CPR
The number of compressions and breaths to give to an adult.
What is 30 and 2?
This victim is making no forward progress and bobbing up and down. They may be calling for help.
What is an active victim?
To stop external bleeding, you...
What is hold direct pressure?
This term describes an episode of disturbed brain activity that usually lasts 1-3 minutes and can produce a wide range of symptoms including but not limited to muscular convulsions, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness
What is a seizure?
This can be found in each lifeguard pack.
What are gloves and a resuscitation mask?
The first thing you do when you arrive at a scene.
What is check scene safety?
This victim is face down in the water and not moving.
What is a passive victim
When providing first aid, you must wear this.
A victim experiencing chest pain that is possibly radiating to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach or back, difficulty breathing, pale or ashen skin, sweating, dizziness, nausea and fatigue may be experiencing this life threatening condition
What is heart attack?
This portable electronic device is used to analyze the heart's rhythm and provide an electrical shock, if needed
What is an AED?
____ compressions should be given every minute.
What is at least 100 compressions per minute?
What is a backboard?
In Musculoskeletal injuries, RICE stands for this
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate?
A victim experiencing sudden weakness or numbness of the face, an arm or a leg, difficulty with speech, blurred vision, dizziness and confusion may be experiencing this life threatening condition
What is a stroke?
After determining that the scene is safe, this is the first step in the Primary or Initial Assessment for an Adult
What is Checking for Responsiveness by tapping the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"
The depth of compressions for an adult.
What is 2 - 2.5 inches?
This entry should be done in at least 5 feet of water but not greater than 3 ft. above the water. Your head should stay above the water during this entry as it is meant for you to keep and eye on your victim at all times.
What is a stride jump?
The order of heat-related emergencies from least severe to most severe.
What are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
A 12-year-old boy at a swim meet grabs his chest and begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain consent to provide care, his mother informs you that he has a history of asthma, but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide?
What is summon more advanced medical personnel?
Check for signs of life for this amount of time.
What is no more than 10 seconds?
Definition of CPR.
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Modified versions of these two strokes should be used when approaching a victim in the water
What are Front Crawl (Freestyle) and Breaststroke?
The law designed to protect the rescuer and encourage people to assist others in distress by granting them immunity against lawsuits?
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
This condition is the body's natural reaction to a serious injury or illness. Signs and Symptoms include restlessness and irritability, altered level of consciousness, pale or ashen, cool, moist skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing and pulse and excessive thirst
What is shock?
When performing a Secondary Assessment, this mnemonic is used to remind you what to ask when taking a brief history and the letters stand for this
What is SAMPLE ?
S- Signs and Symptoms A- Allergies M- Medications P- Past Pertinent Medical History L- Last Oral Intake E- Events leading up to the Incident