First Aid
What is the universal signal for choking?
Hands crossed over throat.
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How do you perform a compact jump/entry?
Jump into the water with bent knees and feet flat and together while holding the tube tightly under your arms.
What kind of whistle is used to close the pool?
Where are extra supplies & cleaning products kept?
Maint closet in mens room
If a patron is stung by a bee but doesn't know if they are allergic and haven't been stung before, what should be done?
Call 911
How do you clear a victim's airway?
Lift their chin up and tilt their head back.
What is the first thing in an emergency or rescue?
How often are rotations done?
What does "backwashing" mean?
Cleaning the sand filters by reversing the flow of water through them.
What steps should you take if a patron is complaining of chest pain?
Activate the emergency action plan, provide first aid, and monitor their condition until EMS arrives.
What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea.
How should you enter the water for a spinal?
Slide in entry
What goes in the guard hip packs?
Gloves, CPR breathing mask
What do we clean the concrete with?
12.5% pool shock
What is the interval for rescue breaths on an adult?
5-6 seconds
What are the ABCs of CPR?
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
What is the name of the technique that gives the primary guard access to a tube when they are performing a deep water spinal?
Spear technique or spearing. (as named by BJ)
What is the name of the 2 specific birds that return to the pool each summer?
Osiris and Edgar
What difference in pressure requires a backwash?
12+
What does "triage" mean?
The process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition.
What is the most important step in an emergency?
Calling 911
If a spinal victim becomes unconscious, what do you do?
Get them out quickly, ignoring spinal procedure and following passive procedure.
What should each employee do before the end of the week?
Submit their requests off on W2W and join GroupMe
At what GPM (gallons per minute) is the pool in trouble?
Below 1200 GPM