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The Ladder Approach and Rescuers Checklist
First Aid and CPR
Self Safety
Rescues
The Lifesaving Society
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What are the eight steps of The Ladder Approach?
Talk, Throw, Reach, Wade, Row, Swim, Tow, Carry
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W.A.R.T.S

What is Shock Treatment?W : Warmth. A : ABCs – loosen clothing, monitor vital signs. R : Rest and reassurance. T : Treatment – treat for cause of shock. 

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Is a silent killer and can happen in as little as 10 seconds

What is drowning?

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You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: A) A distressed swimmer who needs help. B) A passive victim who needs help. C) An active victim who needs help. D) An intermediate swimmer who does not need help.

B) A passive victim who needs help.

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25 countries

What is the number of places that the Lifesaving Society operates in world wide?

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True or False: If you are a strong swimmer, swimming is the least risky step of the Ladder Approach because you will be able to quickly swim away from the victim or defend yourself in the water if the victim attacks you.
False: It does not matter how strong of a swimmer you are; by entering the water you place yourself in a more dangerous situation. In an ideal situation, you would want to be able to rescue the victim while you are still on land.
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What is the ideal rate for compressions?

100-120 per mintue

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Choose it and Use it!

Always wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD)!
Don’t just have it in the boat. Pick one and wear it.

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Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: A) Fixing the pool rope and lane lines and ensuring the changing rooms are clean. B) Following the health codes, answering a patron's questions and making sure patrons shower before using the pool. C) Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. D) Passing out the pool rules to all patrons.

C) Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area.

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To prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury.

What is, The Lifesaving Society's mission?

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Name at least one reason why you would move up the rungs of the Ladder Approach during a rescue.
1) You have the knowledge, judgement, skill, and fitness 2) The victims condition worsens 3) Suitable assists are available for you 4) The environmental conditions change
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Name 3 ways CPR changes on an infant?

Volume of air 

Gentle head tilt

Application of pocket mask

Two fingers or two knuckles for compressions


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Know before you go.

Check the weather forecast and complete a simple safety checklist before boating.

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While scanning the pool, you witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go under water. Which of the following applies? A) You have a duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue. B) You would use the RID factor to determine what to do. C) You should continue to scan the pool until emergency back-up coverage is available. D) You should notify off duty lifeguards to provide care for the victim.

A) You have a duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue.

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The Lifesaving Society's motto is “Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being.”

What is, The Lifesaving Society's motto?

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What are the eight steps of the Rescuers Checklist?
Hazards, Assists, Entries, Approaches, Reverse/Ready/Reassess, Talk/Tow/Carry, Removals, Follow-up
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The phenomenon of Shallow Water Blackout occurs not necessarily because oxygen is required, but rather because this gas - also found in your body, has been driven down so low, you no longer have the "hunger" to breathe and that causes the Blackout.

What is Carbon Dioxide?

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Protect your neck.

Go feet first, first time. Never dive into shallow water.

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A lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the swimming area from his station because of glare from the afternoon sun. To maintain effective patron surveillance, the lifeguard should: A) Adjust her position slightly to remove the glare spot from her surveillance area. B) Document the issue and present it at next month's staff meeting. C) Leave the area to find a supervisor for assistance. D) Stay in the same position since the patrons are strong swimmers.

A) Adjust her position slightly to remove the glare spot from her surveillance area.

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A Canada free from drowning and water-related injury

What is, The Lifesaving Society's vision?

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Just like the Ladder Approach, you follow the steps of the Rescuers Checklist chronologically with the Ladder Approach (i.e. you only check for "Hazards" during "Talk", and only do a "Follow-Up" during "Carry")?
No. The Rescuers Checklist is a guideline that you go through after every Ladder Approach Rescue. For example: you need to check for Hazards during every rescue and you need to do a Follow-up after every rescue. But you only need to do Reverse/Ready/Reassess during Swim, Tow, and Carry Rescues.
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This term describes people who have survived drowning incidents, but who also may have a wide-range of either mild and short-term to long-term impairment

What is a Non-Fatal Drowning?

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Always swim with a?

Buddy:)

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Which of the following is true about accidental fecal releases (AFRs)? A) AFRs do not require immediate attention. B) Managers only need to be concerned with AFRs. C) Require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention. D) It is part of the routine daily operation of a pool that must be done for safety.

C) Require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention.

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Guided by humanitarian principles, we are the Canadian leader in the prevention of drowning and water-related injury. We are collaborative, innovative, and ethical. We operate with fairness, respect, trust, and integrity. We value diversity, flexibility and creativity. We seek inclusiveness, driven by the needs of our community. We are a dynamic organization that succeeds through volunteerism, pro-active leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.

What are The Lifesaving Society's Values