slsnz lifeguard exam Questions and Answers
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What is shock? ✔️✔️A life threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers
inadequate circulation of oxygenated blood to the vital organs.
What are the signs and symptoms of shock? ✔️✔️- Nausea, sweaty, faint or lightheaded,
confusion or unconscious
- Pale, cool or clammy skin
- Rapid heart rate, weak pulse, low blood pressure
In what situations could a person develop Shock? ✔️✔️Blood loss due to trauma, Hypoxia due
to drowning, Massive heart, Anaphylaxis, Hypothermia /Heat stroke
How should you treat shock? ✔️✔️Call 111. lie them down. Keep them warm, comfortable
and calm. Recheck DRSABCD's frequently (every five minutes). Help a suitably trained senior
lifeguard administer oxygen. Identify and provide specific care for causes of shock (such as
massive bleeding or anaphylaxis). Do not give them food or fluids. Be prepared to Perform CPR
if they begin breathing unnaturally or stop breathing.
What are at least four signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis? ✔️✔️- Skin reactions, swelling,
widespread rash/hives
- Light headedness, dizziness, loss of consciousness
- Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
A few minutes ago, a 4-year old child stepped on a bee and was stung. Their parent has brought
them to you in the surf clubhouse. The child now has a rash over their entire body, and their
lips and tongue are severely swollen. Their voice is raspy and they are panicked. What is the
, most important action you can take? ✔️✔️Lie them down. Remove the cause (eg. the stinger).
Talk to parent, ask about allergies, epipens etc. Recheck DRSABCD's frequently.
Name three ways burns can be caused ✔️✔️Thermal Burns (the sun)
Electrical burns
Chemical burns
What steps should you take to manage burns? ✔️✔️Remove from danger. Put affected part
under cool running water for 20 minutes then reassess, check if they can feel it. Cover with cling
wrap. Monitor DRSABCD's.
Why is it important to cover both eyes if only one is injured? ✔️✔️Human eyes have binocular
vision, so covering both eyes prevents eye tracking.
What is the correct way to flush an eye? ✔️✔️Help the patient run their eye under a tap, hose
or shower for 20 minutes. (including under the eyelids). Prevent from rubbing their affected
eye.
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? ✔️✔️Heat stroke is more
serious. Can lead to death. (In heat stroke cases, call an ambulance)
How would you care for a patient if they had heat stroke? ✔️✔️Call 111. Lie the patient down
in a cool, shaded location. Have them sit under a cool hose, tap or shower. Remove any excess
clothing. Have them drink water if they are alert.
What are two ways you can prevent heat related problems? ✔️✔️Stay out of the sun where
possible/stay in the shade
Stay hydrated
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What is shock? ✔️✔️A life threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers
inadequate circulation of oxygenated blood to the vital organs.
What are the signs and symptoms of shock? ✔️✔️- Nausea, sweaty, faint or lightheaded,
confusion or unconscious
- Pale, cool or clammy skin
- Rapid heart rate, weak pulse, low blood pressure
In what situations could a person develop Shock? ✔️✔️Blood loss due to trauma, Hypoxia due
to drowning, Massive heart, Anaphylaxis, Hypothermia /Heat stroke
How should you treat shock? ✔️✔️Call 111. lie them down. Keep them warm, comfortable
and calm. Recheck DRSABCD's frequently (every five minutes). Help a suitably trained senior
lifeguard administer oxygen. Identify and provide specific care for causes of shock (such as
massive bleeding or anaphylaxis). Do not give them food or fluids. Be prepared to Perform CPR
if they begin breathing unnaturally or stop breathing.
What are at least four signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis? ✔️✔️- Skin reactions, swelling,
widespread rash/hives
- Light headedness, dizziness, loss of consciousness
- Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
A few minutes ago, a 4-year old child stepped on a bee and was stung. Their parent has brought
them to you in the surf clubhouse. The child now has a rash over their entire body, and their
lips and tongue are severely swollen. Their voice is raspy and they are panicked. What is the
, most important action you can take? ✔️✔️Lie them down. Remove the cause (eg. the stinger).
Talk to parent, ask about allergies, epipens etc. Recheck DRSABCD's frequently.
Name three ways burns can be caused ✔️✔️Thermal Burns (the sun)
Electrical burns
Chemical burns
What steps should you take to manage burns? ✔️✔️Remove from danger. Put affected part
under cool running water for 20 minutes then reassess, check if they can feel it. Cover with cling
wrap. Monitor DRSABCD's.
Why is it important to cover both eyes if only one is injured? ✔️✔️Human eyes have binocular
vision, so covering both eyes prevents eye tracking.
What is the correct way to flush an eye? ✔️✔️Help the patient run their eye under a tap, hose
or shower for 20 minutes. (including under the eyelids). Prevent from rubbing their affected
eye.
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? ✔️✔️Heat stroke is more
serious. Can lead to death. (In heat stroke cases, call an ambulance)
How would you care for a patient if they had heat stroke? ✔️✔️Call 111. Lie the patient down
in a cool, shaded location. Have them sit under a cool hose, tap or shower. Remove any excess
clothing. Have them drink water if they are alert.
What are two ways you can prevent heat related problems? ✔️✔️Stay out of the sun where
possible/stay in the shade
Stay hydrated
