First Aid (Acronyms)
A starchy staple, used to remind us what to do in the event of a sprain or joint injury.
What is RICE?
Rest
Ice (Note; Applied for 20 mins.)
Compression
Elevation
The average lifeguard will handle hundreds of these during their career, you'll need a tissue, and to clean up the deck
What is a Bloody nose?
Yikes! Someone tripped and broke their arm. What do we need to fill out for documentation? Also, where would you find one of these?
What is an incident/accident report & in the aquatics office.
Which popular Christmas beverage is white and is also called “milk punch?”
What is Eggnog.
In Home Alone, the McCallister's are going on vacation to this city, when they leave Kevin at home.
What is Paris.
Better be quick! This acronym helps us determine if a GID is experiencing a stroke.
What is FAST?
Face
Arm Weakness
Speech Difficulty/Slurring
Time of onset
Is someone chewing fruity gum? A first aid emergency characterized by sweet smelling breath
What is hyperglycemia.
What are the names of the four AFM's?
What is Greg, Tanner, Joe, and Dylan.
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
What is Silver and Gold
The real-life department store featured in "Miracle on 34th Street" (Famous department store in NYC)
What is Macy's
Tasty snack that is free at Costco; helps us remember the steps of a secondary assessment for an emergency.
What is SAMPLE?
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Previous medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading up to the problem
A member is experiencing chest discomfort, numbness and tingling down their left arm, difficulty breathing, nausea, and fatigue
What is a Heart Attack?
A room at Eastridge named after two ski resorts.
Where is it located?
What is Aspen/Vail & Admin
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
What is Germany
The number of ghosts in A Christmas Carol
What is the ghost that comes and tells Scrooge he will be visited, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future
A delicious movie snack! Also reminder when looking for signs of injury.
What is DOTS?
Deformity
Open wound
Tenderness
Swelling
The fourth stage in the drowning process
What is Hypoxic Convulsions?
A member asks you where they can find the dry sauna. Where do you direct them?
What is Northridge.
How many candles are lit on a Hanukkah Menorah?
What is 9 candles
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
What is Home Alone.
This acronym tells us how to be good HRCA employees.
What is EAGLE?
Engage
Attitude
Go above and beyond
Listening
External and internal customers
You'll shoot your eye out, kid! You'll need a cup and enough bandage to wrap around their head.
What is an Eye Avulsion?
The circuit room wasn't always a circuit room. What did it used to be?
What is an arcade.
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Who is Charles Dickens
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is __.”
What is Singing loud for all to hear