Water Safety
What colour are lifeguard flags at the beach?
Red and Yellow
When is the best time of day to avoid being in direct sunlight?
Middle of the day / between 10am-3pm
What 2 phone numbers should you call in an emergency?
000 or 112
Where is it safe to cross a road?
At a crossing.
How many compressions and breaths do you need to do for CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths
What are you required to wear while participating in boating activities?
Lifejacket
What number tells you how effective sunscreen will be?
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
How would you treat someone having an asthma attack?
Give them a preventer (Ventolin).
What is the speed limit in school zones?
40km/h
How do you perform CPR on a child?
Using one hand.
What should you do if you are caught in a rip?
Swim parallel to the beach.
What is the minimum SPF rating recommended for Australia?
SPF 30+
Name each DRSABCD step.
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation
Who is more likely to be involved in a bike crash? Males or females.
Males
How deep do you push down when performing CPR?
One third of the patients chest.
What body of water claims the most casualties each year?
Rivers/creeks
What do SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK, SLIDE mean?
Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, slide on sunglasses
Which way does an EpiPen go?
Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh.
Who is responsible for making sure all passengers in a car are wearing a seatbelt?
The driver.
When should you stop performing CPR?
(2 answers)
Until help arrives or the patient shows signs of life.
What does a rip look like?
What does long term exposure to the sun cause?
Melanoma, skin cancer
What is the difference between an allergy and anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is life threatening.
What group of people are most likely to get into a car accident?
Red P platers.
Rate of compressions in CPR
100 - 120 compressions per minute.