Lifeguarding Chapter 10 Review
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
When completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use SAMPLE to gather a brief
history of the responsive victim. What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for? - Answer: S-Signs and
Symptoms
A- Allergies
M- Medications
P-Pertinent past medical history
L-Last oral intake
E-Events leading up to the incident
List five symptoms of sudden illnesses: - Answer: ■ Changes in LOC, such as feeling light-headed, dizzy
or becoming unconscious
■ Nausea or vomiting
■ Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
■ Numbness or weakness
■ Loss of vision or blurred vision
■ Changes in breathing; the person may have trouble breathing or may not be
breathing normally
■ Changes in skin color (pale, ashen or flushed skin)
■ Sweating
■ Persistent pressure or pain
■ Diarrhea
■ Paralysis or an inability to move
■ Severe headache
, List the general precautions for injury or sudden illness on land: - Answer: Care for any life-threatening
conditions first.
Monitor the victim's condition and watch for changes in LOC.
Keep the victim comfortable and reassure them.
Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated.
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink unless the victim is awake, able to
swallow and follow simple commands and intake is indicated based on the treatment
recommendations.
Care for any other problems that develop, such as vomiting.
How should you provide care for a victim experiencing a diabetic emergency? - Answer: If it is available,
give 15 to 20 grams of sugar in the form of glucose tablets to the victim. If
not available, 15 to 20 grams of sugar from several sources can be given including glucoseand
sucrose-containing candies, jelly beans, orange juice or whole milk.
When would you summon EMS personnel for a victim of a diabetic emergency?
Provide two examples. - Answer: ■ The person is unresponsive.
■ The person is responsive but not fully awake and unable to swallow.
■ The person does not feel better within about 10 to 15 minutes after taking sugar or
gets worse.
■ A form of sugar cannot be found immediately. Do not spend time looking for it.
List three reasons why you should summon EMS personnel for a victim who is
having, or had a seizure. - Answer: ■ The seizure occurs in the water.
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
When completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use SAMPLE to gather a brief
history of the responsive victim. What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for? - Answer: S-Signs and
Symptoms
A- Allergies
M- Medications
P-Pertinent past medical history
L-Last oral intake
E-Events leading up to the incident
List five symptoms of sudden illnesses: - Answer: ■ Changes in LOC, such as feeling light-headed, dizzy
or becoming unconscious
■ Nausea or vomiting
■ Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
■ Numbness or weakness
■ Loss of vision or blurred vision
■ Changes in breathing; the person may have trouble breathing or may not be
breathing normally
■ Changes in skin color (pale, ashen or flushed skin)
■ Sweating
■ Persistent pressure or pain
■ Diarrhea
■ Paralysis or an inability to move
■ Severe headache
, List the general precautions for injury or sudden illness on land: - Answer: Care for any life-threatening
conditions first.
Monitor the victim's condition and watch for changes in LOC.
Keep the victim comfortable and reassure them.
Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated.
Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink unless the victim is awake, able to
swallow and follow simple commands and intake is indicated based on the treatment
recommendations.
Care for any other problems that develop, such as vomiting.
How should you provide care for a victim experiencing a diabetic emergency? - Answer: If it is available,
give 15 to 20 grams of sugar in the form of glucose tablets to the victim. If
not available, 15 to 20 grams of sugar from several sources can be given including glucoseand
sucrose-containing candies, jelly beans, orange juice or whole milk.
When would you summon EMS personnel for a victim of a diabetic emergency?
Provide two examples. - Answer: ■ The person is unresponsive.
■ The person is responsive but not fully awake and unable to swallow.
■ The person does not feel better within about 10 to 15 minutes after taking sugar or
gets worse.
■ A form of sugar cannot be found immediately. Do not spend time looking for it.
List three reasons why you should summon EMS personnel for a victim who is
having, or had a seizure. - Answer: ■ The seizure occurs in the water.
