWS with one 25m swim at a time, and oxygen tank set up.
A victim experiencing chest pain that is possibly radiating to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach or back, difficulty breathing, pale or ashen skin, sweating, dizziness, nausea and fatigue may be experiencing this life threatening condition.
What is a heart attack.
When caring for a conscious choking adult who is pregnant, these steps should be taken.
What are five back blows, followed by five chest compressions.
When two rescuers are performing CPR on a child this is the ratio of compressions to ventilations.
What is 15 compressions to 2 ventilations.
After determining that the scene is safe with a drowning victim, these are the steps in the primary or initial assessment for an adult.
What is checking for responsiveness, calling for EMS, look listen feel for 5-10 seconds, then 2 rescue breaths.
Children of this age can swim independently only under these circumstances.
What is age 10 and up with a valid swim test card, signed parent waiver, and dependent ID card.
A victim experiencing sudden weakness or numbness of the face, an arm or a leg, difficulty with speech, blurred vision, dizziness and confusion may be experiencing this life threatening condition.
The objective of this rescue skill is to perform a combination of effective chest compressions and ventilations to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the victim's brain and other vital organs.
What is CPR.
These special situations would require removal of items or an adjustment of AED pad placement. Explain each situation.
What is a medicated patch, hairy chest, piercings, or pacemaker.
What is removing with a gloved hand, shaving or using the sticky side of an extra AED pad to remove hair, and not placing the AED pad directly on top of the piercing or pacemaker.
When performing a secondary assessment, this mnemonic device is used to remind you what to ask when taking a brief history and the letters stand for this.
What is SAMPLE.
S-Signs and Symptoms
A- Allergies
M- Medications
P- Past pertinent medical history
L- Last oral intake
E- Events leading up to the injury
These categories of online training must be completed every year by every MCCS employee.
What is fiscal year compliance training, calendar year compliance training, and Lejeune-New River compliance training.
This condition is the bodies natural reaction to a serious injury or illness. Signs and symptoms include restlessness and irritability, altered level of consciousness, pale or ashen, cool, moist skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing and pulse and excessive thirst.
What is shock.
A victim is not breathing but has a pulse requires rescue breathing or ventilations. Ventilations for an adult should last this long, occur this often and continue for this length of time before you recheck for breathing and a pulse.
What is 1 second, every 5 seconds, and 2 minutes.
This is the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.
What is a change in heart rhythm, and when the heart stops.
These three examples of negligent behavior are prohibited during lifeguard shifts.
What is talking while on the guard stand, using your phone to change music, and sitting unprofessionally in the chair.
MCCS Aquatics offers these 11 events and programs throughout the year.
What is Eggstravaganza, Individual Swim Lessons, Group Swim Lessons, Splash Camp, Splash Bash, Dive In Movies, Puppy Plunge, Devil Fish Challenge, Birthday Swim, Water Polo Camp, Stroke Clinic.
Bonus: What is Welcome Summer Splash Bash, Splash N' Dash, Volleyball Tournament, Pumpkin Plunge.