Water safety basics
Where is the safest place to swim at the beach?
Between the red and yellow flags
What should you do before entering the water at a beach or a pool?
Check for safety signs and hazards
What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for Help, Airways, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillator
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30:2
Your friend spills hot water on their hand. What do you do first?
Cool it under running water
What should you always wear when using a boat or jetski?
A life jacket
How can you signal for help if you are in the water at the beach?
What number do you call in Australia for emergencies? What is one thing you should tell them on the phone?
000, location, details about the incident/patient
Why is it important to stay calm in an emergency situation?
So you can think clearly and help the person effectively
Someone faints but is breathing. What do you do now?
Put them in the recovery position
Name 3 dangers you may see at the beach
Can include: broken glass, sea animals, rip currents, the sun, deep water, unexpected large waves, boats/surfboards
What should you de before jumping into the water from a tall height?
Check the depth of the pool
What should you do for a small cut?
Clean it and cover with a bandage
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What should you do if someone is bleeding heavily?
Apply pressure to the wound using a cloth
Explain what a rip current is and one way you can identify a rip
A strong current that pulls you away from shore. Can be spotted by debris or seaweed, deeper and/or darker water and fewer breaking waves
How can you get out of a rip current?
Stay calm
Go with the waves
Float and swim sideways
Explain the difference between a burn and a scald
A burn comes from direct heat, electricity, chemicals ie. fire, hot frypan
A scald is caused by hot liquids or steam ie. from boiling water
List the three types of burns and explain which one causes the most pain
First degree, Second degree, third degree (the worst)
What is the safest way to help someone in trouble in water? What is one thing you definitely should not do?
Use a reach or throw method, or alert a lifeguard. You should not jump in the water to help if it is unsafe.
What does the black and white checkered flag at the beach mean?
It is a dedicated zone for watercraft such as surfboards, jetskis and kayaks.
Name two types of water rescues and explain how they are completed
Reach method - extend a pool noodle/pool to pull the person to safety while staying on land
Throw method - Throw a buoyant object (life ring/rope) to the person so they can hold on while being pulled in
List three immediate steps for burns and scalds
2. Remove any tight clothing or jewelry near the burn
3. cover the burn with a bandage
When giving CPR, what is the depth that compressions should be?
1/3 of the chest
Name 3 dangers you may find at a river/lake
crocodiles, slippery rocks, deep water, muddy water, logs/sticks/tree trunks, rubbish and sharp objects ie. glass, no lifeguards or supervision