Lifeguarding 50 Questions And Answers Set 02
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What does RID stand for?
Recognition, Intrusion, and Distraction
What are the 5 components of StarGuard risk management?
1. Prevention
2. Surveillance
3. Response and Rescue
4. Emergency care
5. Workplace expectations
2. Surveillance
3. Response and Rescue
4. Emergency care
5. Workplace expectations
What does RWI stand for?
Recreational, Water, Illness
What does 'observe universal precaution' mean?
Whether or not you think a person's blood or bodily fluid is infection, you should act as if it is infectious
What characteristics are appropriate for an emergency action plan (EAP)?
1. It should be specific to the facility
2. It should describe who does what, and when
3. It should be clear and concise with a separate plan for different types of emergencies
2. It should describe who does what, and when
3. It should be clear and concise with a separate plan for different types of emergencies
What is the difference between distress and drowning?
A drowning person's nose and mouth are covered with water, and they cannot breathe, while a distressed person's nose and mouth aren't covered and they can breath
In 3D triage scanning, what is the most urgent risk area you should look at first?
The bottom of the water
Which conditions best describe a zone that is the appropriate size?
A lifeguard should be able to scan the area in 10 seconds and swim to the furthest point in 20 seconds
In the United States, what does the legal principle 'duty to act' mean for a lifeguard?
A lifeguard on duty has an obligation to provide emergency care
What is the correct order of the steps in STAAR aquatic rescue model?
1. Scan
2. Target
3. Assess
4. Alert
5. Rescue
6. (whistle)
2. Target
3. Assess
4. Alert
5. Rescue
6. (whistle)