Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification Already Graded A+

Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification Already Graded A+ AED Ans- Automated External Defibrillators portable electronic device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and can deliver an electrical shock, which helps the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm known as defibrillation About how many Legal Considerations are there? Ans- 8 Active victim rear rescue Ans- for a drowning victim facing away from you Active victim front rescue Ans- for a drowning victim who is facing toward you (you might have to turn around to get to closest wall or lane line) Addresssing unsafe conditions Ans- always report to your supervisor Backboards Ans- used to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or spine BVM Ans- Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator hand held device attached to a resuscitation mask that is used to ventilate a victim in respiratory arrest or when performing CPR. It requries two rescuers: one to maintain a tight seal fro the mask, one to squeeze the bag Changing Water Conditions Ans- water depth and currents, heavy rain fall, water quality, debris or cloudiness Compact Jump (Where and How Deep) Ans- Use to enter water from the deck or when you are more than 3 feet above the water such as on a lifeguard stand) and water must be at least 5 feet deep. Fog Ans- if you can't see close Gloves Ans- Put them on first. Disposable, protects employees that may be exposed to blood or other body fluids. High Wind Ans- clear pool if visibilty is impaired by waves move all patrons indoors secure all facility equipment that could be blown around and become dangerous Lightning and Thunderstorms Ans- clear everyone from water, don't let them shower, wait 30 minutes after the last lightning sighting or sound of thunder before resuming activity Primary Responsiblity of a Lifeguard Ans- prevent drowning and other injuries What does FIND stand for Ans- Figure out the problem Identify possible solutions name the pros and cons for each solution Decide which solution is best, then act on it What does EAP stand for Ans- Emergency Acting Plan Slide-in Entry Ans- Used in shallow water Crowded pools When a victim is suspected to have a head, neck or spinal injury Stride Jump Ans- Use the stride jump only if they water is at least 5 feet deep and you are no more than 3 feet above the water Run and Swim entry Ans- To enter the water from a wave pool or shoreline Passive victim rear rescue Ans- for a drowning victim who is face-down at or near the surface in a vertical to horizontal position, seems unconscious and is not suspect of having a head, neck or spinal injury. Hold head Submerged victim in shallow water Ans- for a victim who is passive, submerged in shallow water and beyond reach Submerged victim in deep water Ans- for a victim who is submerged in deep water Safety Team Ans- after lifeguard team activates EAp, safety team backs you up Rescue Tubes Ans- Worn at all times, 45 inches. Resuscitation Masks Ans- Pocket Mask. creates a tight seal over the victim's mouth and nose to allow you to breathe air into a victim without making mouth to mouth contact Underwater Hazards Ans- holes in the swimming area and sudden drop-offs submerged objects, such as rocks, tree stumps bottom conditions (sand, rock silt, weeds and mud) slope of bottom and water depth broken glass or other sharp objects Vomit in pool water Ans- get the chunks out respond the same way as you would to a formed stool incident Tornadoes Ans- clear the water and surrounding aresa, move everyone to the location specified in the EAP, keep everyone away from windows, doors and outside walls, have everyone lie flat in a ditch or on a low section of the ground if adequate shelter is unavailable Common Rules Ans- swim only when lifeguard is on duty no swimming with open or infected wounds obey lifeguard instructions at all times no running, pushing or rough play no hyperventilating before swimming underwater or breath holding contests no sitting or playing near or with drains or suction fittings dive only in designated areas no glass containers no alchololic beverages or drug use allowed Complying with Regulations Ans- comply with all regulations Effective Survelliance Ans- recognition of dangerous behaviors victim recognition effective scanning zone of survellance responsibility lifeguard stations Recognition of Dangerous Behaviors Ans- A weak or nonswimmer who is Bobbing in or near water over his or her head crawling hand over hand along a pool wall beyond arm's reach of a supervising adult, even if wearing a floatation aid clinging to something wearing a life jacket improperly A person who is breath holding or swimming underwater for an extended period after hyperventilating participating in a high-risk high impact activity such as diving experiencing a medical emergency Swimmers in Distress Ans- head above water trying to support self by holding or cling to a lane line or safety line expression of concern for personal safety is breathing floating, sculling or treading water, might wave for help horizontal, vertical or diagonal, depending on means of support, little orno forward progress, less and less able to support self, able to call for help at surface Drowning Victim Active Ans- head tilted back with face looking up struggling to keep or get head above the surface of water, struggling to reach surface e if underwater, expression of panic/wide eyed struggles to breathe arms to side or in front alternately moving up and pressing down vertical, leaning slightly back doesn't move cannot call out for help at the surface or undeer water or sinking Drowning Victim Passive Ans- face up or face down in the water, submerged limp or convulsive like movements, floating or submerged, eyes may be closed, if submerged may look like a shadow not breathing not moving, horizontal or vertical no sounds floating at the surface, sinking or submerged on the bottom Guidelines for Effective Scanning Ans- scan all patrons in your area, stay focused, scan entire volume of water, move your head and eye while scanning, scan from point to point repeatedly, scan for signs of potential problems, scan crowded and high-risk areas carefully, pay attention to nonswimmers or weak swimmers maintain active posture, adjust your body position, change your body position, do not interrupt scanning if a patron asks a question When you are under CPR Fatigue Ans- request additional lifeguard coverage, keep hydrated, cool off and get out of sun, exercise during one of your breaks Distractions Ans- stay focused, don't daydream, keep patron activities safe and orderly Blind spots Ans- adjust your location or body positon or stand up check all potential blind spots glare from sun or overhead lights Ans- used polarized sunglasses, change body position, reposition your lifeguard statkion with permission Water movement and surface distortion of the water Ans- adjust body position, be aware of normal appearance of the bottom of the pool: know the appearance of drains, colored tiles etc can bottom carefully Murky water Ans- adjust location, stay alert, signal for additional assistance heavy patron loads Ans- stand up frequently, signal for additional assistance low patron loads Ans- change body positon, change to ground level station if appropriate high air temperature Ans- use fans, stay in shade, cool off during break, rotate more frequently, stayh hydrated Zone Coverage Ans- swimming area divided into separate zones, zones overlap Total Coverage Ans- only lifeguard conducting patron surveillance Emergency Back Up Coverage Ans- when two or more lifeguards are on duty and one lifeguard must enter the water for a rescue the lifeguareds who remain out of the water must now supervise a larger area Elevated stations Ans- provide most effective position Ground Level Station Ans- assigned to a fixed location on a deck Roving Stations Ans- assigned a specific zone which is also covered by another lifeguard in an elevation station. They are mobile Emergency back up coverage "station" Ans- in staff room or on pool deck, not respondsible for patron surveillance but is expected to be able to immediately respond to the EAP signal Dealing with uncooperative patrons and violence Ans- blow whistle or call cops PFD Ans- personal flotation devices EMS Ans- Emergency medical services At Onset of an Emergency Ans- Recognize the emergency activate EAP Perform a water Rescue or Provide Emergency Care During Emergency Ans- ensure back up zone coverage clear swimming area summon EMS personnel have someone stand outside Control Bystandesrs Evacuate Facility if need After Emergency Ans- Report, Advise, Releas