Bronze Medallion Review

• The Aquacode Rules include?

  Go together, float and wave, reach and rescue.
• What number do you dial in an emergency?

  000
• What abilities does a rescuer require to perform a rescue?

  knowledge, skill, fitness, judgement
• The correct order of rescue is?

  talk, reach, throw, wade, row, swim, tow
• What does a warning sign indicate?

  Informs you of a particular hazardous condition, or that an activity is not recommended
• What area of the body do you lose the most heat from in cold water?

  The head
• What injury would a VICE grip be used?

  Suspected Spinal
• When would you use the blocking technique?

  When the person in difficulty lunges suddenly at the rescuer before it is possible for the rescuer to move away
• What are the 4 A's of a rescue?

  Aware, assess, action, aftercare
• What is the order of rescuing swimmers in difficulty?

  Non, Weak, Injured, Unconscious
• During a rescue, it may be necessary to commence rescue breathing while still in the water. Which of the following principals take priority?

  Clear airway
• What are some of the effects of alcohol when combined with aquatic activities?


  All of the above (loss of muscle control, tiredness/confusion, impaired judgement)
• Once assessed a casualty is not breathing the rescuer should:

  commence compressions
• What is the correct ratio for 1 operator CPR on an adult?

  30 compressions, 2 breaths
• when performing rescue breaths on an infant, what position should their head be in?

  neutral position
• A casualty has been pulled from the water, what position do you assess airway and breathing?

  on their back
• When performing any rescue what are the most important factors regarding the rescue?

  Safe, effective, efficient
• An injured swimmer is usually recognisable because:

  they may be in an awkward position, panicking or crying out in pain
• CPR should be continued until:

  all of the above (casualty responds or starts breathing, more qualified help arrives, the situation becomes dangerous)
• Which entry is the safest to use if the depth of the water and the state of the bottom is unknown?

  wade in
• Who is the most important person in any aquatic rescue?

  yourself
• List possible AQUATIC / WATER dangers at home :

  - unfenced home pool

  - gates and barriers left open allowing easy access to a pool

  - fish ponds in garden which may attract young children

  - uncovered spa bath

  - filled paddling pools

  - dams

  - streams

  - water troughs for animals

  - bath filled with water
• Name 2 lifts that could assist a casualty out of the water:

  shallow water and deep water stirrup lift, WA assisted lift
• Can an AED be used on a wet surface, metal surface and pregnant casualty?

  Yes
• What does H.E.L.P stand for?

  Heat, Escape, Lessening, Posture
• What things should you consider when performing a contact tow?

  Keep the casualties mouth above the water at all times

  Keep the casualty as horizontal as possible to reduce resistance

  Control the unconscious persons head so there airways are open and not allowing water to splash over their head
• List some of the potential dangers in the river:

  Passing boats

  Crumbling river banks

  Submerged objects

  Tides

  Changes in water
• What is the primary survey?


  DRSABCD
• Airways take priority over a spinal injury?

  True
• List 2 ways you can gain consent when dealing with a casualty?

  Expressed or Implied