Water Safety and Rescue Quiz

What is the first step in the Victim Recovery Primary Survey?

• Request AED

• Call 911

• Check for hazards

• Check for spinal injury

What does the ABC test in the Primary Survey stand for?

• Airway, Breathing, Circulation

• Alertness, Breathing, Consciousness

• Assessment, Breathing, Circulation

• Airway, Breathing, Consciousness

What should be done if the victim is not breathing in the Primary Survey?

• Call 911

• Request AED

• Start CPR immediately

• Check for spinal injury

What does the PQRST method evaluate in the Secondary Survey?

• Consciousness

• Circulation

• Breathing

• Pain

What should be done if the victim shows signs of an unusual condition during the Secondary Survey?

• Evaluate the severity and call 911 if needed

• Wait for the symptoms to worsen

• Continue with the survey

• Ignore the signs

What additional steps are required if the victim was in the process of drowning?

• Tell them about the deadly signs and symptoms

• Get them to take 2 deep breaths

• All of the above

• Face the person away from the water

What is the Reverse and Ready technique used for?

• Removals

• Approaching the victim to allow easy escape if grabbed

• Assistive carries

• Control carries

What is the Elbow carry used for in water rescue?

• Assisting with head injuries

• Pulling the victim to safety

• Removing the victim from the water

• Controlling the victim's movements

When should the modified underarm lift be used?

• If the victim is unconscious and needs to be moved quickly

• If the victim is conscious and exhausted

• If the victim is much smaller than you

• If a second rescuer is available

What is the firefighter's carry used for in water rescue?

• Moving an unconscious victim a short distance quickly

• Moving a conscious and exhausted victim

• Moving a victim who is much smaller than you

• Moving a victim over your shoulder to prevent vomiting