CPR
How long must interruptions be limited to during CPR?
No more than 10 seconds
Which rescue should be performed on an active drowning child pressing his arms down at his sides towards you?
Active Front Rescue.
What should be used to remove a bee stinger from skin?
A firm thin object such as an ID card, bank card or cardboard.
Backboard
Who must replace a guard on stand who has performed a rescue?
Off duty lifeguard
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
What are the 3 entries that are compatible with our facility?
1.Slide in
2.Compact
3.Stride In
What does the L stand for in SAMPLE?
Last Oral Intake
What does BVM stand for?
Bag Valve Mask Resuscitator
What is the ratio of guards to patrons on the pool deck?
1 Guard per 25 Patrons
At what depth should a child's chest be compressed to?
About 2 inches
What is the most effective technique to get a person who has grabbed you, off of you during a rescue attempt?
Front Head Hold Escape or Rear Head Hold Escape
What is the acronym used to determine if a person is having a stroke?
FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
What piece of equipment can be placed to stop life threatening bleeding?
Tourniquet
What factors might hinder the guard on stands ability to see their zone? (must name at least 2)
1.Extreme Weather
2.Glare
3.Overcrowding
4.Poor lighting
How often should rotations be done during CPR?
Every 5 cycles or 2 minutes
Where should the assisting rescuer place the rescue tube during a deep-water spinal rescue?
Under the Rescuers arms from the wide side
What medication should a person experiencing anaphylaxis take?
Epinephrine.
When placing AED pads on an adult male with excessive hair on his chest what action must be done?
Shave hair in areas pads will be placed with safety razor.
When a rescue is performed, what action should be done by all other guards on tower?
Stand up and cover the leaving guard's zone
What are signs of ROSC? (must have at least 2 correct)
1. Heartbeat returns
2.Breathing Returns
3.Return of color in skin
4.Coughing/Gasping/Vomiting
What rescue must be performed on an alert adult woman who has had a spinal injury, and is missing an arm?
Modified Chin Splint.
What type of substances does Naloxone reverse the effects of?
Opdiods
How often does an AED need to be replaced?
Every 8-10 years
If you cannot signal for assistance with a radio on stand, what action should you take?
Stand up with your hand raised.