Written Test

Question 0

In decision making, FIND

Answer 0

Figure out the problem
Identify the possible solutions
Name the pros and cons for each solution
Decide which solution is best, then act on it

Question 1

AED

Answer 1

Automated external defibrillator

Question 2

Failure to adhere to legal responsibility while on duty-
Failure to provide care
Failure to control or stop any behaviors that could result in further harm or injury
Providing care beyond the scope of practice or level of training

Answer 2

Negligence

Question 3

Consent

Answer 3

State your name, level of training, ask if you may help

Question 4

EAP

Answer 4

Emergency action plan

Question 5

Resuscitation Mask

Answer 5

Pocket mask, used with rescue breathing and CPR

Question 6

Ideal pH

Answer 6

7.4-7.6

Question 7

Fecal Incident Response

Answer 7

Clear pool and clean (vomit, diarrhea, blood)

Question 8

Blood borne pathogens

Answer 8

Disease-causing bacteria and viruses

Question 9

Distressed swimmer

Answer 9

Head above water, trying to hold oneself up, worried and scared look, breathing, might wave for help, at the surface

Question 10

Drowning victim- Active

Answer 10

Tilted back with face looking up, expression of panic/wide eyed, struggling to get head shiver surface, struggles to breathe, vertical, cannot call out for help, at surface, underwater or sinking

Question 11

Drowning victim- Passive

Answer 11

Face up or face down in water, submerged, limp, floating or submerged, floating at surface or sinking or on the bottom

Question 12

Scanning challenges

Answer 12

Many challenges to scanning, must be aware of challenges and actively employ tactics to combat them

Question 13

Monotony

Answer 13

Sit upright, do not let your attention drift

Question 14

Fatigue

Answer 14

Keep hydrated, exercise during break, stay out of sun during break

Question 15

Distractions

Answer 15

Stay focused, keep patron activities safe and orderly

Question 16

Blind spots

Answer 16

Adjust location, check all blind spots (under stand)

Question 17

Water movement and surface distortion of water

Answer 17

Be aware of the normal appearance of the bottom of the pool; know the appearance of drains, colored tiles or painted depth markings

Question 18

The RID factor

Answer 18

Recognition, intrusion, distraction
Knowing how to recognize those in danger, intrusion occurs when secondary duties intrude on primary responsibility, distractions affect patron surveillance

Question 19

Stride jump

Answer 19

One leg forward, one leg back

Question 20

Compact jump

Answer 20

Tuck, flex feet, tight grip on the side

Question 21

Hepatitis B

Answer 21

Direct and indirect contact, blood, saliva, vomitus, semen- fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, joint pain, jaundice

Question 22

Hepatitis C

Answer 22

Dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, nausea, direct and indirect control- blood, saliva, vomitus, semen

Question 23

HIV

Answer 23

Swollen lymph glands, memory or movement problems, vaginal discharge, direct and possibly indirect control- blood, saliva, vomitus, semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk

Question 24

Direct contact

Answer 24

Occurs when infected blood or body fluids from one persons enters another person's body

Question 25

Indirect contact

Answer 25

Blood borne pathogens can also be transmitted when a person touches an object that contains blood or other fluids

Question 26

Respiratory distress

Answer 26

Slow or rapid breathing, unusually deep or shallow breathing, shortness of breath or noisy breathing, dizziness, drowsiness or light-headedness, changes in LOC

Question 27

Asthma recognition

Answer 27

Hoarse whistling sound made when inhaling or exhaling (wheezing)

Question 28

Respiratory arrest

Answer 28

Develops from respiratory distress and many other things like drowning and sickness

Question 29

Anaphylaxis

Answer 29

Swelling of face, neck, hands, throat, tongue or other body part; rash, difficulty breathing Summon EMS, find epinephrine auto-injector, thigh, massage injection site with gloved hand

Question 30

Conscious choking- adult and child

Answer 30

5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts (use chest thrusts if cannot reach around or if they're pregnant)

Question 31

Conscious choking-Infant

Answer 31

5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts

Question 32

Unconscious choking-adult and child

Answer 32

Retilt head and two breaths, chest doesn't rise- two more, then CPR, 30 chest compressions, check mouth, two breaths

Question 33

Unconscious choking-infant

Answer 33

Same as adult (CPR of infant w/ 15 compressions)

Question 34

Cardiac chain of survival

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Heart attack

Answer 35

When the muscle of the heart suffers a loss of oxygenated blood, result is a myocardial infarction (MI)

Question 36

Heart attack recognition

Answer 36

Chest discomfort lasting longer than 3-5 minutes, unbearable crushing sensation at center of chest, face sweat, nausea or vomit, loss of consciousness

Question 37

Heart attack procedure

Answer 37

Conscious consent, watch until EMS arrives, look for nitroglycerine, or aspirin, make them chew if can

Question 38

CPR- adult and child

Answer 38

Heel of one hand in center of chest (on lower half of sternum) with other hand on top Compression depth- 2 inches Cycles (one rescuer)- 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Cycles (two rescuers)- same for adult BUT 15 compressions each and 2 ventilations for a kid -Rate= At least 100 compressions per minute

Question 39

CPR- infant

Answer 39

Two or three fingers on the center of the chest (just below the nipple line) Compression depth- 1.5 inches 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations, with two people- 15 compressions and two ventilations

Question 40

AED

Answer 40

Portable electronic device used to analyze heart's rhythm and provide electrical shock, helps with CPR

Question 41

Two most common treatable abnormal rhythms that cause sudden cardiac arrest

Answer 41

Ventricular fibrillation (v-fib) and ventricular tachycardia

Question 42

What will happen if v-fib or v-tach are not corrected?

Answer 42

All electrical activity will eventually cease, a condition caused asystole, which cannot be corrected by defibrillation

Question 43

SAMPLE

Answer 43

``` Use this to take a brief history.. Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Pertinent past medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to the incident ```

Question 44

Diabetic emergency

Answer 44

Give glucose liquid

Question 45

Seizure

Answer 45

Cushion everything around and wait until they stop

Question 46

Stroke

Answer 46

FAST: Face-weakness on one side of face Arm- weakness or numbness in one arm Speech- slurred speech or trouble speaking Time- time to summon EMS personnel if any of these signs or symptoms are seen

Question 47

Signs and symptoms of sudden illness

Answer 47

Changes in LOC, nausea or vomiting, slurred speech, numbness/weakness, changes in breathing, changes in skin color (NOT bruising!!), sweating, diarrhea, seizures, severe headache, paralysis

Question 48

Hypothermia

Answer 48

Pulse check 30-45 seconds, summon EMS, move victim to warm place, remove wet clothing, warm victim, and don't let them warm too quickly, if conscious let them drink warm liquid

Question 49

RICE

Answer 49

Rest-avoid movements/activities that cause pain Immobilize- stabilize injured area Cold- apply ice for period of 20 minutes Elevate- elevate injured area above the level of the heart (used with muscle, bone, and joint injuries)

Question 50

Pulse but no breathing

Answer 50

Rescue breathing

Question 51

Adult rescue breathing

Answer 51

Check scene, see if responsive, point to someone to call 911, gloves, check pulse and breathing on corotta (neck) for 10 seconds, push chin up and give one breath every five seconds (24) then recheck breath

Question 52

Infant and kid rescue breathing

Answer 52

One breath every three seconds