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,What are the steps of Q-1-2?
Q: Question
1: First warning
2: Take a break (child or teen)
How should you give a warning in step 1 of Q-1-2?
- I saw...
- That is...
- Please...
What type of coverage do we use?
Zone coverage
What are the steps for rotation on an elevated guard stand?
- Replacement lifeguard stand scans as elevated lifeguard climbs down
- Once on the ground, the previous lifeguard should scan the area until the replacement lifeguard is
seated
- At this time, the lifeguard being replaced shares any special issues or concerns about patrons with
the incoming lifeguard
- The incoming lifeguard scans the bottom, middle, and surface of the pool in the specified zone,
determines that it is clear, and verbally states "clear"
- The outgoing lifeguard then reconfirms that the bottom, middle and surface of the zone are clear
and verbally states "clear"
- When both lifeguards are certain the area is clear, the rotation can continue
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,One short whistle blast is used to...?
Get swimmers' attention
Two short whistle blasts are used to...?
Get other lifeguards' attention
One long blast is used to...?
Initiate emergency procedures
High risk areas in pools include:
- Pool deck
- Ladders
- Lifeline
- Shallow water
- Deep water
- Slides
- Springboard diving are
- Zero-depth entry
What are some physical conditions that may affect swimmers?
- Panic
- Cramps
- Swimming after eating
- Breath-holding and hyperventilation
What emotional state cause drowning?What causes this emotional state?
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, Panic; sudden fear or when a person feels they are faced with a suddenly life-threatening emergency
How do you relieve a cramp?
- Stretch cramped muscle slow and steady
- Hold stretch as long as it is comfortable
- Continue to stretch muscle as long as pain is evident
How should you move your head when scanning
Swivel head from side to side and make a pronounced downward sweep, moving head and eyes to
look directly at each area. Stop eyes every 10 to 15 degrees.
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 20-year old victim. How many compressions/breathes?
30 compressions & 2 breaths
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on an 8-year old victim. How many compressions/breathes?
30 compressions & 2 breaths
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 2-year old victim. How many compressions/breathes?
30 compressions & 2 breaths
In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #1 (lifeguard who identifies the victim, activates the EAP, and
begins the rescue)?
- Activates the EAP
- Determines appropriate action to reach victim (nonswimming or swimming)
- Rescues victim (and, if necessary, begins rescue breathing)
- Removes victim from water
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1
,What are the steps of Q-1-2?
Q: Question
1: First warning
2: Take a break (child or teen)
How should you give a warning in step 1 of Q-1-2?
- I saw...
- That is...
- Please...
What type of coverage do we use?
Zone coverage
What are the steps for rotation on an elevated guard stand?
- Replacement lifeguard stand scans as elevated lifeguard climbs down
- Once on the ground, the previous lifeguard should scan the area until the replacement lifeguard is
seated
- At this time, the lifeguard being replaced shares any special issues or concerns about patrons with
the incoming lifeguard
- The incoming lifeguard scans the bottom, middle, and surface of the pool in the specified zone,
determines that it is clear, and verbally states "clear"
- The outgoing lifeguard then reconfirms that the bottom, middle and surface of the zone are clear
and verbally states "clear"
- When both lifeguards are certain the area is clear, the rotation can continue
2
,One short whistle blast is used to...?
Get swimmers' attention
Two short whistle blasts are used to...?
Get other lifeguards' attention
One long blast is used to...?
Initiate emergency procedures
High risk areas in pools include:
- Pool deck
- Ladders
- Lifeline
- Shallow water
- Deep water
- Slides
- Springboard diving are
- Zero-depth entry
What are some physical conditions that may affect swimmers?
- Panic
- Cramps
- Swimming after eating
- Breath-holding and hyperventilation
What emotional state cause drowning?What causes this emotional state?
3
, Panic; sudden fear or when a person feels they are faced with a suddenly life-threatening emergency
How do you relieve a cramp?
- Stretch cramped muscle slow and steady
- Hold stretch as long as it is comfortable
- Continue to stretch muscle as long as pain is evident
How should you move your head when scanning
Swivel head from side to side and make a pronounced downward sweep, moving head and eyes to
look directly at each area. Stop eyes every 10 to 15 degrees.
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 20-year old victim. How many compressions/breathes?
30 compressions & 2 breaths
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on an 8-year old victim. How many compressions/breathes?
30 compressions & 2 breaths
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 2-year old victim. How many compressions/breathes?
30 compressions & 2 breaths
In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #1 (lifeguard who identifies the victim, activates the EAP, and
begins the rescue)?
- Activates the EAP
- Determines appropriate action to reach victim (nonswimming or swimming)
- Rescues victim (and, if necessary, begins rescue breathing)
- Removes victim from water
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