Pool Fun Facts
How many yards are the indoor lap lanes?
19.5 yards
T/F You must shower before entering the pool.
False, we highly encourage showering but it is not required.
What is the ventilation ratio for adults with multiple rescuer vs single rescuer CPR?
It is the same, 30:2 always.
What is the 5, 5, 5 rule?
5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts, 5 times when dealing with a choking person
Can parents catch kids at the bottom of the slide?
No. The child must be able to make it over to the wall by themselves and meet the height requirement to go on the slide.
Which was built first, the outdoor pool or the rec center?
The outdoor pool was built first.
T/F: First aid is a primary responsibility.
False, your only primary responsibility is watching the water!
When rotating while performing multiple rescuer CPR who gives the ventilations after the "switch 2, 3, 4" round?
The ventilator. Always "leave with a kiss".
When should an incident report be filled out?
When any type of care is provided. (Even just cleaning a scrape)
What is considered proper swimwear?
Swimsuits, athletic shorts and t-shirts. No jeans, shoes, socks, jorts allowed.
Are the accepted lifeguard to patron ratios the same in each pool?
No, the ratio indoors is 20:1 and outdoors is 25:1.
False, pool noodles are only for exercise within the lap lane.
Can you use adult AED pads on a child if pediatric pads are not available?
Yes! The placement however is on the front and back of the child.
What are examples of life-threatening conditions that would take priority over a possible head, neck, or spinal injury?
Life threatening bleeding, Cardiac arrest and respiratory failure/arrest.
Can kids have balls in the pool?
No
Where is the outdoor pool AED
There is not one, only one in near front desk
T/F: When a patron is unresponsive with life threatening injuries in the water you must always perform a rapid extraction.
True! The red cross changed their standards to better ensure life saving care can be performed as soon as possible, even with a possible spinal injury.
How is checking for a pulse different for an infant as compared to an adult or child?
You check their brachial pulse versus in adults and children you check carotid.
What does FAST stand for in terms of a stroke?
Face, Arms, Speech and Time
What lifejackets are allowed?
Coast Guard approved type II and III lifejackets. No foam lifejackets or water wings.
How many lazy river laps makes a mile
43 laps
T/F You cannot use an AED on a pregnant person.
False, its safe for use on everyone.
What are the key differences when giving ventilations to a child or infant as compared with giving ventilations to an adult?
Open the airway in a: neutral position for infants, a slightly past neutral position for children and a past neutral position for an adult.
When does heat exhaustion turn into heat stroke?
A change in mental status, vomiting becoming unresponsive, or seizing are indicators.
Can kids do flips from the pool deck?