If _, then _
If an individual is swimming laps underwater and not taking any breaths
Then what (3 things)
Then intervene, stop the behavior, and remind them that you do not allow breath holding in your water as it is very dangerous and can lead to hypoxic blackout
5 things you can’t have in the pool
Glass
Donut Pool floaty
Unapproved coast guards life jackets
Shoes
Illegal substances
When there's a conscious patron or someone that's a minor, what do you need to obtain?
Consent
are we responsible for any lost or stolen items?
no
You are on break when you see an adult patron on the deck who appears to be having a seizure. What are the care steps you should take?
Let the seizure run its course.
Move items out of the way.
Move the person on their side into recovery position if possible.
Perform a rapid assessment when the seizure ends.
If you are guarding your area of responsibility, and discover a blind spot
Then (2 things)
Blow two short whistles to get a manager, and let them know you are unable to see your entire area of responsibility
If there's a spinal with a conscious victim, what kind of questions can you ask the victim?
short response questions; do NOT ask yes or no questions bc we dont want them to move their head
How would the compression ratio change if a 2nd rescuer is on scene for an adult, child, and infant?
Adult 30:2, Child 15:2, Infant 15:2
What happens to the lost and found items not taken by people on Sunday evenings?
permanently removed
Someone comes to you and tells you that help is needed. A concession worker was burned by hot oil from a machine. You see a burned area on the person's arm and hand. The skin is red and blisters are beginning to form.
What do you do?
If the burn is severe, call EMS.
Remove the source of the burn.
Cool the area and relieve pain byt using cool water for 10-20 minutes.
Cover the burn with loose dressing (gauze).
If a lap swimmer is suddenly stopped at the edge of the pool, and floating face down
Then (3 things)
Blow three short whistles, climb down from your perch, then jump in the water immediately and go check to make sure they are okay
What do you look for when spotting someone who is in trouble?
Name 5.
Look of stress
Struggling on surface
Passive underwater
Head low in the water with mouth at water level.
Head tilted back with mouth open.
Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus.
Eyes closed.
Hair over forehead or eyes.
Vertical in the water and not using legs.
Hyperventilating or gasping for air.
No meaningful movement, No purposeful progress
Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making progress.
Swimmer with face in the water (not above the surface)
Swimmer who doesn’t look happy
Swimmer underwater
Bobbing up and down or bouncing off the bottom
Floating face down
Target anyone whose face is under the water, either at the surface, just below, or along the bottom. Verify that the person comes to the surface within a few seconds
What are the signs of life?
Hint: ABC - what are they
AIRWAY –
BREATHING/CIRCULATION –
If you're not moving/lounging in the lap lanes, can you continue being in those lanes?
No - if people are moving within the lanes, they're able to stay in the lanes.
If Alex Touhy gets a new phone then what is his reaction
Post a TikTok and say “Yo new phone baby”
You find someone in the locker room laying on the floor. What's the first thing you should do?
Size up the scene - is the scene safe?
What do you do if someone has a pulse but no breathing, and what are the ratios
how far do patrons/kids need to be from the water during health breaks?
5 feet behind all pool edges
What is Adam’s Middle Name
Maciej