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what should Lifeguards be aware of all times? - Answer-Drowning can happen at any
time
What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - Answer-scanning
the water
Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or Why Not? - Answer-no, guest
may begin drowning process/ pass out
what does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions? - Answer-treat all other
bodily fluids(except sweat) as infectious
what does RWI stand for? - Answer-recreational water illness
what should you know about other people's and body fluids? - Answer-Possibility of
being contaminate/ hazardous
what should you do if another people's blood and body fluids? - Answer-wash w/soap &
water; let supervisor/ manager know
How soul bleach solutions be prepared? - Answer-1 part bleach to 9 parts water
what is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming
pool water? - Answer-it is found in diarrhea > can last up to 11 days
what is the difference between loose and solid stool, and how do they affect a aquatic
environment differently? - Answer-loose stool spreads in the water faster
what is the difference between distress and drowning? - Answer-Distress: head above
water can breathe Drowning: mouth/nose covered can't breathe
what organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - Answer-
Brain-heart
what happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? - Answer-they swallow large
amounts of water
what is the correct description of drowning? - Answer-3 possible outcomes: non-fatal,
fatal, non-fatal w/brain damage
, what is the term you would use if the person experienced a drowning incident, but did
not die? - Answer-non-fatal drowning
how do you determine what is shallow water? - Answer-Height of
person(lifeguard/guest)
Describe the different areas you may find a drawing person in the water. - Answer-
surface, just below surface, at the bottom
why might an unresponsive person appear too be moving? - Answer-currents/ wave
action; glare from sun; splashing; etc.
why is it important to being rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as
quickly as possible? - Answer-oxygen must be. delivered to stop drowning process
the length of time a person is submerged is the most important prediction of survival,
why or why not? - Answer-yes, the longer w/o oxygen., the less likely they are to survive
how often should you watch your zone? - Answer-constantly w/o any obstructions/
interruptions (including rotation)
What is scanning? - Answer-searching the water in a systematic way
how can you tell a responsive person from an unresponsive person apart? - Answer-
Responsive > still moving (sings of life) unresponsive person > no movement
are lifeguards considered a part of the pre-hospital system? - Answer-Yes
After early recognition, what is the next critical link in the chain of survival for an
unresponsive drowning person? - Answer-Rapid extraction
What are the components of the STAAR aquatic rescue model? - Answer-scan, target,
asses, alert, rescue(if you don't know, go)
what Is the most important thing to do when calling 9-1-1? - Answer-Listen carefully to
the dispatcher
What is a good characteristic of a good EAP? - Answer-practice using realistic
scenarios
what is the objective of using a rescue tube? - Answer-Protective barrier between
you(lifeguard) & guest
What is the best water entry method, and why is it used? - Answer-compact jump
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