StarGuard Elite LifeGuard Module 3 - Response and Rescue Exam |Q’s and A’s

StarGuard Elite LifeGuard Module 3 -
Response and Rescue Exam |Q’s and A’s
What are some helpful phrases to help you decide to act. - -"When in doubt,
check it out!" and "If you don't know, go!"

- What is a EAP - -EAP stands for Emergency Action Plans which is a written
document detailing who does what, and when, in the event of an emergency.

- An effective EAP should be all of the following.... - -- Posted in a visible
area for quick reference
- Simple and easy to follow
- Practiced using realistic and appropriate scenarios
- Designed to include everyone who will respond
- Developed for various types of emergencies relevant to your situation such
as drowning, injury, severe weather, active shooter, missing child, chemical
release, or fire

- Some of the duties to be defined in an EAP for your facility may include the
following: - -- Methods to contact, provide access, and assist EMS
- Request and implement equipment and help
- Maintain a safe environment through surveillance, neutralizing unsafe
conditions, and/or evacuating guests
- Attending to the person and providing care
- Communicating with supervision, guests, media, etc.
- Securing evidence, guests belongings, etc.
- Documenting the incident

- How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a responsive person rescue?
- -one long whistle blast

- How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a unresponsive person
rescue? - -two long whistle blast

- How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that you need help? - -Raised fist

- How do you get a fellow lifeguards attention? - -two short whistle blasts

- How do you get a fellow lifeguards to cover your zone? - -two short whistle
blasts AND tapping the top of your head

- How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that everything is ok and to resume
activity? - -Thumbs-up

, - What should every lifeguard have on them? - -Communication device - one
whistle for each lifeguard (other communication devices may be used in
addition to the whistle)
Rescue tube - one for each lifeguard on station in water depth greater than 2
feet (.6m)
PPE - CPR mask and disposable gloves, typically carried in a hip pack

- What should be in your response bag? - -- PPE (N95 face mask, disposable
gloves, face shield, gown)
- Bag-valve mask (BVM)
- CPR mask
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (if available)
-AED prep kit - towel, scissors, razor (if AED present)
-Emergency oxygen system (if available)
-Manual suction device (if available)
-Biohazard cleanup kit
- Bleeding control supplies

- When the EAP is activated, rescue team members should be prepared to
provide the following assistance: - -- Cover the zone of the lifeguard making
the rescue, or clear the zone
- Enter the water and assist with the rescue if the rescuing lifeguard signals
for help
- Bring rescue equipment to the pool edge or other designated take-out point
- Call EMS if necessary
- Provide crowd management. Help remove the person from the water
- Assist with follow-up emergency care or basic life support after the person
has been removed from the water

- True or false: If you are unsure that a real emergency exists, do not call
EMS - -FALSE, Never be afraid to call EMS just because you are unsure that a
real emergency exists

- What are the 4 universal questions most dispatchers will ask when calling
EMS. - -- What is the nature of the emergency?
- What is the person's approximate age?
- Is the person responsive?
- Is the person breathing?

- TRUE OR FALSE : When taking control of a crowd in the event of a
emergency, use as much detail AS POSSIBLE - -FALSE, Provide information
that is accurate but simple - skip unnecessary detail or explanation.
Additional details or assistance can be provided by staff as people leave or
seek shelter.