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Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What is the Heimlich maneuver used to treat?

    Answer: Choking caused by a foreign body airway obstruction

    The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is used to dislodge a foreign body causing airway obstruction in a conscious choking person.

  2. A participant is found unresponsive. After calling for help and calling 911, what is the next step?

    Answer: Begin chest compressions after confirming no normal breathing

    After calling 911 and confirming absence of normal breathing, chest compressions should begin immediately to maintain circulation.

  3. Which of the following is the BEST approach for managing a participant who is showing signs of emotional distress or mental health crisis during a recreation activity?

    Answer: Use a calm tone, listen actively, and remove the participant from stimulating environments

    De-escalation involves using a calm voice, active listening, and reducing environmental stimulation to help someone in emotional distress.

  4. What does AED stand for in emergency response?

    Answer: Automated External Defibrillator

    AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, a portable device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers a shock to restore normal rhythm.

  5. When using an AED on a participant who has fallen into water, the Recreation Aide should:

    Answer: Move the participant out of the water and dry the chest before applying pads

    The participant must be moved from water and the chest dried before applying AED pads to ensure proper pad contact and prevent shock conduction through water.

  6. A participant reports being stung by a bee and mentions they have never had a reaction before. The aide should:

    Answer: Monitor the participant closely for 30 minutes for signs of an allergic reaction

    First-time bee stings can trigger allergic reactions even without prior history, so monitoring for at least 30 minutes is essential.

  7. Which signage is REQUIRED near all aquatic areas in a recreation facility to aid in emergency response?

    Answer: Pool rules, emergency contact numbers, and depth markers

    Aquatic areas must display pool rules, emergency contact numbers, and water depth markers to support safe use and emergency response.