Lifeguard theory
3 Roles of a Lifeguard
Accident prevention, rescue response, public relations
Name 3 roles of the pool supervisor
Name 3 types of zone coverage
Intensive, extensive and combined approach
Delay in CPR, don't clear the foam, continue resuscitation
What is the appropriate range for chlorine
0.5 - 10.0 (1.5-3.0)
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Criteria for pool rules
Fair and realistic, posted, do's and don't
What does a double whistle blast mean?
Lifeguard leaving their zone, need coverage
What is the purpose of secondary assessment?
Checking for other injuries, monitoring vital signs, obtaining a detailed accident report,
What does RID stand for?
R: Failure to recognize
I: Intrusion (of non-lifeguard duties on their primary task)
D: Distraction (from surveillance duties)
Lifeguards are responsible to 4 groups, name 1
Public, employer, fellow lifeguards, oneself
When the supervisor isn't present, who is responsible for the staff?
Head lifeguard
How long does it take for a lifeguard to scan their zone?
10-30 second scanning window
3 ways we can recognize trouble?
Facial expressions, Unsupervised children, crowds gathering, holding people under the water, older adults who lack confidence
What is the priority of Guard 1 during a situation
The victim - they are in charge of providing treatment
Name the 4 R's of lifeguarding
Recognize, react, rescue, report
How often should we do a pool test?
Every 2 hours
Name our 3 scanning patterns
Zig zag, arcing, starburst
Obligation to take care up to the standard you are trained to
The bottom of the pool - the priority
_______ ___________ is part of the lifeguarding job
Public relations
Why do we lock the patrons in the changerooms during a major emergency?
Dont need overcrowding, could be traumatic for patrons to watch,
What does it mean when a lifeguard shows a "shovel" hand signal?
First aid treatment is complete, what else is the lifeguard missing?
Documenting
Name 3 auxiliary groups
Firefighters, police, paramedics