Acronyms
EAP
Emergency Action Plan
At what rate should CPR be performed?
Bonus: Name a song you can do CPR to
110-120 bpm
Bonus: Stayin Alive, Baby Shark, Another One Bites the Dust, Dancing Queen, Uptown Funk, I Will Survive, etc
What is an example of a primary responsibility for a lifeguard?
Watching the pool
What kind of water entry would you perform in this scenario:
During swim lessons a child in the middle of the pool becomes a distressed swimmer, and begins to struggle to keep their head above the water
Compact Jump
Which of these is not a real Red Cross acronym?
FAST, ACT, ABC, SAMPLE
ACT is not a real acronym
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
When would you perform CPR with a compressions to breaths ratio of 15:2?
Two rescuer CPR on either a child or infant
What is an example of a secondary responsibility of a lifeguard?
Testing pool chemicals, cleaning up after activities, talking to members, etc
What kind of save would you perform in this scenario:
A lap swimmer suddenly develops a severe leg cramp and is no longer making forward progress and is struggling to keep their head above water or return to a wall
An active save: Either Front Drive, or Rear Hug depending on positioning in the water
Which pool is older, Rooke or Wallace
Rooke
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What are the 5 reasons to stop CPR?
Fatigue, Scene Becomes Unsafe, AED Arrives, EMS has arrived and taken over providing care, and Signs of Life
How long should you spend to do one complete scan of your zone?
10 Seconds
What kind of entry and extrication would you use in this scenario:
A swimmer dives into the pool in the shallow end and returns to the surface holding their neck and complaining of head and neck pain
Slide in entry, spinal backboarding
Can the rescue tube hold more or less than 2 people?
More than 2 people. The tube can float up to 3 adults
FAST
F: Face - Look for signs of drooping or uneven facial control
A: Arms - Ask them to raise their arms, look for evenness and control
S: Speech: Listen for slurred or otherwise unclear/altered speech
T: Time: Take note of the time of the stroke and get higher medical care as swiftly as possible
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How does a lifeguard successfully pass a red ball test?
Whistle and point within 10 seconds
What kind of entry, save, and extrication would you use in this scenario:
A lap swimmer suddenly takes in a mouthful of water in the deep end and is unable to recover and cannot break the surface of the water to take a breath
Compact or Stride Jump, J-hook save, no extrication required, the swimmer can exit the pool independently
The AED says "No Shock Advised" what do you do now?
Continue CPR
SAMPLE
Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up to the incident
What are the recommended compression depths for CPR on an adult, a child, and an infant?
Adult: At least 2in
Child: Around 2in
Infant: Around 1.5in
What equipment should a lifeguard have with them to be Rescue Ready? (5 items)
Guard Shirt, Rescue Tube w/ Hip Pack, Whistle, Appropriate footwear
What entry, save, and extrication would you preform in this scenario:
A swimmer slips on the pool deck and falls into the pool, hitting their head and back on the way down. Once they surface in the water they say their neck and back hurts and that they are feeling lightheaded
Bonus: How would the steps of action change if the swimmer loses consciousness at any point during the save
Slide In Entry, Vice Grip SMR, Spinal Backboarding
Bonus: Switch to a Rapid Extrication (Life over limb!)
What is the name for when you sink a backboard at an angle against the wall?
Jack knife