Water Safety, First Aid, CPR, and Sun Safety

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering water safety rules, drowning prevention, CPR and first aid procedures, sun and skin protection, pool emergency action plans, and pre-workout nutrition.

To enter water safely when the depth is not known to be safe for diving, always use __________ entry.

feet-first

Avoiding __________ near water is essential because it impairs body coordination and reaction time.

alcohol

Always swim with a __________, especially when swimming in open water.

buddy

Drowning is quick and often __________.

silent

Touch supervision requires an adult to be within __________ reach of young or non-swimmers.

arm's

Life jackets should be used in open water or for weak swimmers, especially in __________ or rivers.

boats

A key sign of drowning includes a __________ body position with little or no calling for help.

vertical

If a cut or laceration does not stop bleeding after __________ of firm direct pressure, seek medical help.

$$10\,\text{minutes}$$

When treating a head, neck, or spinal injury from a diving accident, do NOT __________ the person unless they are in danger.

move

First aid for muscle cramps includes helping the person out of the water, giving water to drink, and gently stretching and __________ the muscle.

massaging

When caring for hypothermia, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, and focus warming gradually on the chest and __________.

neck

When providing first aid for hypothermia, do NOT rub the skin or use very __________ water.

hot

If chemical irritation occurs in the eyes or skin from pool chemicals, rinse with clean water for at least __________.

$$15\,\text{minutes}$$

To care for Swimmer's Ear, gently dry the outer ear and do not insert __________ into the ear.

objects

Being in the sun too long without protection can cause the body to lose water, leading to __________.

dehydration

Showering before swimming reduces chlorine absorption, while showering after helps __________ it.

remove

When choosing sunscreen, look for a protection factor of SPF __________ or higher that protects against UVA and UVB.

$$30+$$

Sunscreen should be reapplied every __________, especially after swimming or sweating.

$$2\,\text{hours}$$

UPF-rated protective clothing stands for __________ Protection fabrics.

Ultraviolet

Swimmers dealing with eczema or sensitive skin should use thick moisturizers called __________.

emollients

CPR stands for __________ Resuscitation.

Cardiopulmonary

The target chest compression rate during CPR is __________ compressions per minute.

$$100\text{--}120$$

Standard CPR cycles consist of 30 compressions and __________ breaths.

$$2$$

The depth of chest compressions during CPR on an adult should be about __________ ($5\,\text{cm}$).

$$2\,\text{inches}$$

In a pool Emergency Action Plan, __________ short blast(s) of a whistle is used to gain the attention of a guest or lifeguard.

One

Two short blasts of a whistle signal that a lifeguard is initiating a __________.

rescue

Three short blasts of a whistle mean that a lifeguard needs immediate __________ during a rescue.

assistance

One long blast of a whistle orders everyone to clear the __________ immediately.

pool

Before training, the body needs pre-workout fuel consisting of carbohydrates and __________ to prevent early fatigue.

protein

Colorful fruits and vegetables packed with __________ help reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system.

antioxidants