Lifeguarding Written Certification Exam

Responsibilities of a lifeguard - Answer- -preventing injuries -enforce facility rules -recognize/respond to all emergencies -inform other lifeguards/management when more help is needed FIND model - Answer- -Figure out the problem -Identify possible solution -Name pros and cons of each situation -Decide which solution is best Opening/Closing inspections - Answer- Inspect your place Surveillance + RID - Answer- Recognition=failure to recognize drowning response Intrusion=intrusion of lifeguards primary duty Distraction= distraction from surveillance duties Describe rescues - Answer- reaching assist, active victim rear rescue, passive victim rear rescue, and spinal injury management Signs, Symptoms, Treatment of shock - Answer- Symptoms: restlessness and irritability, pale/moist skin, excessive thirst, nausea/vomiting, altered consciousness Treatment: monitor ABCs, control bleeding, control temperature, have victim lie down Heat+cold related injuries--symptoms & treatment - Answer- Heat: weakness/exhaustion get to cool shady place and give sips of water Cold: shivering, loss of consciousness move to warm place, monitor ABC's and give rescue breaths if needed Active, passive and distressed victim behaviors - Answer- active=vertical, struggles to breathe, cant call help passive=not breathing, no body motion distressed=can call for help Initial + Secondary assessment - Answer- Initial=consciousness, pulse, signs of life, bleeding Secondary= SAMPLE, then First Aid How to control bleeding, sling and binder - Answer- Gauze pads & pressure, body parts as splints, blankets as support for ankle and legs SAMPLE acronym - Answer- Signs and Symptoms Allergies