LGU Ch 11 Quiz

Which of the following is a common sign of a possible spinal injury in a pool victim?

• Complaining of neck or back pain

• Bleeding from the nose

• Coughing up water

• Shivering

What is the first step a lifeguard should take when suspecting a head, neck, or spinal injury in the water?

• Call for a backboard

• Remove the victim immediately

• Begin CPR

• Give the victim water

Which entry should a lifeguard use to enter the pool when a spinal injury is suspected?

• Compact jump

• Slide-in entry

• Stride jump

• Dive

What is the primary purpose of using a backboard during a water rescue involving a spinal injury?

• To keep the victim afloat

• To immobilize the head, neck, and spine

• To make the rescue faster

• To provide oxygen

Which of the following is the correct sequence for retrieving a victim with a suspected spinal injury from the water?

• Enter the water, support the victim’s head and neck, call for a backboard, secure the victim, and remove from water

• Call for a backboard, enter the water, support the victim’s head and neck, secure the victim, and remove from water

• Remove the victim, then call for a backboard

• Enter the water, remove the victim, then call for a backboard

When assessing a victim’s responsiveness in the water, what should a lifeguard do first?

• Ask the victim if they can move their fingers and toes

• Gently tap and shout to check for responsiveness

• Immediately begin chest compressions

• Remove the victim from the water

Which technique should be used to maintain spinal alignment while waiting for the backboard?

• Head splint technique

• Arm drag technique

• Leg lift technique

• Towel roll technique

A victim is found face-down in the water and is unresponsive. What is the most appropriate initial action for the lifeguard?

• Quickly flip the victim over using the head and neck support technique

• Pull the victim to the side by their arms

• Wait for another lifeguard before acting

• Leave the victim in the water until EMS arrives

A lifeguard suspects a spinal injury but the victim is panicking and trying to move. What should the lifeguard do to minimize further injury?

• Firmly instruct the victim to remain still and provide manual stabilization of the head and neck until help arrives

• Let the victim move to calm down

• Remove the victim from the water as quickly as possible without stabilization

• Ignore the victim’s movements

During a spinal injury water extraction, the backboard is not immediately available. What is the best course of action for the lifeguard?

• Maintain manual stabilization of the victim’s head and neck in the water until the backboard arrives

• Attempt to remove the victim without a backboard

• Leave the victim to get the backboard

• Ask the victim to swim to the side