Starguard Elite Lifeguard Module 4 - Emergency Care Study Guide Rated A+

In the acronym "SAMPLE" each letter stands for an element of the patient's history. What does the P stand for? {Ans: Past medical history that may be related to what is going on}When should you use Recovery Position {Ans: Use when an unresponsive person is breathing normally. Do not use the recovery position if the person has an injury to the neck, back, hip, or pelvis.}What is a spinal extraction? {Ans: The process of getting a person with a suspected spine injury out of the water}The acronym "DOTS" is used to help Lifeguards recognize signs of illness or injury in GID (Guest In Distress). What does D stand for? {Ans: Deformities}If the person is anxious during assessment you should: {Ans: - Start a physical assessment at the toes and work upward so that you can gain trust as you go. - Be calm, friendly, respectful, and reassuring. - Assess children while the child is supported by the parent. - In a critically ill or unresponsive child, you may need additional personnel to care for a distraught parent.}In the acronym "SAMPLE" each letter stands for an element of the patient's history. What does the M stand