EAP
This is how a lifeguard activates the EAP.
What is blowing their whistle?
The correct compression to ventilation ratio for an adult when one rescuer is present.
What is 30 to 2?
AED pads should be placed in these locations on an adult.
What are upper right chest and lower left side?
Even if someone refuses care, you still need to do this.
This role is responsible for bringing the AED to the scene.
What is the assisting rescuer?
How deep you should go when giving compressions to an adult.
What is at least 2 inches?
You must check that no one is doing this before the AED delivers a shock.
What is touching the person?
This type of language should be used when writing an incident report.
What is factual and objective?
After activating the EAP the rescuer should provide this information over the radio.
What is location and additional equipment needed?
This is the first step in CPR after confirming unresponsiveness and calling for help.
What is open the airway and check for breathing?
This is what you do if an AED gives a “no shock advised” message.
What is resume CPR?
You need these two things from the injured person to effectively follow up.
What is name and contact information?
An EAP's effectiveness can be tested by conducting these.
What are audits?
For a child or infant, two rescuers should perform compressions and ventilations at this ratio.
What is 15 to 2?
You should avoid placing an AED on top of these two things.
What are a pacemaker or metal jewelry?
This is the responsibility of the manager after an incident report has been filed.
What is follow up?
This is needed after a lifeguard enters the water.
What is backup coverage?
The first step to CPR if the person has been removed from the water.
What is 2 rescue breathes?
Besides when the AED is delivering a shock, this is the only prompt where CPR should be paused.
What is "analyzing rhythm?"
When an incident occurs, you need to collect as many of these as you can.
What are witness statements?