Acronyms
AVPU
Alert, Verbal Stimuli, Painful Stimuli, Unconscious
What are you protected by when administering first aid when off duty?
Good Samaritans Act
How should you treat a nosebleed for a 7 year old?
Pinch nose, Head down, Ice on neck if needed, Wait until bleeding fully stops, Contact parents, Ask sample questions/how it happened and do a head to toe check to ensure there was no further head injury that caused the nose to bleed
How many back blows and abdominal thrusts should you perform for a severe choking obstruction?
How many routes of entry and exits must be placed in a standard 25m pool?
4
SAMPLE
Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical conditions, Last oral intake, Events leading
What should you do when starting treatment on a conscious victim?
-Introduce yourself and ask for their consent to treat them
What should you do for a double clutch?
Jump in, tube between victims, 2 rescue reports, warn of aspiration, give further education, call parents if necessary
When performing CPR how many chest compressions should be administered per minute?
100 - 120
How many hours is the pool required to be closed during a massive pool fouling such as diarrhea?
48 hours
AED - CPR - BVM
Automatic External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Bag Valve Mask
What is the ratio for guards to patrons for 1 guard? 2 guards?
1 - 0 to 30
2 - 31 to 125
What does someone who’s hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic need?
Hypo needs sugar and Hyper needs insulin
What are the 4 different spinal rolls called? Which one is used during a lumbar spinal?
Canadian. Reverse Canadian, Vice Grip, Modified
What is the minimum certification requirements for a National Lifeguard in Ontario + age?
- National Lifeguard
- SFA
- 15 years of age or older
WARTS
Warmth, ABCs, Rest and reassurance, Treatment, Semi prone position
What are the 5 vital signs?
L.O.C, Breathing, Pulse, Skin Condition, Pupils
How do you treat someone who is having an asthma attack with medications?
Support them and have them take a seat, encourage and show pursed lip breathing, ask them if they have any medical conditions (asthma), ask them if they have any medications (inhaler), get their inhaler, ensure it is theirs, not expired, and they know how to use it! Fill out report and ensure meds are helping them get better. Call parents if necessary.
What is the difference between heart attack and angina?
Heart attack is a medical emergency and needs EMS asap, may not have happened before and may not have meds other than possible ASA
Angina is the medical term for chest pain, this is usually a symptom of another condition they have and they will usually have medications that can help and will be aware of this symptom and their condition
How many lifeguards are required to operate a waterslide?
1
RID
Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction
What should be done during a Primary Assessment?
Hazards check & MOI, L.O.C, ABCs, Check for major bleeding, Treat for shock, Life Threatening First
What can you do for someone who steps on broken glass at the pool and cuts their foot?
nsure you are careful going to help them and don't step on glass yourself, Treat their cut with gauze and a bandage, sample questions, call parent if necessary, educate on not having glass by the pool, have another guard section off the part of the deck that has glass on it and properly clean the hazard
How would you treat a dislocated shoulder? Your group also must be able to show how to sling as well.
Make them comfortable, Call EMS, Prepare sling, ask for consent to put sling on them, sample questions, ice pack if necessary
What are the required chlorine and pH levels to keep the pool open?
Cl - 0.5 ppm to 10ppm
pH - 7.2 to 7.8