Lifesaving Fundamentals
A Grade 10 Physical Education worksheet covering essential lifesaving techniques, emergency procedures, and water safety knowledge.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet assesses your understanding of basic lifesaving principles and emergency responses.
1. What is the primary goal of a lifeguard in an emergency situation?
To administer advanced medical care
To prevent further injury and preserve life
To ensure all witnesses are interviewed
To contact the victim's family immediately
2. Which of the following is NOT a safe reaching assist technique?
Using a shepherd’s crook
Extending your hand directly to the victim
Throwing a rescue buoy
Using a rescue tube as an extension
3. The universal sign for drowning is .
4. When performing CPR, the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer on an adult is .
5. The acronym R.I.C.E. for treating minor injuries stands for Rest, Ice, , and Elevation.
6. Describe the 'Reach, Throw, Row, Go' principle in lifesaving. When would you use each component?
7. Explain the importance of checking the scene for safety before attempting a rescue. Provide two examples of hazards you might encounter.
8. It is always safe to jump into the water to rescue a conscious victim who is struggling.
True
False
9. A rescuer should always maintain eye contact with a victim during a water rescue.
True
False
10. You are at a public beach and notice a swimmer in distress approximately 20 meters from shore. You do not have rescue equipment readily available, but there are other people nearby. Outline the steps you would take, prioritizing safety and effective action.
11. Observe the image below of a lifeguard on duty. What are three key responsibilities a lifeguard has in this setting?
