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Signs and Symptoms
Rescue Skills
Cardiac Emergencies
Equipment and General Procedures
Policies
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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
100
Modified versions of these two strokes should be used when approaching a victim in the water
What are Front Crawl (Freestyle) and Breaststroke
100
An unconscious victim who is not breathing and does not have a pulse will require this rescue technique
What is CPR
100
This buoyant piece of rescue equipment should be kept on your body when acting as a Primary Lifeguard
What is a Rescue Tube
100

Name three examples of negligent behavior are strictly forbidden during Lifeguard shifts

What are buddy guarding, cell phone use, and air pods 

200
This type of victim is able to keep their face out of the water and call or wave for help
What is a Distressed Swimmer
200
This type of entry should only be used is water that is 5 feet or deeper and if you are no more than 3 feet above the water
What is a Stride Jump
200
This modification should be made when using an AED on a victim weighing less than 55 pounds
What is use pediatric pads if available. Otherwise, place one pad on the victim's chest and the other on their back
200
This portable electronic device is used to analyze the heart's rhythm and provide an electrical shock, if needed
What is an AED
200

Name 2 secondary duties a lifeguard is responsible for 

What is checking the water, and deck sweeps 

300
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 a Heart Attack
300
When caring for a conscious choking adult who is pregnant, these steps should be taken
What are 5 Back Blows follows by 5 Chest Compressions
300
This is the proper hand position when performing CPR on an infant
What is two or three fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line
300
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 Consciousness (or Responsiveness) by tapping the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"
300

What are the 4 things a lifeguard should always carry while on surveillance? 

What is, whistle l, breathing barrier, gloves, and rescue tube 

400
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
400
The objective of this rescue skill is to perform a combination of effective Chest Compressions and Ventilations to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the victim's brain and other vital organs
What is CPR
400

When two rescuers are performing CPR on a infant this is the ratio of compressions to ventilations

What is 15 Compressions and 2 Ventilations

400

A lifeguard has preformed a slide in entry after determining a possible spinal injury. The lifeguard has preformed an over head splint and a secondary guard has placed the back board, what is the next step? 

What is place the chest strap.

400
These are the recommended Chlorine and pH ranges
What are 2.0-4.0 parts per million for Chlorine and 7.2-7.6 parts per million for pH
500
This condition is the bodys 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 an pulse and excessive thirst.
what is stroke 
500
A victim who is not breathing but has a pulse requires Rescue Breathing or Ventilations. Ventilations for an Adult should last this long, occur this often and continue for this length of time before you recheck for breathing and a pulse
What is one second, every five seconds and two minutes
500
These five circumstances are acceptable reasons to stop CPR
What are: You see an obvious sign of life An AED is available and ready for use Another trained rescuer is taking over You are too exhausted to continue The scene becomes unsafe
500
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
500

Children under this age must be accompanied by an adult in the facility at all times

What is Age 11