Supervision
What does 1 long whistle mean?
EVACUATION
When someone is reported missing, what do we check first?
The water
What are the 2 mandatory items evaluated on your exam?
Single lifeguard rescues (13a) & team rescues (13b)
What might the law consider you if a person got hurt because you weren't doing your job properly?
Negligent
Name 2 things we should look for when scanning the water.
Unattended children, big toys, groups of people, calls for help, etc.
What do we do to a risk if we cannot eliminate it?
We control it
After how many years must we recertify?
2 years
What is the name of the response that causes the typical signs of drowning?
Instinctive drowning response
What are the 3 ways to divide a pool for supervision?
Intensive (zone), extensive (global) and combined
Name 3 reasons as to why we would evacuate a beach?
Danger to patrons, water quality, ratio not respected, major emergency
What are the 4 NLS course options?
Pool, waterfront, water park and ocean
What is the name of the state a lifeguard might suffer from during an intense situation?
Critical incident stress syndrome
What is the RID factor and what do the letters stand for?
Why drownings occur in supervised areas. Failure to RECOGNIZE, INTRUSION on a lifeguard's primary task, DISTRACTION
What is the proper OAM order for an unconscious victim?
Breath, re-tilt, second breath, 30 compressions, check mouth, REPEAT
What is an assistant-lifeguard?
A person 16 years of age with a Bronze Cross certification
What are the 4 roles and 4 responsibilities of a lifeguard?
ROLES: Prevention, intervention, public relations, administration
RESPONSIBILITIES: To the public, to your colleagues, to your employer, to yourself!
Name 3 things you need to be informed of when welcoming a group of children?
Swimming abilities, number of kids, number of attendants, age range, any group particularities
What are the 4 phases of an intervention?
1. Recognize
2. React
3. Rescue
4. Report
What is the name of the medication administered to an opioid overdose?
Naloxone