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LIFEGUARDING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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LIFEGUARDING EXAM REVIEWQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards must use SAMPLE to gather a
brief history of the responsive victim
S.A.M.P.L.E. - Answer-Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent past medical history
Last oral intake
Event's leading up to incident
List five symptoms of sudden illnesses - Answer-Changes in LOC
Nausea or vomiting
Difficulty or slurred speech
Numbness/Weakness
Blurred/Loss Vision
Trouble Breathing
Change in skin color
General Precautions for injury or sudden illness on land - Answer-Monitor victim
condition
keep them comfortable
keep victim from getting chilled/ overheated
don't give them food or drink
care for any problems that may develop
How should you provide care for a vicitim experiencing a diabetic emergency - Answer-
15-20 grams of sugar
List three reasons why you should summon EMS personnel for a victim who is having or
had a seizure - Answer-1. If it lasts more than 5 min
2. If it occurs in water
3. If it's their first seizure
- If the person appears to be injured
You are life guarding at a crowded facility and recognize a patron in the water who
appears to be having a seizure. Place the following response and care steps in order -
Answer-1. Summon EMS personnel
2. Support the person with their head above water until the seizure ends
3. Remove the person from the water
4. perform a primary assessment
5. If breathing normally, position the victim on their side and monitor airway and
breathing
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