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What is the acronym for a stroke and what does it stand for?

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FAST
FACE- does it droop?
ARMS- can they be lifted?
SPEECH- can they talk/ understand?
TIME- to call 999
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What is the acronym for a sprain/strain?

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RICE
REST the injury
ICE the site
COMFORTABLE position
ELEVATE the limb
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What is the acronym for a primary survey?

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DRABC
DANGER
RESPONSE
AIRWAYS
BREATHING
CIRCULATION
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What are the priorities of first aid?

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PAPP
PRESERVATION of life
ALLEVIATION of suffering
PREVENT worsening of situation 
PROMOTE recovery
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What are the stages of the chain of survival?

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  • early recognition
  • early cpr
  • early defibrillation
  • post resuscitation care
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What is Hythe definition of hypothermia?

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When the core body temperature falls below 35’C

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What are the causes of hypothermia?

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  • exhaustion
  • intoxication( of drugs or alcohol)
  • cold weather
  • long time in cold water
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What are the signs of hypothermia?

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Shivering 
Blue lips
Pale cold skin
Stiff muscles
Slurred speech
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What are the symptoms of hypothermia?

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Cold
Tired
Slow pulse

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How would you treat hypothermia?

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  • call 999
  • slowly move to warmer place
  • remove wet clothing
  • comfortable position
  • slowly make warmer to prevent shock
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What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

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Nausea 
Loss of appetite
Headaches
Dizziness and confusion
Muscle cramp
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What are the signs of heat exhaustion?

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Sweating

Pale clammy skin

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What is the treatment for heat exhaustion?

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  • move to cool place
  • sip tea water milk or isotonic drink
  • lie down and raise legs
  • cool skin
  • becoming unconscious call 999
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What are the signs of a seizure?

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  • suddenly collapse and stiffen
  • blue lips
  • jerking movements
  • eyes roll back
  • loud breathing
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Treatment for seizure in water.

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  • Support to shallow water
  • don’t let head go under water or hit anything
  • once ended remove from pool (spinal lift)
  • call 999
  • fall into deep sleep so recovery position and monitor breathing
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Treatment out of water.

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  • remove objects that could hurt casualty
  • protect head and loosen clothing
  • note time and duration
  • recovery position
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What is hyperglycaemia?

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Too much sugar in blood Stream

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What are the signs of hyperglycaemia?

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  • rapid pulse

- sweet fruity breath

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What are the symptoms of hyperglycaemia?

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Excessive thirst
Increased need to urinate
Drowsiness
Usually develops gradually so noticed by casualty

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What is the treatments for hyperglycaemia?

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999

Give sugary food / insulin

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What is hypoglycaemia?

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When there isn’t enough sugar in the body.

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What are the symptoms of hypoglycaemia?

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Feel faint
Tremble
Confusion
Aggressive

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What are the signs of hypoglycaemia?

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Pale and sweaty
Shallow breathing
Unconsciousness

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What is the treatment for hypoglycaemia?

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Isotonic drink, glucose tablet

If don’t respond to treatment call 999

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What are the signs/ symptoms of a stroke?
Dropping face Can’t raise both arms Slurred speech Can understand you
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How would you treat a stroke?
- Call 999 - Lay down with head and shoulders raised. - reassure - don’t bombard with questions - monitor - if unconscious put in recovery position
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What are the symptoms of fainting?
Nausea Blurred vision Stomach ache
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Signs of fainting
``` Yawn and sway Pale Sweaty Cold clammy skin Slow weak pulse ```
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What is the treatment for fainting
Reassure Breath deep and slow Lie down and raise legs
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What are the symptoms of dislocation
Nausea | Pain
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Signs of dislocation
Reluctant to move Deformation Swelling Bruising
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Treatment for dislocation
``` 999 for help Comfortable position Support limb Don’t relocate Don’t eat or drink ```
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What is a sprain?
Damage to a ligament
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What is a strain
Damage to a muscle
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Symptoms of sprain or strain
Pain | Difficulty moving
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Signs of Spain or strain
Swelling Bruising and discolouration ( sprain) Cramp (strain)
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How would you treat a sprain or strain?
``` RICE REST ICE COMFORTABLE POSITION ELEVATION ```
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What are the types of fractures?
Open/ exposed wound Closed / swelling and bruising Complicated / affects blood vessels, vital organs, nerves Green stick/ occurs in children
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What are the symptoms of a fracture?
Severe pain | Hard to move area
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Signs of a fracture
Cracking time and time of injury Bleeding if open Swelling Deformity
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Treatment of a fracture.
Move if necessary Elevated sling = shoulder Support sling = wrist, forearm , fingers Cover exposed wound with sterile dressing
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What will the signs and symptoms be like if the shock affects the heart?
A heart attack
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Symptoms of electric shock
``` Pain Dizziness Confusion Disorientation Nauseous Thirst ```
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Signs of electric shock
``` Jolt shake or jump Burns- entry and exit Unconsciousness Difficulty or no breathing Blue lips Pale cold and clammy skin ```
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Treatment of shock
``` Turn of mains power supply Don’t touch with wet or metal Call 999 Primary survey and CPR Treat burns Treat for shock Lay on back with legs raised ```
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Caused of burns
``` Dry heat ( fire) Wet heat ( steam) Chemical Electrical Sunburn ```
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Three severities of burn
Superficial Partial thickness Full thickness
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What to not put on burns
``` Creams Lotion Cotton wool Oils Burst blisters Remove clothing stuck to burn ```
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What makes a burn severe
All layers of skin burnt Burnt feet face hands genitals Burn is larger than the casualties palm Chemical or electrical
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What are the symptoms of burns?
Pain in site of burn Shock due to large loss of fluid Breathing difficulties if airways affected.
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Signs of burning
``` Blistering Redness Swelling Signs of shock Clear fluid of affected area ```
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How to treat a splinter
Wear gloves Clean area around it Use tweezers to pull out at same angle it enters Squeeze site to bleed and reduce infection Clean dry and dress wound
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Causes of a nose bleed
Bang nose Violent sneeze High blood pressure Anti clotting medication
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Treatment of nose bleed
``` Sit down and tilt head forwards Breath through mouth Apply pressure either side of bridge 10 mins at a time Don’t speak swallow sniff or cough If lasts 30 +mins call 999 ```
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How does blood flow from a varicose vein?
Squirt
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How do you treat a bleed from varicose vein?
Direct pressure for at least 10 mins or until bleeding stops
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Definition of amputation
Limb has been partially or completely severed from body
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Treatment of amputation
Wrap in cling film plastic bag and then ice pack
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Symptoms of internal bleeding
Thirsty Confused Pain around area
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Signs of internal bleeding
Pale cold clammy skin Bruising and swelling Shock Weak and rapid pulse
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Treatment of internal bleeding
999 for emergency help Lie casualty down Treat for shock
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Bleeding from capillaries looks like
Trickle
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Bleeding from vein looks like
Oozing
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Bleeding from artery looks like
Bloody will spurt leading to rapid blood loss and shock
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Symptoms of hyperventilation
``` Dizziness Feeling faint Cramps and pins and needles Tight chest Panic Rapid pulse ```
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Signs of hyperventilation
Fast deep breathing | Flushed skin
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Definition of hyperventilation
Excessive breathing often a result of a panic attack
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Treatment of hyperventilation
``` Remove to quiet area Reassure calm but firm Slow breaths through nose Small sips of water 999 if attack is prolonged ```
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Triggers of anaphylaxis
Foods Medicines Insect stings Latex
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Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
``` Swollen tongue Horse voice Hard swallowing Noisy breathing Wheeze and persistent cough Abdominal pain Nausea Rash Itching ```
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Treatment of anaphylaxis
``` Ask if they have adrenaline auto injector Call 999 Sit up I’d breathing becomes hard If faint lay down and raise legs Second does if no better after 5-10 mins ```
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Definition of asthma attack
Spasm and narrowing of airways
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Signs of asthma attack
Anxiety Difficult speaking Pale and clammy Blue lips
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Symptoms of asthma attack
Breathing difficulty | Wheezy and breathless
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Treatment of asthma attack
``` Reassure Sit in W position Encourage and assist use of prescribed medication Use again if doesn’t ease Remove from know cause Don’t move into cold air ```
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Cause of a heart attack
Reduced blood flow to the heart
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Signs of a heart attack
``` Pale grey skin Coughing Blue tinge Sweaty skin Breathing difficulty Clutching chest Sudden collapse ```
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Symptoms of a heart attack
``` Dizzy Nausea Chest pains Tingling sensation Anxiety Feeling like indigestion ```
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Causes of shock
Low blood volume Loss of bodily fluids Low cardiac output
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What are the signs of shock
``` Pale cold clammy skin Blueness of lips Weak rapid pulse Shallow breathing Unconsciousness ```
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Definition of shock
Failure of circulation leading to lack of blood to vital organs
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Symptoms of shock
``` Dizziness Confusion Disorientation Nauseous Thirst ```
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Treatment of shock
``` Lie down and raise legs Loosen tight clothing around neck and chest Reassure Keep warm Don’t give food and drink Call 999 ```
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What is asphyxia
Body being deprived of oxygen
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What is cardiac arrest
Heart stopped pumping blood around body
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What is irregular heart beat
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
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What causes cardiac arrest?
Lack of oxygen Direct heart damage Electric shock
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Chain of survival
Early recognition Early cpr Early defibrillation Post resuscitation care
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How often should rescuers change when giving cpr
Every two mintues
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Problems with cpr
``` Tracheostomy’s Regurgitation of stomach contents Air in stomach Broken ribs Chest doesn’t rise Fluid airways Confined spaces ```
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What should be stored with a defibrillator?
``` Small towel Razor Pocket mask Gloves Shears *spare batteries * spare pads * paediatric pads ```
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What is a sign
Something you see hear smell or feel
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What is a symptom
Something the casualty tells you
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History
What happened leading up to the incident and or medical bracelet
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What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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What does AED stand for
Automated external defibrillator
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What does VF stand for
Ventricular fibrillation
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Attributes of a lifeguard
``` Strong communicator Good team player Able to lead Anticipate problems Observant Quick thinker Stay calm Good with people Positive attitude ```
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Legislation we follow:
- Health and safety at work act - Corporate manslaughter and homocide - equality - safeguarding vulnerable groups - COSHH - REACH - first aid at work - manual handling
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What can be included in the PSOP?
``` Details of pool Potential risk Dealing with the public Systems of work Operational systems First aid supplies and training Conditions of hire to outside companies ```
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What may the EAP include?
``` Overcrowding Disorderly behaviour Lack of water clarity Fire Bomb threat Lighting failure Structural failure Toxic gas emission Major injury ```
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What is equality?
Ensuring individuals are treated fairly and equally with no one being treated less favourably
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What is diversity?
Recognising and respecting people’s differences variety and individuality
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Environmental policy includes
``` Recycling methods Lighting arrangements Pool temperature Water outlet arrangements Pollution/wate ```
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Features of a leisure pool
``` Wave machine Play equipment Water jets Lazy rivers Flumes and slides Beach areas ```
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Diving pool features
Platforms and spring boards | Moveable floors
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Health club pool features
Smaller and shallower Sauna and steam room Spa bath
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Outdoor pool and lido feature
Large Inflatables Fountains
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What three areas should a risk assessment cover?
- premises and utilities - task and activities - people
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Give examples of premises and utilities hazards
``` Depth of pool Misuse and entrapment Wet floor surfaces Glare Pool steps Hoist Movable floors Booms Waves ```
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Who is classed as a high risk swimmer?
- weak and vulnerable - showoffs - armbands and botany aids - unaccompanied children
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What makes a swimmer weak or vulnerable?
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol Disabilities Elderly or very young Nervous and timid
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Name some task and activity hazards
``` Gala set up Inflatables Disabled hoist Cleaning Self appointed teacher Hyperventilating Dunking and pushing Play fighting Bombing Boisterous games ```
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Name a programmed session
Swimming lessons Aqua aerobics Swimming coaching or training Lifeguard training
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Name I programmed sessions
General public swimming Inflatable or fun time swim Senior swimming
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What is supervision
Directing an activity to take more control of the way pool users behave
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What Is observation
Watching the activities without taking any action
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Types of communication
Whistle Hand signal Verbal Alarms
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What can a responsive casualty do?
Help themselves
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Give examples of responsive casualties
Weak or tired | Minor medical emergency
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Can an unresponsive casualty help themselves?
No
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Examples of unresponsive casualty
``` Panicking Non swimmer Injured swimmer Serious medical emergency Panicking looked swimmers Unconscious ```
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What is the chain of survival?
Early recognition Early cpr Early defibrillator Post resuscitation care
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Primary survey
DRABC | Danger response airways breathing circulation
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How far away should oxygen be placed during used of aed?
At least one meter
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What is stored with an aed?
``` Small towel Razor Pocket mask Protective gloves Scissors Spare pads ```
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Priorities of first aid
``` PAPP preserve life Alleviate suffering Prevent situation getting worse Promote recovery ```
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Contents of a first aid box
``` Contents list Guidance leaflet Large sterile dressing Triangular bandage Medium sterile dressing Safety pins Eye pad sterile dressing Alcohol free cleansing wipes Adhesive tape Gloves Finger dressing Face mask Foil blanket Burn dressing Shears Confirming Bandage ```
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What shouldn’t be in a first aid | Box?
``` Pills Medicine Sprays Creams Sharp scissors Cotton wool Inhalers ```
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Types of adrenaline auto injectors
Emerade Epipen Jext