CPR
Depth for CPR compressions on an infant, child, and adult:
Child: 2
Adult: >2
True or false: A lifeguard on duty in a zone that includes a swim team practice doesn't need to pay attention to them
False - competitive swimmers are still susceptible to experiencing medical emergencies
Cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
Every 30 seconds
What is the document that guides the actions of lifeguards and other staff members of an aquatic facility in an emergency?
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
An adult is unresponsive after collapsing. After opening the airway, for how many seconds should a lifeguard check for pulse and breathing?
No more than 10 seconds
The primary responsibility of a lifeguard includes:
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking, or at the bottom
True or false: an effective scanning technique means that the lifeguard is focusing most of their attention on high risk patrons, and occasionally glancing at other patrons.
False
Rate for effective compressions
100-120
At what rate should a lifeguard provide ventilations to an infant in respiratory arrest?
1 ventilation every 2-3 seconds
The action that a lifeguard should take when they hear thunder in the distance is
Clear patrons from the water
Why should a lifeguard perform a rapid assessment during a medical emergency?
To identify and immediately address life-threatening conditions
The first step that a lifeguard should take when identifying a person is drowning is
Where should AED pads be placed on the chest of an adult in cardiac arrest?
Upper right side, lower left side
Where should a lifeguard check for a pulse on an infant?
Brachial pulse
How should a lifeguard respond to a group of teenagers aggressively dunking one another?
Ask the teenagers to stop and briefly explain why its dangerous
True or false: a lifeguard should dispose of blood contaminated gloves in a biohazard bag
True
Provide in-line stabilization
False
What is the type of consent if an 8 year old is choking and their parent is not present?
Implied
Why should a rescuing lifeguard activate the emergency action plan (EAP)?
How should a lifeguard properly use a resuscitation mask on an adult?
Seal the mask, open the airway, and blow into the one way valve
Which technique should a lifeguard use for an active front rescue?
Thrust the rescue tube into the person's chest to provide support
FINAL JEOPARDY
Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival steps in order
1. Recognition and emergency response system activation
2. CPR
3. AED
4. Advanced life support (EMT/Paramedics)
5. Hospital care
6. Post arrest care