First Aid
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events
What is the #1 rule at the park?
No running
How many lifeguard stands are there?
9
What time do you clock in?
5 minutes before your shift
What do you NEVER tell a patron when dealing with an emergency?
They will be ok
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke (in terms of care/signs and symptoms)
Signs and symptoms: heat stroke is red hot dry skin, heat exhaustion has pale clammy skin
Treatment: move them to a cool place, aggressively cool. Heat exhaustion- give liquids. Heat stroke- no liquids!!!
Are kickboards allowed in the lap pool?
Yes, as long as they are in the lap lanes and actively swimming laps
Where are the 2 AED's in the park located?
Office, ice cream shack in main pool
What do you sign after a save? Where is it?
Save report, blue clipboard on the wall next to the calendar
What is the scanning ratio?
Scan your whole zone in 10 seconds (be able to get to them in 30 seconds)
Scan your extremes!
What are the 5 reasons to call 911 for a seizure?
1: Pregnant
2: first one
3: longer than 5 mins
4: multiple
5: in the water
What are the rules for slides/diving board at cypress?
No goggles, lifejackets (including ones built into swim suits), parents cannot wait in the water or on the edge of the pool for their kid, jump away from the edge (straight out into the pool)
Where do you go if you get chemicals in your eyes?
Maintenance building- eye wash station
What do you do when being yelled at by a patron?
Try to understand their concern, explain the rules and reasoning, triple whistle
Who are the mascots of cypress cove?
Splish and Splash
What are the signs and symptoms of shock?
Uneasy, restless, worried, confusion, less responsive, skin might be pale/cool/sweaty
What toys are not allowed in the pool?
Inflatables, mermaid tails, balls that are not "squishy", water guns that are larger than a forearm.
What year did cypress open?
1997
What do you do if a parent jumps in for their child at diving well?
Jump in as well
What is cypress cove's address
Woodridge, IL 60517
How do you treat an open chest wound?
Remove clothing to expose the injury site, leave the chest wound exposed (don't apply dressings), allow the person to find a comfortable position if possible and monitor for shock
What are the height requirements for each slide?
36 inches for kiddie, 42 for drop, body, and tube slides.
How many standing spots are there in skeleton?
6
What is the difference between distress and drowning?
Distress- their head is above the water and they're making progress towards the wall
Drowning- their head is under water and/or they aren't making progress towards the wall
Who are the 2 people who are in charge of maintenance and help keep the park running?
Carlos and Kevin