| Characteristics of a Lifeguard | Physiology | Jumps and Saves | Sudden Illness | Random |
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Exercise, eat/hydrate, rest, and UV protection
What is one way to stay healthy and fit as a lifeguard?
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Left side
What side of the body is the heart on?
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Stride Jump
What jump should be used when the water is at least five feet deep?
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Lowers victims blood sugar levels
What does insulin do?
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Top of the hour
What time does adult swim start?
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Emergency Action Plan
What does EAP stand for?
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Heart, Arteries, and Veins
What are the three main parts of the circulatory system?
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When a head, neck, or spinal injury may be suspected
In what situation is it important to use a slide-in entry?
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Keep the airway open and prevent the victim from choking on their puke or fluids
Why do we use the recovery position?
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First Aid Kit, Fanny Pack (with CPR mask), and phone
What are the three things we keep on the lifeguard chair?
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Rescue Tube, Whistle, CPR Mask, First Aid Supplies, Lifeguard Tank Top, Sunscreen
What are three items a lifeguard must always have on them? (There are more than three possible answers)
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Wrist, Neck, Arm
What are the three places you can find a pulse?
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Feet First Surface Dive
What type of dive do we use for a submerged victim?
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sudden illness, extreme heat, injury to the head, or epilepsy
What is one thing that can cause a seizure? (There are four)
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Hanging on a tac on the lifeguard desk
After opening, where do we keep the key to the pool?
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Negligence
A lifeguard is talking to a friend while on duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What is this called?
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Cardiac Arrest
What is it called when the heart stops or beats too irregularly to circulate blood?
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Let go and leave it to drag behind
When swimming long distances, what do we do with the rescue tube?
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FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What is the acronym we use for a stroke? AND what do the letters stand for?
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2-6
When does "B shift" start and end?
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Be empathetic, be real, be engaged, and be direct
What are the four categories to remember when dealing with patrons?
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To supply oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body through blood flow
Why do the respiratory and circulatory system work together?
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Activate EAP (including backboard and calling 911), jump-in (type depends on depth), right hand to right arm and pull victim up and over rescue tube.
Describe the steps to a passive victim front rescue
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Heat Cramps -> Heat exhaustion -> Heat stroke
What is the order of heat related illnesses?
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pH and Chlorine
What are the two chemical levels we measure with the "pool kit"?
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