Questions and Answers
What does the S in SAMPLE stand for?
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?
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After summoning EMS and obtaining consent from an injured patron, what is your next care step?
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What should you do if a patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency?
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When giving ventilations to a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask, you should give 1 ventilation about every ______.
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What life-threatening condition requires you to immediately summon EMS personnel when checking a responsive person?
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How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care?
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What are the symptoms of a stroke?
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What should you do if a drowning victim's chest does not rise after your first ventilation?
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How should you position your hands when giving chest compressions to an adult?
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As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a 7-year-old child, what cycles would you perform?
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What should you do when the swim team coach collapses and has no pulse?
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What should the other lifeguard do after you state 'Victim has no pulse. Begin CPR.'?
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During primary assessment, which of the following should you NOT check for?
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What should you do first if the victim vomits while you are giving ventilations?
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What should you do if you notice a medication patch on the victim's chest before using an AED?
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What is your next step when revealing severe life-threatening bleeding in an unresponsive adult victim?
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What is the appropriate action if an AED indicates that 'no shock is advised'?
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What should you do if a victim is having a seizure in the water?
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What is the first step you should take in caring for a victim?
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Study Notes
Lifeguard Certification Key Points
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SAMPLE Acronym: Stands for Signs and Symptoms, used to gather patient history.
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Shock Indicators: Restlessness and irritability are signs of shock in a bleeding patron.
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Asthma Emergency Response: For an asthmatic child without an inhaler, summon medical help and assist in a comfortable position.
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Primary Assessment Focus: Check for the victim's responsiveness first.
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Wound Care Protocol: After consenting and wearing gloves, apply a sterile dressing and bandage directly to a bleeding wound.
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Diabetic Emergencies: Provide glucose tablets to patrons experiencing a diabetic emergency.
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Ventilation Timing for Children: Administer one ventilation every 3 seconds for a 5-year-old child using a resuscitation mask.
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Chest Pain Alarm: Persistent chest pain is a critical life-threatening condition necessitating immediate EMS summons.
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Bloodborne Pathogen Precautions: Use disposable gloves and breathing barriers to minimize pathogen transmission risk.
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Stroke Symptoms: Symptoms like slurred speech, uneven arm strength, and facial drooping indicate a stroke.
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Drowning Victim Response: If the chest does not rise after the first ventilation, re-tilt the head and attempt ventilation again.
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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.
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CPR Cycles for Children: Perform cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 ventilations for a 7-year-old child.
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Immediate Actions for a Collapsed Victim: Begin CPR with cycles of 30 compressions and 2 ventilations if the victim has no pulse.
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Partner CPR Coordination: When a lifeguard confirms the absence of pulse and breath, the other lifeguard should begin chest compressions.
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Primary Assessment Exclusions: During a primary assessment, do not check for swelling.
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Vomiting Response: If a victim vomits while receiving ventilations, immediately turn them onto their side to clear the airway.
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AED Preparation: Remove any medication patches on the victim’s chest before using an AED.
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Severe Bleeding Procedure: For an unresponsive adult with life-threatening bleeding, prioritize controlling the bleeding.
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Post-AED Shock Message: If an AED indicates "no shock advised," perform CPR for about 2 minutes.
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Water Seizure Protocol: Support the head of a seizure victim above water until the seizure subsides.
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