Surf Survival Certificate

When you first approach an incident, you should?

• check if the casualty is conscious, breathing and has circulation

• ensure the area is safe for yourself, bystanders and the casualty

• call for emergency help if needed

• wait until the ambulance arrives before doing anything

Waves are formed by?

• The Wind

• Tidal Movement

• Seaweed

• Water seeking it’s own level

Which wave type causes most injuries to Surfers?

• Spilling

• Surging

• Curling

• dumping / plunging

What does DRSABCD stand for?

• Doctor, Resuscitation, Sign, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Dead

• Danger, Resuscitation, Airway, Breathing, Compression, Don’t Know

• Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator

• CPR

When should you first apply sunscreen?

• When you remember

• After your first swim

• Immediately before going into the sun

• At least 15 minutes before going into the sun

You rescue a fellow surfer lying face down at the beach, when would you perform CPR on this person?

• if the surfer was unconscious and breathing normally

• if the surfer was conscious, responsive and having difficulty breathing

• if the surfer was unresponsive and not breathing normally

• none of the above

Is it important in an emergency to show respectful behaviour towards the casualty?

• no, it doesn’t matter as it is an emergency

• not in Australia

• only sometimes

• yes, absolutely essential

What colour flags are placed on the beach to let swimmers know it is safe to swim in this area?

• Black and White

• Red and Yellow

• Red and White

• Yellow and White

The acronym RICER stands for?

• Rest, Ice, Endure the pain, Call for a taxi, Run

• Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral

• When you wipe out

• Run, Ice, Call for help, Elevation, Run

How do you treat a bluebottle sting in non-tropical areas of Australia?

• Leave the tentacles on and douse in vinegar

• Cry and hope someone will come and help

• Wash with sea water then use hot water as hot as the patient can stand, If hot water not available use cold packs

• Rub the area