American Red Cross Lifeguard 2025 Fast Track
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types of drowning victims - distressed, active, passive
distressed swimmer characteristics - -head above water, at the surface of the water
-able to call for help
-breathing
-able to wave for help
-horizontal, vertical or diagonal, depending on what they use to support themselves
-floating, sculling or treading water
entries - slide-in, stride jump, compact jump, run-and-swim
slide-in entry - safest in most conditions
useful in shallow water, crowded pools or when a victim with a head, neck, or spinal injury is
close to the side of the pool
stride jump entry - water is at least 5 ft deep and you are NO more than 3 ft above the
water, goal is to keep head out of the water and eyes on the victim at all times
compact jump entry - enter water from the deck or an elevated height. If it is an elevated
height (above 3 ft from the water) the water must be at least 5 ft deep.
run-and-swim entry - to enter the water from a gradual slope—zero-depth area, such as
a shoreline or wave pool
simple assist - can be used in shallow water and may be merely helping a person to
stand. The simple assist also may be used to rescue a victim who is submerged in shallow water
and is within reach.
reaching assist - to assist a distressed swimmer who is close to the side of the pool
active victim front rescue - for a drowning victim who is struggling and facing toward you
, active victim rear rescue - for a drowning victim who is struggling and facing away from
you
passive victim front rescue - for a drowning victim who is face-down at or near
the surface in a vertical-to-horizontal position;
seems unresponsive and is not suspected
of having a head, neck or spinal injury; and is
facing toward you
passive victim rear rescue - for a drowning victim who is face-down at or near the surface
in a vertical to horizontal position, seems unresponsive and is not suspect of having a head,
neck or spinal injury; and is facing away from you
passive victim at or near the surface in water less than or equal to 3 ft of water, face-up -
seems unresponsive; and is not suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury
passive victim at or near the surface in less than or equal to 3 ft of water, face-down -
seems unresponsive; and is not suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury
passive submerged victim-shallow water - for a victim who is passive, submerged in
shallow water
submerged victim in deep water - for a victim who is submerged in deep water
removal from the water techniques - extrication using a backboard, quick removal for a
small victim, walking assist, beach drag
extrication using a backboard - work with an assisting rescuer at the pool edge or pier,
zero-depth entry or steps
quick removal for a small victim - to remove a small, passive victim from shallow water if
a backboard is not immediately available
walking assist - to help a conscious victim walk out of shallow water
beach drag - On a gradual slope from a waterfront beach or zero-depth entry, the beach
drag is a safe, easy way to remove someone who is unconscious or who cannot walk from the
water. Do not use this technique if you suspect an
injury to the head, neck or spine, unless the victim is not breathing
Review | Updated Quizzes with 100% Correct
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types of drowning victims - distressed, active, passive
distressed swimmer characteristics - -head above water, at the surface of the water
-able to call for help
-breathing
-able to wave for help
-horizontal, vertical or diagonal, depending on what they use to support themselves
-floating, sculling or treading water
entries - slide-in, stride jump, compact jump, run-and-swim
slide-in entry - safest in most conditions
useful in shallow water, crowded pools or when a victim with a head, neck, or spinal injury is
close to the side of the pool
stride jump entry - water is at least 5 ft deep and you are NO more than 3 ft above the
water, goal is to keep head out of the water and eyes on the victim at all times
compact jump entry - enter water from the deck or an elevated height. If it is an elevated
height (above 3 ft from the water) the water must be at least 5 ft deep.
run-and-swim entry - to enter the water from a gradual slope—zero-depth area, such as
a shoreline or wave pool
simple assist - can be used in shallow water and may be merely helping a person to
stand. The simple assist also may be used to rescue a victim who is submerged in shallow water
and is within reach.
reaching assist - to assist a distressed swimmer who is close to the side of the pool
active victim front rescue - for a drowning victim who is struggling and facing toward you
, active victim rear rescue - for a drowning victim who is struggling and facing away from
you
passive victim front rescue - for a drowning victim who is face-down at or near
the surface in a vertical-to-horizontal position;
seems unresponsive and is not suspected
of having a head, neck or spinal injury; and is
facing toward you
passive victim rear rescue - for a drowning victim who is face-down at or near the surface
in a vertical to horizontal position, seems unresponsive and is not suspect of having a head,
neck or spinal injury; and is facing away from you
passive victim at or near the surface in water less than or equal to 3 ft of water, face-up -
seems unresponsive; and is not suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury
passive victim at or near the surface in less than or equal to 3 ft of water, face-down -
seems unresponsive; and is not suspected of having a head, neck or spinal injury
passive submerged victim-shallow water - for a victim who is passive, submerged in
shallow water
submerged victim in deep water - for a victim who is submerged in deep water
removal from the water techniques - extrication using a backboard, quick removal for a
small victim, walking assist, beach drag
extrication using a backboard - work with an assisting rescuer at the pool edge or pier,
zero-depth entry or steps
quick removal for a small victim - to remove a small, passive victim from shallow water if
a backboard is not immediately available
walking assist - to help a conscious victim walk out of shallow water
beach drag - On a gradual slope from a waterfront beach or zero-depth entry, the beach
drag is a safe, easy way to remove someone who is unconscious or who cannot walk from the
water. Do not use this technique if you suspect an
injury to the head, neck or spine, unless the victim is not breathing
