"First Aid- Chapter 20: Water-Related Emergencies"

Which of the following could be used for a reaching assist. Your arm Pole Tree branch All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following would you need to consider with any water-related emergency? The resources available The condition of the person The condition of the water All of the above

All of the above

If needed, CPR can be started while the victim is still in the water.

False

Which method is best when removing an unconscious victim, with possible head, neck or spine injuries, from the water? Clothes drag Head splint Beach drag Hip and shoulder support

Beach drag

You are on a sloping beach and need to move an unresponsive drowning person from the water to give care. Which of the following would be appropriate to use? Two-person lift Beach drag Reaching assist Walking assist Throwing assist

Beach drag

How do you support the victim's head, neck and back when using the beach drag? By using the victim's arms and clothing By using your forearms By using one arm around the neck By using your arms and the victim's clothing

By using your forearms

Which of the following is not a priority for a drowning victim? face, mouth and nose are out of the water open airway is maintaned resuscitation is begun (if required) as soon as possible CPR is begun (if required) as soon as possible

CPR is begun (if required) as soon as possible

You observe an unresponsive drowning person who is submerged in deep water, and there isn't a responder trained in water rescue nearby. Which of the following would you do first? Enter the water and attempt to rescue the person. Attempt a reaching assist to get the person out of the water. Call out loudly for help. Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. All of the above

Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.

You are at a local lake and notice an adult diving off a platform in the shallow water. The man dives in but does not come back out. As you approach the scene, you see that the man is in the water, face-down. Several bystanders are present, but no one has acted. What is the first action you would take to help the man? Check to see if a lifeguard or other trained professional is present before touching or moving the man. Wade into the water with a large board, placing it under him to support his waist and bring his head above the water. Position the person face-up at the surface of the water and perform a beach drag to get the man to shore. Bring the man's head and neck above the water, minimizing his movement.

Check to see if a lifeguard or other trained professional is present before touching or moving the man.

Three teenagers are wading in the ocean. You hear lots of laughter and noise coming from the group. You see a large wave sweep one of the teenagers into deep water. Her friends are laughing and waving to her. As you watch, she is trying to swim but making no progress, although she appears to be working very hard at getting to the shore. You would identify this person as which of the following? Distressed swimmer Unresponsive drowning person Drowning person Active swimmer Passive drowning person

Distressed swimmer

Which of the following is the priority when faced with a water-related emergency? Ensuring your own safety Rescuing the person Determining the person's condition Calling for help Notifying the lifeguards

Ensuring your own safety

True or false: Drowning primarily occurs with persons who are in the water intentionally.

False

You must completely dry the victim before applying an AED.

False

When performing a beach drag, you would move the person to safety in which direction? Head first Feet first Sideways Any way possible Arms first

Head first

To perform a throwing assist, you would throw a floating object with a line attached, aiming so it lands at which location? Just beyond the person Right at the person To the right of the person In front of the person To the left of the person

Just beyond the person

Your first goal when finding a person who is in trouble in the water is to: Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. Keep yourself safe. Rush into the water. Get the person out of the water. Get the lifeguardâ s attention

Keep yourself safe.

Which of the following is the priority when giving care in any water emergency? Determining the person's level of responsiveness Checking for breathing Keeping the person's face out of the water Getting the person out of the water Starting CPR immediately

Keeping the person's face out of the water

When faced with a water-related emergency, you would start the rescue by doing which of the following? Letting the person know that help is coming Asking the person to keep moving as fast as they can Extending your arm to the person if within reach Throwing the person a flotation device Entering the water to help them

Letting the person know that help is coming

Which of the following would you identify as a sign of a distressed swimmer? Absent breathing Arms held at the sides Inability to call for help Movements similar to treading water All of the above

Movements similar to treading water

A drowning person that is awake is best described as which of the following? Someone who is trying but making little or no forward progress Someone who is able to stay afloat and breathe Someone who is vertical in the water but has no supporting kick Someone who is not moving and is face-down in the water

Someone who is vertical in the water but has no supporting kick

Which action is not recommended when performing a reaching assist from a pool deck? Holding onto the pool deck Swimming out into the water Lying on the deck Extending a free leg to the victim

Swimming out into the water

In which situation would you use a reaching assist? The person is unresponsive and face-down in the water. The person is submerged. The person is about five body lengths away from you. The person is about 3 feet from the edge of the pool deck. The person is about 20 feet from the edge of the water.

The person is about 3 feet from the edge of the pool deck.

Which of the following is a limitation to moving one or more victims quickly and safely? The age of the victim(s) The size of the victim(s) The number of victims involved The gender of the victim(s)

The size of the victim(s)

A wading assist may be considered when: The depth of the water is unknown. The water is not over your chest and the bottom is solid. There may be hazards that cannot be seen. The current is moving very quickly. None of the above

The water is not over your chest and the bottom is solid.

Why is it important to support the victim's head, neck and back when moving a victim? Because the head and neck are the heaviest part of the body. To prevent movement in case of a head, neck or back injury. It is easier to take smaller steps while supporting the head, neck and back. It makes the victim more comfortable to handle.

To prevent movement in case of a head, neck or back injury.

Most drowning victims do not call out for help.

True

A beach drag is best used in a water-related emergency for a person who is: A distressed swimmer. In very deep water. Unresponsive. Awake but drowning. All of the above

Unresponsive.

Why should a heaving line be white or yellow in color? Visibility Accessibility Convenience Maneuverability

Visibility

Which of the following is the appropriate rule for a victim in deep water or a rip current? reach, throw, row, and go reach or throw, don't go reach or throw before you go reaching, throwing, then wading

reach or throw, don't go

Often submerged victims vomit because water has filled the stomach. If they victim vomits and they are on dry land Turn the head to the side and sweep out the mouth. turn their head to the side to allow the vomit and water to drain out. roll them into a side-lying recovery position and sweep out the mouth. roll the victim onto their stomach to clear the airway.

roll them into a side-lying recovery position and sweep out the mouth.

Which of the following is not a nonswimming rescue assist? reaching assist throwing assist swimming out to victim with a floatation device wading assist

swimming out to victim with a floatation device