Lifeguarding/Surveillance
Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready"
What is...
You are wearing the appropriate rescue equipment & you are ready to end water for rescue
Rapid, deep breathing, is a dangerous technique used by some swimmers to try to swim long distances underwater or to hold their breath for an extended period while submerged in one place.
What is this called?
What is... hyperventilating
What does EAP stand for?
What is...
Emergency Action Plan
How long should you give ventilations for before you reassess for breathing and a pulse?
2 minutes?
A lifeguard is texting on duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard?
What is...
Negligence
As a lifeguard you are responsible for:
What is...
Consistently enforcing you facility's rules and regulations
A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a drowning victim within _________.
What is...
30 seconds.
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice EAP?
What is...
everyone needs to know their responsibility and how to preform it effectively
True or False:
It is not appropriate to use an AED on a victim who is pregnant. Why?
What is...
False.
The baby has the best chance of survival if the mother survives. Use the AED the same way you would normally.
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. All of the following will help you deal with monotony EXCEPT which?
A- Stay fully engaged
B- Change body position and posture
C- Swing whistle lanyard
D- Sit upright and slightly forward
What is...
C.
What are 2 guidelines you should keep in mind when providing surveillance & guarding young children.
What is...
1. Watch for children becoming too hot or cold
2.Toddlers may fall & not be able to right themselves in shallow water
How do you tell the difference between an adult, child, and infant?
What is...
Adult: 12 years or older
Child: 1-oneset of puberty (breast growth or underarm hair)
Infant: under the age of 1 year
Why might a supervisor choose not to re-open a facility that was closed during am emergency?
What is...
-Contaminated surfaces (blood)
-Missing or Damaged Equipment (EMS takes backboard)
You arrive on scene when another lifeguard is preforming CPR, what should you do first?
What is...
Ask if EMS has been summoned. If not, call 911
You are conducting a secondary assessment on a adult patron who lost their balance on the pool deck. The patron is slurring his speech while explaining that his arm is feeling numb. What sudden illness could this patron be experiencing?
What is...
Stroke
The size of a zone should allow for a lifeguard to recognize an emergency, reach for the victim, extricate and provide ventilations within ___________.
Explain why.
What is...
1.5 - 2 minutes
to ensure you can get there quickly enough to save them
How much does the victim's chance of survival decrease each minute?
What is...
10%
Why should an EAP be facility specific?
What is...
-Different Layouts
-Different EMS Response Times
-Different Emergencies Require Different Responses
When providing 2 rescuer CPR, when should you change positions?
What is...
-At least every 2 minutes
-After 5 cycles of 30:2
-During the analysis of the AED
If the victim is not breathing but has a pulse, give ventilations. How do you give ventilations for an adult, child, and infant?
What is...
Adult: 1 ventilations every 5-6 seconds
Child/Infant: 1 ventilation every 3 seconds
RID stands for:
What is...
R- Recognition
I- Intrusion
D- Distraction
When completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use SAMPLE to gather a brief history of the responsive victim. What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for?
What is...
S- Sign and Symptoms _ A- Allergies _ M- Medications _ P- Pertinent Past Medical History _ L- Last Oral Intake _ E- Events Leading Up to the Incident
What does FIND stand for?
What is...
F- Figure Out The Problem
I- Identify Possible Solutions
N- Name the Pros & Cons For Each Solution
D- Decide Which Solution Is Best Then Act On It
What is 3 examples of why a lifeguard could or should stop CPR?
What is...
-Obvious signs of life
-AED is ready to analyze
-Scene becomes unsafe
-EMS takes over
After a emergency has be resolved there is still 3 important tasks for you to complete. What are they?
What is...
Report, Advise, Release