GLOS·SA·RY
Mechanism of Injury
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The means by which the incident occurred, which the first responder should gather for his or her incident report, or for the EMS provider's report.
Near Drowning Rescue
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A rescue for an individual who has become unconscious during an immersion incident.
Post Incident Stress
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The emotional, psychological, and physical stress that can occur after an individual had been involved in a traumatic experience.
Primary Survey
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Examining or checking a person to see if they have any life-threatening conditions.
Professional Image
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Giving the impression of responsibility, authority, friendliness, and competency to guests at your facility by the way you look and act.
Protected Lakefront
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An area of open water that has been sectioned off by buoys, ropes, docks, or boats to control access by guests.
Pulse
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The verification of a beating heart, achieved by feeling the blood expand and contract in the arteries.
Puncture Wound
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A wound with little bleeding, caused by a sharp pointed object piercing and entering the skin.
Qualifying Questions
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Questions asked of an injured guest to determine the possible cause, symptoms, and severity of their injury.