Lifeguarding Quiz Review

A technique used to minimize victims head and neck is the Head splint?

true

Gloves, resuscitation mask, rescue tube are must have pieces of lifeguard equipment

True

To remove a victim with a head, neck or back injury first secure the victim on a backboard.

tRue

The head-splint technique can be used in shallow water, greater than 3 feet .

trUe

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _______ safety and to protect _________

patron, lives

A legal responsibility to respond to an emergency while on the job is called

Duty to Act

The failure to continue care once it has been initiated is called

abandonment 

Before opening the facility, during daily operations and at closing, you do these

safety & bottom check

RID stands for Recognition ____________ and Distraction - What does the "I" stand for?

intrusion

If someone does not give consent, what do you do?

call 911

What is the most important step to take in an emergency situation?

Call  911

How long do you check for signs of life?

10 Seconds

How long should one rescue breath be?

1 second

How many cycles of CPR should be performed in 2 minutes on an adult?

5

What is one cycle of compressions and breaths in CPR for an adult?

30 to 2

What is the first step in caring for a bleeding wound?

apply pressure

What does FAST stand for?

face, arm, speech, and time.

Adult CPR compression ratio with 2 rescuers 

30 : 2

Infant and Child CPR compression ratio 2 rescuers

15 to 2

Where do the AED pads go

upper right, lower left

What is one of Joey's favorite words

literally

How old is Mr. Topolski

just right

What are the ABC's

Airway Breathing Circulation

what to do if AED is nearby First

turn on

What does an effective chest compression do?

break ribs

What does the A in SAMPLE stand for?

Allergies

Which is not a rescue or assist in lifeguarding?

Active Assist