Rules and Procedures
First Aid/CPR
Definitions
Saves
Lifeguard on Duty
100
25 yard swim evaluation given to swimmers before events
What is Swim Test
100
How long do you check for sings of life?
What is 10 seconds
100
What does AED stand for?
What is Automated External Defibrillator
100
Entry to water - if the water is at least 5 feet deep and you are no more than 3 feet above the water.
What is Stride Jump
100
First thing the lifeguard will do if they walk up to a injured patron.
What is assess the scene
200
Done at every shift to determine the quality of each pool.
What is Chlorine / PH test
200
Trouble breathing, chest pain, loss of consciousness, discomfort, and nausea.
What is signs of a heart attack
200
Ending care of an ill or injured person without that person's consent or without ensuring that someone with equal or greater training will continue care.
What is Abandonment
200
Type of rescue if - a drowning victim is facing down at or near the surface in a vertical to horizontal position, seems unconscious and is not suspected of having a head, neck, or spinal injury
What is Passive victim rear rescue
200
Used to activate the EAP for Rockwall Aquatics
What is 1 long whistle blow
300
Child who cannot swim a 25 by themselves should have
What is a parent in the water with them at all times
300
Recovery position to keep the airway open and clear even if a spinal injury is suspected. You would use this method if you are alone or have to leave the victim. Placng a victim in this position will help keep the airway open and clear.
What is High Arm in Endangered Spine position. (H.A.IN.E.S)
300
Improving human performance by reducing oxygen intake. (Holding breath) We do not allow this at our pool.
What is Hypoxic Training.
300
Using a Shepard Crook to bring a patron to safety
What is a reaching assist
300
Lifeguards' number one job
What is watch the water
400
We do not have open swim on -
What is Friday nights and all day Sunday
400
Two rescuers for infant CPR? Compression depth for infant CPR?
What is 15 Chest Compressions/2 ventilations & 1 1/2 inches
400
A form of adrenaline medication prescribed to treat the symptoms of severe allergic reactions.
What is Epinephrine
400
Victim is saved, but unconscious - 2nd lifeguard has not arrive to help with removal of patron. What should the primary lifeguard do?
What is start in water ventilations
400
Lifeguard on duty sees a patron fall into the water and does not come up. What is the first 3 thing the lifeguard should do
What is 1. call for help/911 2. slide slowly into the water 3. call for backboard
500
If a swim team member is injured during practice the lifeguard on duty should fill out -
What is RISD accident form/USA swimming form
500
What does S.A.M.P.L.E stand for?
What is S - Signs and Symptoms A - Allergies M - Medications P - Pertinent past medical history L - Last oral intake E - Events leading up to the incident
500
Bacteria and viruses present in blood and body fluids that can cause disease in humans.
What is Bloodborne Pathogens
500
A patron approaches you as the lifeguard and complains of neck and head pain. What save do you do?
What is Standing backboard save
500
Lifeguard on duty completes a spinal injury save. What types of questions should the lifeguard ask the victim to help them stay conscious? Why?
What is word answer questions. No - yes/no questions