CPR
PBAC Patrons
Medical Mysteries
Acronyms
100

What is the compression rate for CPR?

30:2

100

Which patron stares at you while they water walk?

Citron

100

A person dives into the water and comes up to the surface with blood running from their ears. They are panicked and holding their neck. What are they experiencing?

A head/spinal injury

100

What does VAT stand for?

Visual Awareness Test

200

What is the difference in compression depth for a child and adult?

Child - about 2 inches

Adult - at least 2 inches 


200

Which patron got locked at the PBAC

Mr. Anderson
200

A person suddenly begins to have difficulty breathing, their face is swelling, and they appear panicked. They’re breaking out in red, itchy welts across their body, and say their throat feels like it’s closing. They become lightheaded and are having trouble speaking. What are they experiencing?

Anaphylaxis 

200

What does FAST stand for?

Face, Arms, Speech, Time

300

Can you use AED pads on a pregnant woman?

Yes

300

Which female patron walks hobbled over, has beef with Jason, brings her the neighborhood kids with her during open swim, and complains about everything?

Mary

300

A middle-aged man comes up to you holding his chest. He says it started as a pressure in his chest and now feels like burning or tightness. He has trouble breathing and is sweating. What is he experiencing?

Heart attack

300

What does RICE stand for?

Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate

400

5 reasons to stop CPR

1. Victim becomes conscious

2. CPR is analyzing

3. EMS has arrived

4. Scene becomes unsafe

5. You become too tired to continue

400

Who are the really nice couple that thanks you for being here?

Jim and Sally

400

A swimmer gets out of the pool after practice and looks pale and weak. They’re sweating heavily, feel dizzy, and say they’re nauseous. You notice they seem confused and unsteady on their feet. Their skin is cool and clammy even though it’s a hot day. What are they experiencing?

Heat exhaustion

400

What does LOC stand for?

Level of Consciousness 

500

What are the steps for the Cardiac Chain of Survival?

* This question is worth 600 points. Each correct step is 100 points. 

1. Recognition of the emergency and Activation of the EAP.

2. CPR

3. AED

4. EMS

5. Post-cardiac arrest care

6. Recovery

500

What is Sir Speedo's real name?

Craig Korth 

500

A little girl comes toward you, clutching her arm. She says she tripped while running and cut her arm on a chipped piece of the lane lines. As you provide care she suddenly says she feels dizzy and lightheaded. Her skin is pale and cool to the touch. She's sweating, and her breaths are rapid and shallow. She sways slightly and looks like she might pass out. What is she experiencing?


Shock

500

What does SAMPLE stand for?

S - signs/symptoms

A - allergies

M - medications

P - past medical history

L - last oral intake

E - events leading up to the incident 

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