Open Water Lifeguard - Section 2

What are some examples of emergencies that could happen at an open water venue?

• Fire

• Chlorine gas release

• Drowning and injuries

• Power outages and equipment failures

How can you identify a weak swimmer in open water?

• They are physically exhausted

• They are shouting for help

• They are moving their arms vigorously and splashing

• They are holding an injured part

What are some signs of an unconscious casualty in open water?

• They are floating face down on the surface

• They are shouting for help

• They are kicking their legs but it's not helping them

• They are holding an injured part

What is the contact zone around a casualty?

• The area where the casualty is most at risk

• The area where the rescuer is most at risk

• The area where both the casualty and rescuer are at risk

• The area where the casualty and rescuer can communicate

What is the standoff position when approaching a casualty?

• Moving backwards away from the contact zone to a safe position

• Placing your raised leg on the casualty's shoulder and pushing away

• Swimming towards the casualty and grabbing them from the front

• Swimming towards the casualty and grabbing them from behind

How can you escape from a casualty in open water?

• tuck your chin in to your chest and move under the water, pushing the casualty away from you

• Swim away from the casualty as fast as possible

• Grab onto a nearby object and pull yourself away from the casualty

• Call for help and wait for assistance

Name the search type where:

The solo rescuer may perform a shallow-water search

Up to chest depth water

Establish a search area beforehand

Name the type of search where:

Multiple rescuers available

Rescuers should link arms

Search by sliding their feet in semi-circular motion