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Written lifeguard exam (Ellis & Associates)mnemonic that helps to remember what to do for a guest with a wound - ANS-R.I.C.E
(rest, ice, compression, elevate)
common lifeguard hand signal used to communicate information with all lifeguards -
ANS-"x" crossed arms - stop dispatch
What does CARE stand for? - ANS-Confidence, Attentive, Responsive, Empathetic
When would you give a 10-year-old CPR? - ANS-When there is no pulse, no breathing,
nothing at all.
what is the first step to back boarding? - ANS-Primary guard approaches with Guest &
the other guard places the backboard in the pool.
When would you give a secondary check? - ANS-when there is no life-threatening signs
in the primary check.
What is the order of a drowning? - ANS-Surprise, involuntary breath holding,
unconsciousness, hypoxic convulsions, cardiac arrest, death....(remember the order
goes: unconsciousness THEN hypoxic convulsions.)
when would a tourniquet be used? - ANS-When there is a CATASTROPHIC injury and
bleeding can't be stopped with gauze.
What are the signs someone may have an airway obstruction and needs immediate
help? - ANS-when they can't speak/do ANYTHING. (and when they are doing the
universal sign of choking: holding their throat with 2 hands)
How much oxygen should be flowing per minute? - ANS-15 lpm (liters per minute)
When an infant is choking what should you do? .... - ANS-(on knee) give 5 back
blows/slaps IN BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES & 5 chest thrusts/compressions
what does the 10 mean in the 10/20 protection standard? - ANS-you have 10 seconds
to scan ENTIRE zone, NOT just the SURFACE .
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