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LSA Bronze Medallion Practice Questions

1 question per topic.  Check answers in candidate manual. (Page numbers in brackets.)

Pool Safety (19,23)

  1. Explain Hazards and Risks
  2. Give an example of a hazard and a resulting control measure  
  3. What is an NOP?
  4. What is an EAP?
  5. Give 2 examples of things that would be found on an NOP and an EAP
  6. Where would a lifeguard find the NOP?
  7. Why are all these things needed in a swimming pool?

Pool Hazards (19, 21,22)

  1. Give examples of at least 5 types of swimming pool
  2. Give examples of some of the hazards at Bradford swimming pool. What type of pool is it?
  3. For each of the other answers to Q1 list 3 hazards

Entering the Water (62,82-85, 109)

  1. Shallow dive, compact jump, fall-in, straddle, slide-in, step-in. Which of these is a survival technique?
  2. What is the theory behind your answer to Q!?
  3. For all the other entries explain why you would use them, (consider- water depth and conditions, type of casualty)
  4. How should you enter the water if rescuing an unconscious casualty?
  5. How should you enter the water if rescuing a casualty with a suspected spinal injury?

Casualty recognition (78-81)

  1. Give 2 examples of a responsive and unresponsive casualty.
  2. What will a weak or tired swimmer look like?
  3. What will an injured swimmer look like?
  4. What will a non-swimmer look like?
  5. Which of the above is most likely to be your priority if rescuing more than one casualty?
  6. List 5 medical emergencies which could result in a swimmer needing an urgent rescue.

CPR (134, 127, 130)

  1. What is an AED?
  2. What are the advantages of using an AED?
  3. Give 3 instances where you could encounter problems when performing CPR
  4. How would you adapt CPR if you see the chest is not rising?
  5. How would you adapt CPR if you see the stomach extending and suspect air in the stomach?
  6. How would you adapt CPR if you hear the ribs crack?
  7. What are the differences between adult, child and baby CPR?

First Aid (153,154, 152, 150,145)

  1. How do you treat insect bites and stings?
  2. What is anaphylaxis?
  3. What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?
  4. How would you treat a broken leg?
  5. What is the treatment for severe burns?
  6. Describe the symptoms and signs of asthma.
  7. How do you treat a casualty with asthma?