LSS
What are the three P’s of first aid
Preserve, prevent and promote
What does WHMIS stand for?
A potentially life threatening allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
During a life saving scenario this is used to make sure air can pass into and out of the lungs
Head tilt chin lift (When does it need to be closed?)
When giving treatment what is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
What is the mission of the lifesaving society
To prevent drowning and water-related injury
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
A bone is broken and is exposed to outside air
open fracture
EpiPen
How long for keeping first aid records in NL context
Minimum 3 years (facility applicable)
What is the “Duty to rescue”?
In Alberta, lifeguards are legally required to provide reasonable care to those in stress while on duty
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
Blockage to one or more of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle
heart attack
What is a common misconception for a sign of life during CPR
When a person shows obvious signs of life during CPR, the rescuer should
4 main roles of a lifeguard
incident prevention, rescue Response, public relations, administration
Occupational Health and Safety act
A segment of ribs breaks off and is mobile
flail chest
Superficial, partial thickness and full thickness are all levels of
Someone who had diabetes has given themselves too much insulin so you should give them what? And why?
What is the 10/20 rule?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A blood vessel in the brain ruptures and causes bleeding inside or around the brain
hemorrhagic stroke (what is the other kind of stroke)
You should brush off and flush with water
What is triage?
Determine the order of priority for providing treatment to injured individual. (Who should almost always be last (situation dependant))