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51 Cards in this Set
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different wave types |
Dumper, shore break, surging, spilling |
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3 factors that determine wave size |
Distance - fetch How hard the wind blows - velocity Length of time - duration
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What are the 3 r's |
Relax, ride, raise |
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Best place for a flagged area |
No rips, few rocks
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If a lifeguard sees a person in danger, what would a lifeguard do |
Put their tube on then get in the water as fast as they can then put there fins on in the water and while doing all that keeping an eye on the patient and swimming out to the patient with almost constant eye contact |
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When on flag duty what is your primary role |
Keep watch on all swimmers and do a head count every five minutes
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Give five examples of a person in trouble |
Ladder climb, hair in face, facing the shore, hand up, struggling to keep head above water |
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3 types of rescue equipment |
Fins Rescue tube First aid kit |
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What is the stroke assessment acronym? |
Face Arms Speech Time |
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You have placed a dressing on a deep skin wound. Within a few minutes blood has completely soaked through and the dressing is now saturated. What should you now do? |
Remove dressing then apply firm, direct prolonged pressure till the bleeding stops then redress the wound |
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In CPR what is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations for an adult and a child and a infant |
30 to 2 no matter who |
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What is the correct way to flush an eye |
Run their eye under a tap, shower or hose for 20 minutes including under the eyelids |
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What are 2 signs or symptoms of a spinal injury |
Unable to move their head and numbness or weekness in their arms, legs or torso |
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You are standing on the beach patrolling when a 10 year old girl approaches you. She is gasping for air, not able to speak and holding her throat. What should you do as a lifeguard ? |
Perform back blows and chest thrusts until the object or food comes out of their throat |
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What are 2 symptoms of heatstroke |
Patient can feel hot and dry and confused |
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What is DRSABCD |
Danger Response Send for help Airway Breathing CPR Defibrillator |
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When should you stop CPR |
The patient recovers A person with a higher level of training takes over You are too exhausted to continue The scene becomes unsafe |
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Signs and symptoms of shock |
The patient feels sick, sweaty, faint or light headed, is confused or unconscious
Pale, cool or clammy skin, rapid heart rate, week pulse, and low blood pressure |
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What is RICED |
Rest Ice Compression Elevation Diagnosis |
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Signs and symptoms of serious head injuries |
Loss of consciousness Headache Confusion and disorientation Slurred speech Unsteadiness Blurry vision Nausea or vomiting |
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What is SAFER |
Spot Assess Fix Evaluate Record |
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If you were rescuing 2 patients with one tube, when you arrived what is the first thing you would do to support both patients |
Asses the best order in which to assist the patients. Let other surf lifeguards know you need help by giving the ASSISTANCE REQUIRED signal while approaching. The first patient should be secured with the rescue tube. Then assist any other patients where they can lock their arms inside the rescue tube to keep themselves afloat
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Anaphylaxis signs and symptoms |
Tongue swelling, face swelling, thought tightness Trouble breathing, wheeze Lightheadedness, dizziness, loss of consciousness Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Widespread rash/hives |
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What should you do if someone has a major burn |
Call an ambulance for any burns that are
Involving the airway, face, eyes, hands, feet or groin
Caused by chemicals, or electricity
Deeper than sunburn, or where the skin is white, grey, black/charred or where skin is peeling of in sheets To treat a burn you should Stop the source of the burning Cool the burn under running water for 20 minutes Cover the burn with plastic wrap loosely to stop infection
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Hypothermia signs and symptoms |
Feeling cold and shivering Blue-tinged fingertips and lips Followed by weakness, incoordination Confusion Slow/weak pulse Loss of consciousness, and progressively in extreme cases death |
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Asthma signs and symptoms |
Wheeze trouble breathing Chest tightness Panicked and unable to speak or breath They may lose consciousness |
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SAMPLE |
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Events leading to the problem
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The difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion |
Heat stroke is when patent is confused disorientated unconscious seizure or other neurological dysfunction And heat exhaustion is generally caused by physical activities in a hot humid environment |
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Chain of survival |
Early recognition and call for help Early CPR Early defibrillation every minute matters Post resuscitation care |
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Minute scanning approach |
Posture Position Patton |
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Patton's of scanning |
Vertical Horizontal Grouping Connect the dots Headcount |
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5 different ways to scan effectively |
Fixed focus Wide focus Avoiding fatigue Moving focus Tracking |
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Patient identification |
Children Elderly Overweight Very thin Migrants Floatation users Intoxicated people Improperly dressed |
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Signals. ask perents for help |
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Non verbal communication |
Gesture and body language Touch Eye contact Facial expressions Gestures Hand signals |
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Incident procedures |
Position: where are you Problem: what's happened People: how many people gender and age Progress: what have you done so far |
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Radio do's |
Ensure the channels on Clear of radio signal obstructions Antenna pointed to the sky Speak carefully slowly and brief |
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Radio do not's |
Carry by antenna Press the ptt button when the channels in use Hold the radio like a mobile phone |
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Barriers to communication |
Background noise Appropriate language Listen to them make sure they understand Avoid conflict |
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Five skills to ensure effective communication |
Pay attention Observe Listen Summarize Respond |
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Types of rips |
Boundary rip permanent features can be there for years Channel rip deeper channels between sand bars days weeks and sometimes months Flash rip temporary 2-5 minutes |
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Wind affect on waves |
Offshore wind - smoother and cleaner waves dangerous for flotation users
Onshore wind - choppy and spilling waves harder to see rips |
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Preventive actions |
Moving flags Preventing swimmer from entering rips Removing Hazzard's like glass Moving board and ski riders out of the flags |
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Missing person lifeguard tasks |
As much information as possible about missing person Keep the informant with you at all times Alert PC |
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Types of reports |
PC report Incident report Patent report RWC operations log IRB operations log |
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Self preservation |
Hygiene for myself and the environment Sun protection slip slop slap wrap and slide Dehydration drink water regularly Hypothermia wear a wetsuit Alcohol and drugs |
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5 pieces of information for a missing persons search |
Gender Age What were they wearing Last known location What was the person doing. if they in the water did they see them go under |
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Thing that can affect scanning |
The number of users and activities The number of surf lifeguard and their location The layout of the beach The shape and size of the area Weather and surf conditions affecting visibility |
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8 steps in affective risk management |
Identify the activity Identify the people Identify the hazards Assess the risks Apply preventive actions Monitor Maintain Implement emergency response |
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4 things you should do when lifting heavy objects |
Face the direction Bend the knees
Balance with base of support Keep the load close to the body Brace you stomach muscles |
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Critical incident common stress reaction ? |
Tension Sleep disturbances Nausea Recurring memories Negative feelings Self-blame Interpersonal problems |
