What is an NPA used for?
~ To keep the tounge out of the back of the throat
If the victim is unconscious and has no breathing or pulse, what should you do?
~ Begin CPR
If the victim is unconscious and has no pulse, but is breathing what should you
do?
~ Begin 30 compressions (100bpm) with...
✓~ To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility
What are some of a lifeguard's secondary responsibilities?
✓~ Testing pool water chemistry, assisting patrons, cleaning or performning
maintenance, completing records and reports
What are some characteristics of a professional lifeguard?
✓~ Knowledgeable and skilled, reliable, mature, courteous and consistent,
positive, and professional
What does the acronym FIND mean?
✓~ F-Figure out the problem
I-Identify possible solutions
N-Name the pros and cons for each solution
,D-Decide which solution is best, then act on it
What does negligence mean?
✓~ When a person is injured or suffers additional harm because lifeguards failed
to follow the standard of care or failed to act at all
What does documentation mean, and why is it important?
✓~ Write everything down, proper documentation is helpful in case of a legal
situation
What is a Good Samaritan Law?
✓~ Laws that protect people against claims of negligence after having provided
emergency care in good faith without having accepted anything in return
What does consent mean?
✓~ An injured or ill person must give permission before responders can provide
first aid and emergency care
What does the EAP stand for?
, ✓~ Emergency Action Plan
What does a Safety Team do?
✓~ To assist the primary rescuer in maintaining a safe environment and providing
emergency care
What is equipment that you will wear or carry?
✓~ Rescue Tubes, Resuscitation Mask, Gloves
What is equipment that you will have within reach?
✓~ Backboards, Rescue Buoys, Personal Protective Equipement, Bag-valve-
mask, AED, first aid kit
When should a team do a safety check?
✓~ -Before opening
-During the day
-At closing
What are some signs of a weak swimmer or a nonswimmer?
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