Lifeguard & First Aid 101

CPR

100

CPR stands for this

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

300

This is the ratio for child two-rescuer CPR

15:2

500

CPR should be started with this vital sign finding

No pulse or respirations

800

This is how fast CPR should be performed

100bpm-120bpm

1000

Never do this with a choking victim

Blind finger sweep

First Aid Kit

100

You may use this for a large minor bleed

Gauze

300

When used correctly, this item delivers optimal ventilations

Bag-valve mask

500

You cannot give this to anyone besides yourself

Oral medication

800

Severe hemorrhage should be controlled with this

Tourniquet

1000

This piece of fabric is used for temporary splinting

Cravat

First Aid Trauma

100

This should be applied to control bleeding

Pressure

300

Signs of a concussion

Dizziness, nausea, pupils negative for PERRL, light sensitivity, blurred vision, confusion, etc.

500

You should always remember your ABC's in a trauma scenario. ABC stands for this

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

800

This amount of blood loss leads to life-threatening hypovolemic shock

40%

1000

The lethal triad of trauma

Hyperthermia, acidosis, coagulopathy

Lifeguard 101

100

This is the best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens

Wear PPE (gloves, eye protection)

300

Use this type of entry in a shallow area of a pool

Slide-in entry

500

This type of drowning is often the most dangerous

Passive drowning

800

If you need to call 911 you should tell the dispatcher these details

Address, how many victims, type of injury, and any other pertinent information

1000

Use this entry when going for a deep water rescue from deck level

Stride jump

First Aid Environmental

100

Don't apply this first aid item when bitten by a snake

Tourniquet

300

Call this when you suspect poison or toxin injuries

Poison control

500

These signs are apparent when someone is having a heat stroke, but not when having heat exhaustion

Thready pulse, lack of perspiration, headache, cool clammy skin, loss of consciousness 

800

This may be used for a jellyfish sting (not pee)

Vinegar

1000

Rabies is most prevalent in these wildlife species

Rats, raccoons, skunks, armadillos, road runners, bats