Lifeguards 2025

Front

Explain the difference in rescues in the 5311 area than in the 5312 area.

Back

The 11 area has larger rip currents

area 12 has the groin field rescues around rocks

Front

How many groins are in division 1?

Back

8

Front

What side of the groin is your "danger triangle" on during a south swell?

Back

Left Side

Front

Explain the difference between first aid and medical aid?

Back

First aid is a minor injury that can be handled with tower equipment or basic equipment. Medical aid requires more advanced resources.

Front

How do you check for CMS?

Back

Capillary refill, push and pull extremities, what finger am I holding

Front

Define PENMAN and explain when we use the acronym?

Back

PPE, Environmental Hazards, Number of Victims, Mechanism or Injury, Advanced Resources, Need for C-spine/Rapid transport

Front

What's the main focus/priority when putting on a C-collar?

Back

Stabilize the neck, and a reminder for the patient not to move their neck

Front

When should you begin CPR on a victim?

Back

Unresponsive, no breathing, AND no pulse ( do not begin CPR if they have a pulse but cannot breathe)

Front

When conducting a patient assessment should you ask open-ended questions or yes/no questions?

Back

Open ended Questions

Front

During a rescue/medical call/any other call on the beach, what is ALWAYS our priority over anything else?

Back

Your own personal safety