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Name: Score:77 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 77
how should you communicate with a person with a disability?
avoid eye contact, use complex language, talk down to them
1st person language, normal tone, talk how you would want to be talked to, no assumptions
use sign language, speak loudly, make assumptions about their needs
use third person language, shout, assume their preferences
Term 2 of 77
what is a zero-depth entry?
a pool with a beach-like shore
100-120 bpm
they swallow a lot of water
relative to a person's height
Term 3 of 77
what are the characteristics of performing high quality chest compressions?
shoulders behind hands 45° angle, elbows unlocked, palm of hand, goes 1" deep
knees over hands 90° angle, elbows bent, fingertips, goes 4" deep
hips over hands 120° angle, arms relaxed, knuckles, goes 3" deep
shoulders over hands 90° angle, elbows locked, heel of hand, goes 2" deep
,Term 4 of 77
what does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions?
Following standard precautions only when infections are confirmed.
Using protective gear selectively based on the severity of the infection.
Set of protective practices used whether or not an infection is suspected, you always act
like it is.
Ignoring safety measures when infections are not visible.
Term 5 of 77
what is a good characteristic of a good EAP?
the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.
the water current and movement of other people
practiced and followed regularly
lots of movement, large area, crowded conditions, wave action
Term 6 of 77
what are the benefits of the leg wrap rescue?
intoxication, head,back or neck pain, faint, distracting injury, altered mental status,
numbness & weakness.
collision w/ slide or other people, high speed collision against slide, rider tube flipping,
slipping when entering or exiting
no body-to-body contact, easily escape by pushing person away, don't have to submerge
body as deep. Hands free- helps maintain control, & contact with rescue tube.
distress is struggling to stay above water, they're still breathing.
drowning is when they're fully submerged-cannot breathe.
, Term 7 of 77
what are the most common sources of waterslide injury?
collision w/ slide or other people, high speed collision against slide, rider tube flipping,
slipping when entering or exiting
singing in the park, dancing on the slides, painting on the walls, playing games
sunburn from prolonged exposure, dehydration, insect bites, muscle cramps
getting lost in the park, bird watching, souvenir shopping, taking photos
Term 8 of 77
when giving compressions, how should you position your hands, arms, and shoulders?
when its a service animal: accompanying a person with disability
They have a presence of blood born pathogens which are disease causing microorganisms
responsive: talk, respond, etc. unresponsive: not moving, breathing, or talking.
hands interlaces on chest: mid nipple line. arms straight, shoulders above body
Term 9 of 77
when available, why is it beneficial to administer emergency oxygen to a person who is
unresponsive due to drowning?
decreases the oxygen flow to the lungs; they have an excess of oxygen
increases how much oxygen is getting into the lungs; they have a lack of oxygen
reduces the oxygen intake in the lungs; they have a surplus of oxygen
maintains the normal oxygen levels in the lungs
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