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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the acronym to remember what to do in a medical emergency | DRSABCD |
| what does the first D stand for, and what does it mean | Danger, check for danger to yourself and others before acting. no point putting yourself in harms way. |
| What does the R stand for, and what does it mean | Response , check whether the person responds when talked to or gently simulated |
| What does the S stand for, and what does it mean | Send for help, call 000 or find a trained adult |
| What does the A stand for, and what does it mean | Airways, check if their airways are clear and open |
| what does the B stand for, and what does it mean | Breathing, check whether they are breathing normally |
| What does the C stand for, and what does it mean | CPR, if they are not breathing normally, begin CPR |
| What does the second D stand for, and what does it mean | Use an AED as soon as one is available and follow its instructions |
| If you see someone drowning and are not trained to help, should you enter the water | no |
| what should you do if someone's drowning | call for help, do not enter water, use something to try help the person reach safety like a flotation device or rope |
| ways to reduce the risk of drowning (5) | 1. Check weather before going 2. Know your swimming ability and don't take unnecessary risks 3. Never swim alone 4. Where life jacket were appropriate 5. swim at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags |