Red Cross Lifeguarding Test study guide

1-6 ppm 24-44./* Victims with breathing difficulty Victims unable to tollerate the mask

6-15 ppm 35-55./* Victims with breathing difficulty Victims who are nonbreathing

10-15 lpm only consous people Up to 90./* Breathing victims only

15 lpm or higher 90./* or higher Breathing and nonbreathing victims

Signs and symptoms

Allergies

Medication

Pertinent past medical history

Last oral intake

Events leading up to the incident

R~ recognition; recognizing that a victim may need assistance I~intrusion; when a secondary task takes over your servalance duties Distraction~ Any major of minor distraction

R~ Rest; avoid general movement I~ Immobilize; stabilize the injured area C~cold apply ice E~ elevate; elevate the injury

~2 person pair ~both buddies are responsible for each other ~Buddy board is used to identify the buddy pairs and there ablity to swim ~The buddys board person must be notified if the buddty pair move from one area to another ~buddy check are at certian time and they check for all buddy pairs

+accidental fecal release +clear the pool +remove as mush as possible with a scoop or a net

~ when the victims entire body is cooled down because the victim can no longer keep itself warm ~signs and symptoms: shivering, numbness, glassy stare,apathy, weakness or impaired judgement, and loss of consciousness ~ move victim to a warmer place, remove any wet clothing and try to keep the victim at body temp. And summon EMS

~Range/Percent Value/Delivery Device -normal/95-100%/none -Mild hypoxia/91-94%/Nasal cannula or resuscitation mask -moderate hypoxia/86-90%/nonrebreather or BVM -severe hypoxia/<85%/ non rebreather mask or BVM LOOK IN THE BOOK FOR CHART

higher concentration of oxygen given Marked U.S.P and have a yellow diamond

Adult -at least 2 inches Child-about 2 inches Infant - about 1 and a half inches to 2 inches

-Early recognition and early access to the emergency medical services (EMS) -early CPR -Early defibrillation -Early and advanced medical care

~remove chest hair if possible The device can malfunction and if it does contact the manufacturer ~Replace batteries

Look at chart

~ monitoring activities in and near the water through patron ~preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors ~enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them ~recognizing and responding and effectively to all emergencies ~Administering first aid and CPR , including using am AED, and if trained administering emergency oxygen when needed. ~working as a team with out her lifeguards, facility staff, and management. ~testing the pool ~assisting patrons ~cleaning or performing maintenance ~completing records and reports ~Performing opening duties, closing duties,or facility safety checks and inspections

~Duty to act -When on the job you have legal responsibility to act in an emergency situation. Failure to do so will and can result in legal action ~Standard of care -Meet at least minimum standard of care. This standard is to communicate proper info and warnings to help prevent injury. Recognize someone's need for care. Attempt to rescue. Provide emergency care ~ Negligence- lifeguard fails to follow standard care or completely failed to act. Negligence includes: FAILING TO CONTROL OR STOP ANY BEHAVIORS THAT COULD RESULT IN FURTHER HARM OR INJURY. FAILING TO PROVIDE CARE. PROVIDING INAPPROPRIATE CARE. PROVIDING CARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OR LEVEL OF TRAINING. ~Abandonment- once care is initiated it must be continued until emergency medical services personal or someone with equal or greater training arrives and takes over. You can be legally responsible for abandoning a victim who needs care ~ Confidentiality - While making a rescue or providing care you may learn something about the injured or I'll person, the victim has the right of confidential ~Documentation- proper documentation ~ Consent- permission to treat ~ Refusal of care- wish must be honored you must still call 911

Your area of watch. KNOW ~ number of people ~types of activities ~Variety of activities ~ time of day ~ Environmental conditions, such as glare from the sun

Material safety Data sheet The information for the type of hazardous chemicals . MUT BE EASY TO FIND AND USE

Adult: single rescuer - 1 breath every 5 seconds (1 t,2t,3t,inhale, exhale) 2 rescuer - 1 ventilation every 5 sec.(1t,2t,3t,4t squeeze )

Single rescuer- 1 breath every 3 seconds (1t, inhale, exhale ) 2 rescuer - 1 ventilation every 3 seconds (1t,2t,squeeze)

Single rescuer- 1 breath every 3 seconds (1t,inhale, exhale) Double resuer- 1 ventilation every 3 seconds (1t, 2t squeeze)

F-figure out the problem I- Identify possible solution N- Name the possible pros and cons of each solution D- decide which solution is the best, than act on it

Intake 21% oxygen Exhale 16% (given to victim from ventalations)

Increased heart rate

Adult- 12-20 breathes per min Child- 15-30 breathes per min Infant- 25-50 breathes per min *ALWAYS KEEP AIRWAY OPEN*

Between lower lip and chin

Recovery position

At 200 PSI's

1) assess the scene 2)check for consciousness (if conscious ask for concent to treat) 3)put on gloves 4) if no response call 911 5) check for breathing and pulse for no more than 10 seconds 6) treat as necessary. (CPR, VENTILATIONS.. SO ON)

ADULT (1R) 30:2 (2R) 30:2 CHILD (1R)30:2. (2R) 15:2 INFANT (1R)30:2.(2R) 15:2

Any life threatening conditions

Any thing no life threatening