CPR
AED
LIFEGUARDING
Entries
FIRST AID
100
This is how deep you compress and adult's chest for CPR
What is at least 2 inches?
100
This is what to do if the pads of the AED touch or are at risk of touching on a child or infant.
What is to place one pad on the center of the chest and the other pad in the middle of the back?
100
Your primary responsibility as a lifeguard.
What is ensuring patron safety and protecting lives?
100

What is a stride jump? 

This entry should be done in at least 5 feet of water but not greater than 3 ft. above the water. Your head should stay above the water during this entry as it is meant for you to keep and eye on your victim at all times.

100
The order of heat related emergencies from least severe to most severe.
What are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
200
You pull and unconscious adult from the water who is taking infrequent gasps. You find that they have a pulse. This is what you do next.
What is give 2 breaths?
200
This is what you do after the AED has been turned on.
What is apply the pads to the victim's bare, dry chest?
200
A patron who swims laps and suddenly slips under the water without a struggle.
What is a passive victim?
200

What jump do we use when going off of the big chair?

What is compact jump

200
LOC stands for this.
What is level of consciousness?
300
The amount of compressions per minute you perform CPR for an adult, child or infant.
What is 100 compressions per minute?
300
Every minute that an AED is not used in victims of cardiac arrest, this is the amount that a person's chance of survival desreases.
What is 10%?
300

Name 5 characteristics of a professional lifeguard

what is, reliable, mature, positive, professional, able to preform appropriate skills, knowledgeable, healthy and fit, courteous and consistent  

300
What approach do you use when you do a slide in entry? 

walking approach 

300
SAMPLE stands for this.
What are Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent past medical history, Last oral intake, events leading up to the incident.
400

What is the appropriate range of BPM when preforming CPR? 

Range is 100-120 BPM

400

Can an AED be applied to a pregnant women? 

Yes 

400
What do you do if you are guarding the outdoor pool and hear thunder? 

Close the pool, get all swimmers out of the water, and continue watching and listening to outdoor weather 

400

When do you use a slide in entry?

When the water is shallow, pool is crowded, or you suspect a head/neck/spinal injury

400
This is the purpose of SAMPLE in a secondary assessment.
What is to care for conditions that are not an immediate threat to life and to find out as much as possible about the victim/incident?
500

This is the most appropriate thing the 2nd rescuer should do when they arrive on the scene while you have already started CPR.

What is ensure 911 has been called and that the appropriate medical equipment is at the scene?

500

What do you do if the victim is wearing a shirt and you need to apply the AED pads? 

The AED needs to be applied to a bare chest so the shirt needs to be removed before the pads can be placed, this could mean cutting or ripping the shirt. 

500
When a lifeguard keeps an eye on the patrons in the pool and checks the bottom, middle and surface of the water.
What is effective scanning?
500

Should you do a compact jump in very shallow water? 

No! 

500
In Musculoskeletal injuries, RICE stands for this.
What is Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate?
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