Lifeguarding Chapter 6 Review Verified Answers 2023

Lifeguarding Chapter 6 Review Verified Answers 2023 List the general procedures, in order, for situations involving a water rescue. Ans- 1. Activate the emergency action plan (EAP). 2. Move the victim to a safe exit point. 3. Enter the water, if necessary. 4. Remove the victim from the water. 5. Perform an appropriate rescue. 6. Provide emergency care as needed. 7. Report, advise and release. What are some factors that should be considered when deciding how to enter the water? Select all that apply. Ans- Location of other swimmers Condition of the victim Location of the victim Your location Facility design/set-up Type of equipment used In addition to the correct answer(s) above, what additional factors should be considered when deciding how to enter the water and why? Ans- Water depth and/or design of the lifeguard station; different entries are recommended for different water depths and various lifeguard stations/positions: • The slide-in entry is safest in most conditions, including shallow water. • The stride jump should only be used if the water is at least 5-feet deep and you are no more than 3-feet above water. • The compact jump should only be used when the water is at least 5-feet deep and can be used from the deck or from a height, such as on a lifeguard stand. • The run-and-swim entry should be used to enter the water from a zero-depth entry, gradual slope facility. Obstacles in the water (including people and lane lines); it may not be safe to enter the water using a compact jump or stride jump if your zone is crowded or contains obstacles. • The slide in-entry is useful in a crowded pool or in an area with obstacles. Identify the appropriate entry for each scenario listed below: Ans- Compact Jump: You are seated on an elevated lifeguard stand in the deep end during recreational swim and spot a passive-drowning victim. The area surrounding your station is clear of patrons and objects. Slide-In Entry: You are searching your zone from an elevated station when you spot a patron who appears to have a head injury as a result of diving in shallow water. Slide-In Entry: You spot an active drowning victim while searching your zone from a ground-level station located in the middle of the pool where the water is 4' deep. Stride Jump: You are searching your new zone as you walk toward the elevated lifeguard stand in the deep end before a rotation and you spot an active drowning victim. Run-and-Swim: You have just rotated to a roving station during open swim at a crowded waterfront and spot a swimmer in distress. What are the two most common assists and when should each be used? Ans- Simple assist. A simple assist can be used in shallow water and may be merely helping a person to stand. The simple assist also may be used to rescue a victim who is submerged in shallow water and is within reach. Reaching assist from the deck. To assist a distressed swimmer who is close to the side of the pool or a pier, use a reaching assist from the deck by extending a rescue tube within the victim's grasp. You are approaching a victim who is vertical in the water, near the surface in 4 feet of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious. Ans- Passive Victim Front Rescue You are approaching a child who is facing away from you and struggling to keep their head above water. Ans- Active Victim Rear Rescue You are approaching a victim from behind who appears to be unconscious. Ans- Passive Victim Rear Rescue followed by Extrication Using a Backboard A victim in the water is not breathing. Ans- Always remove a victim who is not breathing from the water as soon as possible to provide care. However, if doing so will delay care, then perform inwater ventilations until you can remove the victim. What are four core objectives in any rescue situation? Ans- ■ Ensure the safety of the victim, yourself and others in the vicinity. This includes the entry, approach, rescue, removal and care provided. ■ Use a rescue technique that is appropriate and effective for the situation. ■ Provide an appropriate assessment, always treating life-threatening conditions first. ■ Handle the rescue with a sense of urgency. What should you consider when deciding what entry to use at a wave pool? Ans- ■ The number of patrons. ■ The height of your station. ■ The depth of the water at your station. ■ The mechanism of injury of the victim. ■ The location of your station. What attraction features might impact the removal of the victim from the water? Ans- ■ Type of exit from attraction (stairs, high edges, ladder, zero entry, etc.). ■ Ride vehicles. ■ Water movement (current or waves). ■ Shape of the attraction (e.g., walls of a spe