Water Skills
When a 1 long is sounded, what does the secondary do?
Secondary brings the Go-Bag to whatever area the victim is moved to.
Changes in L.O.C. Refers to?
Changes in Levels Of Consciousness
This person (on land) is showing signs of changes in L.O.C., focal movements of their body parts, vocalizations and/or staring. What is happening and how do you proceed? (Full sentence)
This person is having a seizure.
Activate EAP move furniture and other objects out of the way. Turn the person onto their side into recovery position and place a towel under their head.
If the Seizure last more than 5 minutes or is the persons first seizure you need to call EMS.
This person tripped and fell on the ground. By doing this, they received a bloody nose. How do you proceed?
Have the person pinch the bridge of their nose and lean over a trashcan for a maximum of 10 minutes.
You can roll a price of gauze to place under their nose to catch the blood.
If it lasts for more than 10 minutes, EMS needs to be called.
How many backboards do we have? Where is the backboard we use?
We have 2 backboards. The backboard we use is on the fence behind the Casita.
What is the Compression to Ventilation ratio for an Infant, Child, and Adult? Alone and 2-person.
Alone:
30-2 (all)
2-person:
Adult-30-2
Child & Infant 15-2
A child is choking and their parent is not around. This type of consent is called?
Implied consent
What words should be said when an active victim is brought to the wall?
“Victim is secure”
This doesn’t have to be said however, its a good habit to tell the secondary that the Victim is secure after bringing the victim to the wall.
The acronym F.A.S.T. is what? What is it used for?
Face, Arms, Speech, and Time. It is used to help identify a stroke.
This person is showing signs of swelling in their face and lips, trouble breathing, and changes in L.O.C. What is happening to this person and how do you proceed? (Full sentence)
This person is going into Anaphylaxis.
Activate the EAP and instruct someone to call EMS.
If the person is known for having an allergy, you will most likely have to assist in administering an Epi-Pen.
Stay with the person and monitor them until EMS arrive.
This person fell and lost their tooth. This is an adult and they want it back. You find it, but how do you proceed?
Control the bleeding by placing a rolled gauze pad into the place that the tooth is missing.
Pick the tooth up from the crown not the root and place it in cows milk or the person’s saliva.
Send the person to the hospital or call EMS. This person needs to have the tooth put back within 30 minutes.
If there is no Ice in the Casita available, where can we get the nearest ice?
The nearest ice is in Racquets behind the kitchen doors.
When do you check for airway obstruction while doing CPR on a person who was choking?
After each set of compressions But before you start ventilations.
How long should it take you to scan the pool?
More than ___ and no more than ___.
More than 10 seconds and no more than 30 seconds
What needs to be said to primary/secondary during a Spinal rescue wants a step has been completed?
“I have Inline”
This HAS to be said to your secondary/primary in order to let them know you completed your step and are prepared to move onto the next one.
What does the acronym S.A.M.P.L.E. Mean? What it is used for?
Signs & Symptoms, Allergies, Medicine, Past Medical History, Last oral intake and Events leading up to the incident.
It is used for a secondary assessment to help gather patient history information.
This person is showing signs of isolated and unexplained discomfort in their jaw, nausea, and dizziness. What is happening and how do you proceed? (Full sentence)
This person is having a Heart Attack.
Activate EAP and instruct someone to call EMS.
Have the person rest in a comfortable position and loosen any tight or uncomfortable clothing. Reassure the person.
Be prepared to perform CPR and use an AED
A person has external life-threatening bleeding on their right leg. How do you proceed?
Activate EAP and instruct someone to call EMS.
Place a gauze pad on top of the wound, lock your elbows, and apply as much pressure as possible.
Have someone get a tourniquet and place it 2-3 inches above the wound, towards the heart.
Continue to apply pressure until the bleeding has stopped.
Monitor the person and get ready to treat them for Shock before EMS arrives.
Where is the nearest A.E.D. In the building?
Near Kids Club entrance by the Track
What is the ventilation ratio for an Adult/child/infant who has a heart beat but no breathing?
Adult:1 every 6
Child & infant: 1 every 2-3
How long should it take you to extricate the victim out of the water and start ventilations?
No more than ___.
No more than 2 minutes
In a Shallow water spinal scenario, if you cannot place the victim on the backboard, what do you do?
Make sure the victims airway is out of the water, put the victim into a headsplint, and keep the victim in the water until EMS shows up.
What does the Acronym R.I.C.E. Stand for?
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
Used for sprains/fractures/broken bonesThis person is experiencing rapid breathing, is becoming pale, and is experiencing excessive thirst. What is happening and how do you proceed? (Full sentences)
This person is experiencing Shock.
Activate the EAP and instruct someone to call EMS.
Have the person lie flat on their back and maintain their body temperature (cover them if they are cold or remove them from the heat if they are hot)
Do NOT give this person anything by mouth. Even if this person is awake this can increase the risk or vomiting.
Provide reassurance and continue to monitor the person until EMS arrive.
What are the four types of wounds? Describe them in one sentence.
Abrasion- Scrape on the skins surface
Laceration- Cut from a sharp object that can range from minimal bleeding to severe
Avulsion- When the tissue or underlying skin is torn away (a flap)
Puncture- An object impaled in the skin
If I want to read/study the Sudden Illnesses and First Aid, where can I do that?
There are two packets in the yellow binder under the lifeguard section.
What is the depth of compressions on an Adult, Infant, and Child?
Adult: At least 2 inches
Child: approximately 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
How many hours does a lifeguard need to attend inservice per month by law?
4 hours per month. Usually an hour a week.
If a spinal victim’s arms cannot be placed into a head splint above the head, what should you do?
Place your hand on the chin and your other hand on the back of the head in-line with the spine. Continue as normal/
The acronym A.E.D. Means?
Automated External Defibulator
This person is experiencing dehydration, dizziness, and cool clammy skin. What is happening and how would you proceed?
This person is experiencing Heat Exhaustion.
Move the person to a cooler environment with circulating air.
Loosen or remove clothing as much as possible.
Apply cool wet cloths to the persons skin or spray the person with cool water.
Have them SIP on cool electrolyte containing fluid such as Gatorade.
A person has amputated their finger. And is holding it in their other hand. How do you proceed?
Activate the EAP and call EMS
Stop the bleeding on their exposed finger.
Wrap the amputated finger in sterile gauze and place in a plastic bag. Place the plastic bag in a larger container filled with water and ice.
Where do we find the incident reports if we need one?
In the yellow binder.
While the A.E.D. will instruct you through the whole way; we still want to know how to turn the A.E.D. on to save time.
List the following in order from first step to fifth step:Plug, Shave, Power, Pads, Dry
1. Shave
2. Dry
3. Power
4. Pads
5. Plug
How many Back blows and Chest thrusts do you do for a choking Adult, Child and Infant?
5 Back blows and 5 Chest Thrusts