Lifeguard Training Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the S in SAMPLE stand for?

Sores

Severe pain

Surgery

Signs and Symptoms (correct)

Why do you think the patron with a cut leg is in shock?

Become restless and irritable.

What care should you provide to a child with a history of asthma who is wheezing?

Summon more advanced medical personnel and place the victim into a position that helps breathing.

During a primary assessment, which of the following should you check first?

Responsiveness Signup and view all the answers

After summoning EMS and obtaining consent from an injured patron, what is your next care step?

Press firmly against the wound with a sterile dressing and bandage. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency?

Give them glucose tablets. Signup and view all the answers

When giving ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask, you should give 1 ventilation about every ______.

3 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What life-threatening condition requires you to immediately summon EMS personnel when checking a responsive person?

Persistent chest pain. Signup and view all the answers

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care?

Use protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of a stroke?

Slurred speech, inability to lift one arm equally, and inability to smile with both sides of the face. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a drowning victim's chest does not rise after your first ventilation?

Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation. Signup and view all the answers

How should you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an adult?

Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Signup and view all the answers

As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a 7-year-old child, what cycles would you perform?

30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the swim team coach collapses and has no pulse?

Immediately begin CPR using cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations. Signup and view all the answers

What should the other lifeguard do after you state 'Victim has no pulse. Begin CPR.'?

Begin chest compressions. Signup and view all the answers

During primary assessment, which of the following should you NOT check for?

Swelling Signup and view all the answers

What should you do first if the victim vomits while you are giving ventilations?

Turn the victim onto their side and clear the airway of the vomit immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you notice a medication patch on the victim's chest before using an AED?

Remove the patch with a gloved hand. Signup and view all the answers

What is your next step when revealing severe life-threatening bleeding in an unresponsive adult victim?

Control the bleeding with any available resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action if an AED indicates that 'no shock is advised'?

Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a victim is having a seizure in the water?

Support the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step you should take in caring for a victim?

Assess the situation for safety and assess the victim's responsiveness. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lifeguard Certification Key Points

SAMPLE Acronym: Stands for Signs and Symptoms, used to gather patient history.
Shock Indicators: Restlessness and irritability are signs of shock in a bleeding patron.
Asthma Emergency Response: For an asthmatic child without an inhaler, summon medical help and assist in a comfortable position.
Primary Assessment Focus: Check for the victim's responsiveness first.
Wound Care Protocol: After consenting and wearing gloves, apply a sterile dressing and bandage directly to a bleeding wound.
Diabetic Emergencies: Provide glucose tablets to patrons experiencing a diabetic emergency.
Ventilation Timing for Children: Administer one ventilation every 3 seconds for a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask.
Chest Pain Alarm: Persistent chest pain is a critical life-threatening condition necessitating immediate EMS summons.
Bloodborne Pathogen Precautions: Use disposable gloves and breathing barriers to minimize pathogen transmission risk.
Stroke Symptoms: Symptoms like slurred speech, uneven arm strength, and facial drooping indicate a stroke.
Drowning Victim Response: If the chest does not rise after the first ventilation, re-tilt the head and attempt ventilation again.
Chest Compression Technique: Place the heel of one hand at the center of the chest, with the other hand on top when performing compressions on an adult.
CPR Cycles for Children: Perform cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 ventilations for a 7-year-old child.
Immediate Actions for a Collapsed Victim: Begin CPR with cycles of 30 compressions and 2 ventilations if the victim has no pulse.
Partner CPR Coordination: When a lifeguard confirms the absence of pulse and breath, the other lifeguard should begin chest compressions.
Primary Assessment Exclusions: During a primary assessment, do not check for swelling.
Vomiting Response: If a victim vomits while receiving ventilations, immediately turn them onto their side to clear the airway.
AED Preparation: Remove any medication patches on the victim’s chest before using an AED.
Severe Bleeding Procedure: For an unresponsive adult with life-threatening bleeding, prioritize controlling the bleeding.
Post-AED Shock Message: If an AED indicates "no shock advised," perform CPR for about 2 minutes.
Water Seizure Protocol: Support the head of a seizure victim above water until the seizure subsides.

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Test your knowledge of lifeguard protocols with these flashcards covering essential terms and scenarios. Learn important acronyms and responses to medical emergencies. Perfect for aspiring and current lifeguards preparing for certification.