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Lifeguard Exam 100% Pass AssuarancePrimary Responsiblity of a Lifeguard - ANSWER prevent drowning and other injuries
What does FIND stand for - ANSWER Figure out the problem
Identify possible solutions
name the pros and cons for each solution
Decide which solution is best, then act on it
About how many Legal Considerations are there? - ANSWER 8
What does EAP stand for - ANSWER Emergency Acting Plan
Slide-in Entry - ANSWER Used in shallow water
Crowded pools
When a victim is suspected to have a head, neck or spinal injury
Stride Jump - ANSWER Use the stride jump only if they water is at least 5 feet deep
and you are no more than 3 feet above the water
Compact Jump (Where and How Deep) - ANSWER Use to enter water from the deck
or when you are more than 3 feet above the water such as on a lifeguard stand) and
water must be at least 5 feet deep.
Run and Swim entry - ANSWER To enter the water from a wave pool or shoreline
Active victim front rescue - ANSWER for a drowning victim who is facing toward you
(you might have to turn around to get to closest wall or lane line)
Active victim rear rescue - ANSWER for a drowning victim facing away from you
Passive victim rear rescue - ANSWER for a drowning victim who is face-down at or
near the surface in a vertical to horizontal position, seems unconscious and is not
suspect of having a head, neck or spinal injury. Hold head
Submerged victim in shallow water - ANSWER for a victim who is passive, submerged
in shallow water and beyond reach
,Submerged victim in deep water - ANSWER for a victim who is submerged in deep
water
Safety Team - ANSWER after lifeguard team activates EAp, safety team backs you up
Rescue Tubes - ANSWER Worn at all times, 45 inches.
Resuscitation Masks - ANSWER Pocket Mask. creates a tight seal over the victim's
mouth and nose to allow you to breathe air into a victim without making mouth to mouth
contact
Gloves - ANSWER Put them on first. Disposable, protects employees that may be
exposed to blood or other body fluids.
Backboards - ANSWER used to remove victims from the water when they are unable
to exit the water on their own or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or
spine
BVM - ANSWER Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator
hand held device attached to a resuscitation mask that is used to ventilate a victim in
respiratory arrest or when performing CPR. It requries two rescuers: one to maintain a
tight seal fro the mask, one to squeeze the bag
AED - ANSWER Automated External Defibrillators
portable electronic device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and can deliver an electrical
shock, which helps the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm known as defibrillation
Underwater Hazards - ANSWER holes in the swimming area and sudden drop-offs
submerged objects, such as rocks, tree stumps
bottom conditions (sand, rock silt, weeds and mud)
slope of bottom and water depth
broken glass or other sharp objects
Changing Water Conditions - ANSWER water depth and currents, heavy rain fall, water
quality, debris or cloudiness
Vomit in pool water - ANSWER get the chunks out
respond the same way as you would to a formed stool incident
, Lightning and Thunderstorms - ANSWER clear everyone from water, don't let them
shower, wait 30 minutes after the last lightning sighting or sound of thunder before
resuming activity
Tornadoes - ANSWER clear the water and surrounding aresa, move everyone to the
location specified in the EAP, keep everyone away from windows, doors and outside
walls, have everyone lie flat in a ditch or on a low section of the ground if adequate
shelter is unavailable
High Wind - ANSWER clear pool if visibilty is impaired by waves
move all patrons indoors
secure all facility equipment that could be blown around and become dangerous
Fog - ANSWER if you can't see close
Common Rules - ANSWER swim only when lifeguard is on duty
no swimming with open or infected wounds
obey lifeguard instructions at all times
no running, pushing or rough play
no hyperventilating before swimming underwater or breath holding contests
no sitting or playing near or with drains or suction fittings
dive only in designated areas
no glass containers
no alchololic beverages or drug use allowed
Rules for Spas, Hot Tubs and Therapy pools - ANSWER use only when a lifeguard is
present
people with heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, seizures, epilepsy or
other medical conditions are cautioned against using a spa or hot tub
pregnant women and young children should seek their health care provider's approval
before usings spa or hot tub
no unsupervised use by children
no diving, jumping or rough play
remove swim caps before entering
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