ILTP Lifeguard Skills Preparation

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What is the primary purpose of the Skill Competency Workbook?

To provide a list of safety regulations

To offer advanced training techniques for lifeguards

To evaluate each lifeguard candidate's skill competencies (correct)

To summarize the history of lifeguarding

How many objectives are listed in the Skill Competency Workbook?

24 (correct)

At what page is Objective 12 found in the workbook?

10 (correct)

What resources are mentioned as complementary to the Skill Competency Workbook?

Other instructional materials for lifeguard training Signup and view all the answers

Who utilizes the Skill Competency Objectives in the workbook?

ILTP® Instructors Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Skill Competency Workbook to assist lifeguard candidates?

Critical concept explanations Signup and view all the answers

What does ILTP® stand for?

International Lifeguard Training Program Signup and view all the answers

What page number begins the summary of concept and skill competency objectives?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to take when managing a total airway obstruction in a guest?

Assess the scene for safety. Signup and view all the answers

How should hands be positioned when delivering the Heimlich maneuver?

In an upward/inward thrust position. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if an infant is coughing while choking?

Allow the infant to cough to continue air exchange. Signup and view all the answers

If a guest becomes unresponsive during a choking incident, what is the next step after supporting their weight?

Perform chest compressions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for delivering chest thrusts to an infant?

Deliver 5 firm chest thrusts in the same location as CPR. Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be taken after delivering 5 back blows to a choking infant?

Check for response and deliver 5 chest thrusts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step to perform if an infant becomes unresponsive during choking?

Set the infant on a firm, flat surface. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before attempting to remove an obstruction from an infant's mouth?

Check for any visible obstructions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action that should be taken in CPR?

Begin with 30 chest compressions Signup and view all the answers

Which item requires assembly and functional confirmation before use from the trauma bag?

Manual suction device Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked for when providing initial care to an unresponsive in-water guest?

Spontaneous breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct oxygen regulator setting to deliver oxygen when using a resuscitation mask?

15 lpm Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is it necessary to perform a quick check for spontaneous breathing?

Unresponsive in-water guest upon extrication Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically included with a Bag Valve Mask?

Airway adjunct Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken after assessing signs and communicating the situation with team members?

Initiate care based on findings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility when demonstrating skills as the first responder?

Administer high doses of medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of life jackets at an aquatic facility?

To help guests float without effort Signup and view all the answers

What does the 10/20 Protection™ standard emphasize for lifeguards?

Lifeguards should make contact with a guest in distress within 30 seconds Signup and view all the answers

When should guests typically be cleared from the water?

When they exhibit signs of distress or emergency situations arise Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate for compressions during CPR?

100-120 compressions per minute Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a Zone of Protection® area?

A specific section of the pool monitored by a lifeguard Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an AED indicates 'Shock advised'?

Confirm all are clear and press the indicated shock button Signup and view all the answers

What should a lifeguard do if they notice objects on the pool bottom that are abnormal?

Immediately investigate and assess the situation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common distraction to vigilance for lifeguards?

Unexpected noise outside the facility Signup and view all the answers

How should ventilations be delivered during CPR?

Up to 1 second, stopping when the chest rises Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when a guest is unresponsive and vomiting during BLS care?

Roll the guest onto their side Signup and view all the answers

How can lifeguards demonstrate effective scanning techniques?

By employing systematic scanning patterns Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the drowning process that guests need to survive?

Guests require immediate assistance for breath control Signup and view all the answers

What adjustment should be made during AED application when water is present on the chest?

Dry the chest thoroughly before applying pads Signup and view all the answers

How should a lifeguard proceed if there is excessive hair in the pad placement area during AED use?

Shave the area with a provided razor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is crucial after performing CPR for approximately two minutes with an AED?

Allow the AED to reanalyze the heart rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the AED indicates 'Shock not advised'?

Immediately begin CPR Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction

ILTP® Instructors use Skill Competency objectives to evaluate lifeguards' ability to perform critical skills
This workbook is given to lifeguard candidates before they begin the class
It helps candidates prepare for and contribute to their overall success

Summary of Concept and Skill Competency Objectives

Candidates will be able to perform critical concepts and skill competency objectives of the ILTP® Curriculum

Recognizing a Guest in Distress (“GiD”)

The Lifeguard Candidate can explain the 10/20 Protection™ standard and its impact on keeping guests safe
The lifeguard candidate can demonstrate in the pool: the signs, characteristics, and behaviors of a responsive guest in distress
The lifeguard candidate can identify the “normal” characteristics of the pool, including the features & water conditions, effects of glare/reflection/refraction, and the colors, color variations, contours, lines, stains of the pool/attraction
The lifeguard can identify objects on the pool bottom that are not normal

Maintain Safety Through Vigilance

The Lifeguard Candidate can demonstrate different scanning patterns and techniques used by lifeguards
The Lifeguard Candidate can describe common distractions to vigilance; how lifeguards avoid them and why
The Lifeguard Candidate can demonstrate the 10/20 Protection™ standard by recognition and recovery of a submerged manikin or silhouette in the training pool

CPR and AED Administration

The Lifeguard Candidate can retrieve and turn on the AED
The Lifeguard Candidate can perform CPR for approximately two minutes and then allow the AED to reanalyze
The Lifeguard Candidate can describe adjustments when confronted with a child or an infant, water present on the chest, excessive hair in pad placement locations, jewelry or piercings, medication patch, internal defibrillator, or pregnancy

Management of Airway Complications during BLS Care

The Lifeguard Candidate can demonstrate how to respond if an unresponsive guest vomits during BLS care
The Lifeguard Candidate can determine when the obstruction is total then take steps to relieve obstruction
The Lifeguard Candidate can manage the scene safely
The Lifeguard Candidate can position hands correctly and deliver upward/inward thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Managing Foreign Body Airway Obstructions (Responsive Infants)

The Lifeguard Candidate can assess the scene and determine through signs and symptoms that an infant may be choking
The Lifeguard Candidate can allow the infant to cough if it is attempting to do so
The Lifeguard Candidate can determine when the obstruction is total, then take steps to relieve the obstruction
The Lifeguard Candidate can repeat these steps until the infant’s airway is relieved or becomes unresponsive

Readying the Trauma Bag and Preparing Oxygen Delivery Equipment

The Lifeguard Candidate can locate in the trauma bag: the supplemental oxygen tank with regulator, bag valve masks, spare HEPA filters or B/V filters, resuscitation mask with available filter, and manual suction device
The Lifeguard Candidate can demonstrate proper device attachment and set oxygen regulator to 15 lpm to deliver O2

Providing BLS Care as an active member of a response team

The Lifeguard Candidate/Response Team can demonstrate application of skills as the first responder to arrive at the scene
The Lifeguard Candidate/Response Team can perform all assessments, communication, and initiate care based on signs found
The Lifeguard Candidate/Response Team can communicate the situation effectively with responding team members as they arrive

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Description

This quiz is designed for lifeguard candidates to evaluate their understanding of the ILTP® Curriculum, focusing on critical concepts and skill competencies. Candidates will learn to recognize guests in distress and demonstrate their knowledge of pool safety standards. Prepare for success in your lifeguard training!