Signs & Symptoms
The term SAMPLE stands for what? How do lifeguards use this acronym.
We use this to gather information on the person.
This written document guides the actions of lifeguards and other staff members of an aquatic emergency?
What is... Emergenct Action Plan (EAP).
To ensure high-quality CPR, a lifeguard should keep any interruptions to chest compressions, such as when switching roles, to less than how many seconds?
What is... 10 seconds.
A passive drowning person has been extricated from the water. During the rapid assessment, the lifeguard determines that the person has no pulse and is in cardiac arrest.
What should be the lifeguard's first action for this passive drowning person?
What is... provide 2 ventilations.
A lifeguard station response time testing should be completed within how many minutes?
1 minute and 40 seconds.
This term refers to a short period of abnormal brain activity, usually lasting 1 to 3 minutes, that can cause symptoms like involuntary shaking movements, trouble breathing, and passing out.
What is... a seizure.
What action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?
What is... we remain open.
A lifeguard is performing a rapid assessment on an adult patron who suddenly collapsed. After opening the patron's airway, the lifeguard simultaneously checks for breathing and a pulse, which are both absent.
Based on these signs, what medical emergency is the person experiencing?
What is... cardiac arrest.
The lifeguard on stand should complete a scan of their entire zone, in how long?
What is every 30 seconds.
What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
What is... Conduct Surveillance.
It can cause shivering, confusion, slowed breathing, and loss of coordination due to prolonged cold exposure.
What is... hypothermia.
The closing procedures...
What is...
1. Take out Trash
2. Chemicals & CO2
3. Send Report
4. Turn off lights & clock
5. Close lockers & doors
6. Wall-E
A lifeguard is providing CPR to an infant/child/adult; to what depth should the lifeguard compress the infant/child/adult chest?
What is...ABOUT 1 1/2 inches. (INFANT)
What is... ABOUT 2 inches. (CHILD)
What is... AT LEAST 2 inches. (ADULT)
A lifeguard is conducting surveillance, and the water depth in their zone is 4 feet. A person at the far end of their zone starts to display active drowning behaviors. Their zone is crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
What is... slide in entry.
The UTEP Rec Address?
What is... 3450 Sun Bowl Dr.
After determining that the scene is safe, this is the first step in the Primary or Initial Assessment for an Adult
What is... Perform the shout-tap sequence, checking for their level of consciousness.
The evacuation process for the pool area during an emergency is?
What is... through the emergency doors by the pool and to the left corner.
Lifeguards are performing two-rescuer CPR on an adult who developed sudden cardiac arrest during a swim competition. How should the lifeguard performing chest compressions signal for a role change?
What is... say "switch" in place of "1" in the beginning of the cycle.
A lifeguard suspects a person with a suspected spinal. Which action should the lifeguard perform?
What is... provide in-line stabilization.
The effect of using pediatric AED pads on an adult?
What is... The shock delivered will NOT be sufficient to correct the abnormal heart rhythm.
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... Stroke
The location for all AED's.
What is...
1. Pool Area
2. Basketball Court Area
3. Cardio Area (2nd floor)
4. Front Desk
The recommended amount of chest compressions per minute?
A child playing water basketball in the pool was hit in the head with the ball. The child is responsive and holding their head. The lifeguard recognizes that the child may have a concussion. Which action should the lifeguard take to care for a child with a suspected concussion?
What is... have them stop all activity and make sure 9-1-1 is called.
The situations where we stop CPR consist of?
What is...
1. Too Dangerous
2. They Die
3. They're resuscitated
4. EMT takes over
5. Too exhausted
4.