Rescues
This type of rescue requires more than one responder due to the guest being so unruly that you cannot safely get them out of the water and to safety by yourself.
Two man rescue.
Uncontrolled shivering, confusion, sluggishness, cold skin. Treated with dry clothing, blankets or towels. Provide warm sugary beverage.
Cold emergency
What are the correct locations for AED pad placement on an infant?
Center of the back and in-between the chest and stomach.
Name stage 1 of the drowning process.
Surprise.
How do we properly stop a wound from bleeding?
Place layers of gauze on the wound. Never remove pressure.
What are the 2 different types of vice grips?
Over hand and under hand
What does AO mean?
AO is airway obstruction
Up and down, side to side, ABCs, shapes, numbers.
What is a hypoxic blackout?
Hyperventilating before submerging reduces the automatic response to breathe. As oxygen (O2) is depleted, the guest can suddenly faint without feeling the need to breathe.
When should you use an O2 port?
You should use an O2 port when a BVM is unavailable or broken
How long is your lifeguard license valid for?
1 year.
Give 2 different examples of proper footwear for lifeguarding.
Proper footwear: Crocs (with the strap in the back), tennis shoes, water shoes
Improper footwear: Slides, sandals, boots.
Name the 2 Sub Zones for the Otter Run Slides
Orange and Blue
You have an active guest in distress on the surface of the water and they are facing you. What kind of rescue should you perform?
Front drive
Chest pain/pressure radiating into the neck/jaw/shoulder. Dizziness, sweating, nausea, fatigue. Treated with aspirin.
Heart attack.
Name the target heart rate for compressions, and what do we allow between each compression?
Heart rate: 110
Compression and elevation.
Name stage 6 of the drowning process
Death
What is the RICE method?
The RICE method.
R- Rest
I- Ice
C- Compression
E- Elevation
Can be used for guests with a closed wound such as a twisted ankle.
Name three symptoms to help identify a spinal injury.
Pain, deformities, blood/fluid coming from the ears, inability to move, numbness, confusion, bruising.
What does DOTS stand for?
D= Deformities
O= Open wounds
T= Tenderness
S= Swelling
Describe 5 basic whistle blasts and their use.
1 short whistle- Used to get the attention of a guest
2 short whistles- Used to get the attention of another lifeguard
1 long whistle- Activates your EAP and let's everyone know that your 10/20 is being broken due to performing a rescue
2 long whistles- Major emergency in the park
3 long whistles- Major emergency in the Fort Mackenzie structure
Define the 10/20 Protection™ standard.
The 10/20 Protection™ standard is a guiding principle that is followed when on duty. Following this standard means that from your duty station, you are able to scan your Zone of Protection® area within 10 seconds. If a guest in distress is recognized, you activate your EAP and safely reach the guest in distress within 20 seconds.
When using the pulse ox on a guest, what is it measuring?
A pulse oximeter provides a measurement that appears as a percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen.
What is the minimum age for an Ellis and Associates lifeguard?
15 years old.
Give 3 different examples of an unprofessional lifeguard.
1. Not actively watching the assigned zone consistently while at a station
2. Leaving a lifeguard station unattended
3. Being under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, or medications that inhibit abilities
Name the 2 Sub Zones for Alberta Falls
Falls Catch and Exit
You have an active guest in distress below the surface of the water and they are facing you. What kind of rescue should you perform?
Duck pluck
Hives, swelling of the face, neck, tongue. Blue lips, wheezing, chest tightness. Treated with EpiPen or Auvi-Q.
Anaphylaxis or allergic reaction.
I have an unconscious infant and I am checking for a pulse. What is the name of the artery that I am using to try and find a pulse?
Brachial artery
Name stage 3 of the drowning process.
Unconsciousness
Define the three different types of burns.
1st degree burn.
2nd degree burn
3rd degree burn
What does 'SMR' stand for?
Spinal Motion Restriction
What does EAP stand for?
EAP is your facilities Emergency Action Plan
Name three color codes for the radio and their definition.
Code Pink: Missing parent or child
Code Red: Fire
Code Black- Bomb threat
Code Green- Verbal altercation
Code Green Emergency- Physical violence/weapon
Code White- Severe weather
Code Orange- Chemical Emergency
Code Yellow- Suspicious person
Code Purple: Intoxicated guest/substance use
Code Down: Power Outage
Define agonal breathing
Agonal breathing is characterized by gasping, labored breathing while unresponsive. However, this brain stem reflex is a sign of prolonged respiratory arrest and possibly cardiac arrest and should never be confused with normal breathing
At what flow rate should you provide supplemental oxygen?
A continuous oxygen flow rate of 15 lpm is recommended during resuscitation efforts.
Ellis and Associates is required to perform a certain number of audits each year to all of its lifeguard trained facilities. How many audits does Great Wolf get each year?
4.
What back boarding technique would you use for a guest unconscious in the water?
Rapid extrication
Lily Pads, Red, Yellow and Totem Hollow
You have an active guest in distress on the surface of the water and they are facing away from you. What kind of rescue should you perform?
Rear hug rescue.
Involuntary muscle spasms. Confusion, abnormal behavior. Treated by moving items away from guest, roll onto side, place soft item under head.
Seizure.
You are working as a team on an unconscious 7 year old. What is the proper ratio for CPR?
15:2
15 chest compressions followed by 2 test breaths.
Name stage 2 of the drowning process.
Respiratory arrest
What is the proper care of an eye evulsion?
Proper treatment would be to cover the eye with a moist dressing. Place the eye in a cup and tape to the face.
Name three methods of head stabilization.
1. Vice grip,
2. Squeeze play
3. Head blocks.
What does CPR stand for?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Name 4 responding positions in the park
Wiley
Cove 2
B. Otter
B. Falls
Bigfoot
Anyone rotating
Any lifeguard on break
Define PPE. Bonus points will be given if you can give 2 or more examples.
PPE is your personal protective equipment used to keep yourself safe from bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Some examples of PPE are: gloves, eye goggles, face shields, bacterial/viral filters, medical masks.
What are 2 delivery methods of oxygen?
1: BVM
2: Non-rebreather mask
How many in-service hours are you required to maintain each month and why?
You are required to maintain 4 in-service hours each month. In-services help us maintain our skills to stay "test ready." In-services are also useful for learning new information.
How many minutes do you have to remove a guest from the water with a spinal injury and why?
3 minutes, to prevent hypothermia
Name the 4 Sub Zones for the Kiddie Pool
Kiddie: Jets, Lockers, Shallow and Buckets
You have an unconscious guest in distress below the surface of the water and they are facing you. What kind of rescue should you perform?
The modified duck pluck.
Weakness, fatigue, hunger or thirst. Vision issues, fruity breath odor. Treated by sitting guest down and providing sugary snacks or beverages.
Diabetic emergency
You are working in a team scenario on reviving an unconscious man and are getting ready to use the AED. What are the 4 steps you need to do before you place the pads on the chest?
1. Cut away any material that is in the way.
2. Shave off any excess hair that would be in the way of the pads.
3. Dry off the entire chest and stomach area.
4. Check for medical patches, piercings, etc.
Name stage 5 of the drowning process
Cardiac arrest
What is the proper care for a knocked out tooth?
Place a gauze pad in the tooth socket. Keep the knocked out tooth moist inside their lip or in a cup with their spit. Save-a-tooth solution also works.
What is the minimum number of responders needed to take care of a spinal?
2
What does AED stand for?
AED is your Automated External Defibrillator
What is the "Golden Rule" of guest relations?
Treat everyone how you would like to be treated, with respect
What is a proactive bottom scan?
A proactive bottom scan is conducted prior to accepting and also when exiting zone of protection responsibilities. This scan is a careful check of the bottom of the zone that is already being protected by another lifeguard.
What kind of guests can a non-rebreather mask be used for?
A conscious guest experiencing respiratory distress.
When Ellis performs their audit, what are 2 evaluation sections that are part of the audit?
Lifeguard scanning and lifeguard skills.
Name 1 high risk time of day, 1 high risk guest, and 1 high risk attraction.
Time: 12-4 PM
Guest: Elderly, children, non swimmers
Attraction: Slide run out, wave pool, catch pool.
Name the 5 Sub Zones for the Activity Pool
Activity: Hoops, Stairs, Bar, Log, Cove
You have an unconscious guest in distress on the surface of the water and they are facing away from you. What kind of rescue should you perform?
A modified rear hug.
Headache, dehydration, hot skin, rapid pulse confusion. Treated by moving guest to a cool location and removing restrictive clothing. Place ice packs in arm pits or groin and provide a sports drink.
Heat emergency
What extra step do we need to take when we do CPR on a woman with a late term pregnancy?
Pull belly/fetus to the left to allow better blood flow.
Name stage 4 of the drowning process
Hypoxic convulsions
Name 3 different types of splints.
1: Anatomic- self split. Finger to finger, toe to toe, etc.
2: Soft splint- Towels, soft clothing.
3: Rigid splint: Hard objects such as cardboard can be used
There are two different types of vice grip methods to use when performing a spinal injury rescue. Does it matter which method you use?
No. As long as you remember switch methods before placing the guest on the back board.
What does ILTP stand for?
ILTP is the International Lifeguard Training Program
If you don't know, ___!
GO!!!!!
Define Zone of Protection
Each duty station has an assigned, three-dimensional section of pool/attraction to carefully monitor, including the bottom, the volume of water below the surface, and the surface of the water. Combined, this is known as a Zone of Protection® area and may be referred to as a “zone” informally.
What kind of guests should a BVM be used for?
A BVM should be used on an unconscious, non-breathing guest.
When was Ellis and Associates founded?
1983
Name 1 factor to having a "professional image"
Uniform, be on time, well rested, sun-protected, prepared, vigilant.
Name the 6 Sub Zones for the Lazy River
River: Chair, Entry, Straight, Point, Patio, Curve