Starguard Study Guide Latest Update Rated A

Starguard Study Guide Latest Update Rated A The 3 RID Factors Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction 5 components of the Risk Management Model Prevention, Surveillance, Response and rescue, Emergency care, Workplace expectations RWI Recreational, Water, Illness "Observe Universal Precautions" This means that a lifeguard should act as if a victim's blood or bodily fluid is infectious, whether it really id or not. What should an emergency action plan (EAP) entail? be specific, describe who does what when, be clear and concise, have different plans for different emergencies Whats the difference between distressed and drowning swimmers? DISTRESSED- nose and mouth AREN'T covered CAN breathe DROWN- nose and mouth COVERED with water CAN'T breathe When scanning where do you look first? BOTTOM of the pool-most important risk area What is a zone? 3D area of water which you are responsible for scanning/ includes surface, bottom, in between Appropriate size zone can scan the zone in 10sec. swim to farthest part in zone in 20 sec. What is Duty to Act? Lifeguard on duty is obligated to provide emergency care. STAAR Scan, Target, Assess, Alert, Rescue benefit of the leg-wrap rescue? No upper body to upper body contact with victim. What is the best way to get a struggling swimmer to release you id they have grabbed your head or neck? go under water, take the swimmer with you. First thing to do if a swimmer is having a seizure? 1st thing to begin rescue, hold their head above water so they can breathe Stabilize a person floating face-up on surface of water? Vise-Grip Suspected Spinal Injury? Make Sure to minimize movement to HEAD NECK SPINE For backboard, whats the first thing you do? apply CHEST strap , then rest of body You rescue an unresponsive, drowning victim whats the first objective? Begin rescue breathing as soon as possible breath-1sec-2sec-3sec-#-breath two breaths every 4-5 sec MSDS material safety data sheet (guidelines and precautions for chemicals and hazardous materials) What is Agonal breathing? gasping or snoring noises/ DO NOT stop rescue breathing until Gid is breathing and responsive goal of In-Service? learn how to better apply and use site-specific surveillance. equipment, and the EAP When might an aminal be allowed @ pool? if to assist a person with a medical condition or disability what do you do before guarding a swim meet triathalon,etc.? complete an event orientation and a EAP when scan for further assessment who do you target? Patrons UNDERWATER What is the most important predictor of survival? how long the victim was submerged Communicate with a large crowd? 1-get their attention 2- give instructions in short phrases (loud and clear) Victims chest does not rise with first rescue breath. What do you do? reposition airway (RE-JUT) ,give 2nd breath The unresponsive victim is breathing normally anf quickly. What do you do? Inspect face and chest When do two guards doing CPR switch? every two min. What will most likely contribute to drowning? breath-holding, bad adult supervision. Injured person is pale, shivering, and wants a drink. What do you do? no drink, cover with a blanket to maintain body temp. CPR compression rate? 100 comps a min. (hard and fast comps) First thing to do with a choking victim? Encourage to Cough AED delivered shock, now what?? continue CPR and follow instructions by AED Primary assessment indicated no life-threatening problems conduct a SECOND Assesment Vigilance be watchful,attentive, alert, aware Why are policies important? to control dangerous patron behavior When are head-first dives allowed? allowed in deep water, or under supervision When can blocks be used? under direct supervision of instructor or coach in teaching Required features of emergency oxygen system indicator gauge, mask for oxygen, portable cylinder capable of delivering 15 min of oxygen what does the regulator do? controls rate of flow of oxygen out of cylinder Emergency oxygen? compressed gas and must be sotred away heat/explosives Hypoxia deficiency in amt. of oxygen reaching body BVMCPR mask must have an inlet port connected to emergency oxygen system. Oxygen valve open slightly before attaching regulator to expell foreign matter in outlet port Medical oxygen vs emergency oxygen Med oxygen needs a prescription indicator gauge shows what? how much oxygen left