Shallow Water Lifeguard(questions well answered)graded A+ 2023/2024

Shallow Water Lifeguard Rescue Breathing (AR) - correct answers NO rise or fall of the chest BUT has a pulse Foreign Body Airway Obstruction - correct answers Blockage of the breathing tubes to the lungs due to a foreign body (food, toys) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - correct answers No rise or fall of the chest AND no pulse Front Drive Rescue - correct answers GID is active, above surface, facing you Rear Hug Rescue - correct answers GID is active, above surface, BACK to you Duck Pluck Rescue - correct answers GID is active, below surface Modified Rear Hug Rescue - correct answers GID is above surface, BACK to you, unconscious ️ pull opposite arm and position tube directly below belly button Modified Duck Pluck Rescue - correct answers GID is below surface, unconscious ️ pull opposite arm and position tube directly below belly button Push Away Escape - correct answers GID is being difficult ️ use a rescue, then push away and drag GID with tube Roll Over Escape - correct answers Similar to push away but roll them onto the tube Front Hug Escape - correct answers Similar to Rear Hug BUT, put head into curve of neck to avoid injuring self When scanning an area check for - correct answers Mechanisms of injury, # of GIDS, signs of life, if area is unsafe When entering the water use a - correct answers Compact Jump, with the exception of spinal injuries which instead EASE into pool Putting on gloves before touching a GID is - correct answers Standard Precaution 1 short whistle - correct answers Guest doing something wrong 2 short whistles - correct answers Alerting a guard 2 long whistles - correct answers Lifeguard needs assistance (EAP; Emergency Action Plan) 3 short whistles - correct answers Calling captain/manager Rapid short whistles - correct answers Clear the water/area Heat emergency signs - correct answers Muscle cramps (leg and abdomen), dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, severe headache, extreme thirst, hot skin, rapid pulse, unconscious, seizure Heat emergency care - correct answers 1. STOP guest activity, have them rest in cool location 2. GENTLY have guest stretch affected muscles 3. REMOVE heavy/restrictive clothing 4. GIVE cold water/drink 1/2 glass every 15 mins [guest alert NOT nauseated] 5. FAN guest, apply wet towel/sheet 6. PLACE ice pads @armpits, groin, sides of the neck [if they seem to have lower levels of consciousness] 7. ALERT EAP ️ EMS if guest doesn't improve Hypothermia - correct answers Temp drops from 95F (35C) uncontrolled shivering confusion sluggishness cold skin How to care for hypothermia - correct answers 1. MOVE guest out of cold area, rest them in comfortable position 2. REPLACE wet clothing with dry; cover guest's head & insulate w/towels and blankets wrapped over and under [DO NOT put in hot tub or shower] 3. GIVE non caffeinated, water, and sugary beverages [if guest = alert & able to swallow] 4. ALERT EAP ️ EMS if guest worsens [rigid muscles, lethargy, confusion] Stroke - blood flow disrupted - correct answers Signs: weakness/numbness vision & speaking problems dizziness confusion Stroke Treatment - correct answers 1. ACTIVATE EAP