FIRST AID AND WATER

SAFETY
PE 3
FINAL COVERAGE

Francisco J. Alcantara Jr.

BS-CRIM 2-B

ACTIVITY 1:
1. Where do you like to go or what you like to do that involves being on or
around the water?

In the lakes, Because it’s It’s easy to get to the Lakes from our places you can take
the bike or your motorcycle, whatever is convenient for you. There are many ways to
reach the Lake District no matter where you are and it’s also  the Lakes provides
exactly what you’re seeking. 

2. What are the different ways you could rescue a person drowning?

Get Help to a lifeguard or call emergency hotline. But if you are alone, then you
should take the person out of the water and Look to see if the person's chest is
moving, If the Person is Not breathing, Check Pulse, If There is No Pulse, Start CPR
Carefully places a person on back and Repeat if Person Is Still Not Breathing.
ACTIVITY 2:
1. List 3 ways you could keep yourself afloat in the water without an aid:
 Sculling
 Treading water
 Floating

2. If you are swimming at the beach and get caught in a rip, what should you
do?

If you do get caught in a rip current, the best thing you can do is stay calm. It's not
going to pull you underwater, it's just going to pull you away from shore. Call and
wave for help. You want to float, and you don't want to swim back to shore against
the rip current because it will just tire you out.

LEARNING ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS:

A. SCENARIOS
Instruction: Read each scenario below. After each scenario, consider the
consequences and respond by telling what do you think might happen. Then,
discuss how the accidents could have been prevented.

Scenario 1
ANNA and ELSA have just come out of the pool locker room and decide to race to
the edge of the pool.

 The Responses will vary, Because ANNA and ELSA could fall and hurt
themselves and also They could fall and hurt others who are on the way.

Scenario 2
Ian and Justin are playing tag in the water. Ian climbs out and runs to the diving
board. Justin follows quickly and jumps in to tag Ian.

 The Responses will be changed or alter, Because Justin could land at Ian and
they could both be hurt and others swimming in the general area could be hurt
and both boys could slip and fall while running to the diving board.

Scenario 3
Jason and some of his friends are taking turns jumping in the water from the side
of the pool. Jason gets tired of waiting for his turn so he pushes a friend into the
water. The friend is surprised and swallows some water.

 The Responses will be changed or alter, Because His friend could start
coughing and also his friend may go back under and swallow more
water.
Scenario 4
Maria and her little brother, José, are getting ready to get into the water. José puts
on his arm floats. Maria takes him into water over his head.

 The Responses will vary, Because If José cannot swim well, he could be
in a situation that is beyond his ability and also If José cannot swim
well, the arm floats could slip off or could lose air and José could sink.

Scenario 5
Colin and Shelley are walking along a river, when Shelley decides that she wants
to go for a swim. She jumps into the river.

 The Responses will be changed or alter, Because She could get caught in
the current and carried away. The current could carry her toward hazards
such as a strainer, dam or hydraulic.

B. DICUSS THE FOLLOWING:

1. How should you open the airway of an unconscious casualty?

Place one hand on their forehead and the fingers of your other hand under
the tip of their chin and then gently tilt their head back, which moves the
tongue, so it does not block the airway.

2. How long would you check to see if an unconscious casualty is breathing

normally?

Look, listen and feel for no more than 10 seconds to see if the casualty is
breathing normally. Look to see if the chest is rising and falling

3. You are alone first aider and have an unconscious non-breathing adult,
what should you do first?

Check the person's airway, breathing, and pulse frequently. If necessary, begin

CPR. If the person is breathing and lying on their back, and you do not think there is
a spinal injury, carefully roll the person toward you onto their side.

4. What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for use
in CPR of an adult casualty?

Place the heel of your hand in the center of the person's chest, then place the other
hand on top and press down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) at a steady rate of 100 to
120 compressions a minute. After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.
5. What test should you use if you suspect that a casualty has had a stroke?

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, use the FAST guide to identify the key

signs: F – stands for facial weakness. Look in their mouth or eye – they may be
droopy, and they can't smile even.

6. What steps would you take to control bleeding from a nosebleed?

Sit up or stand. Tilt your head forward and pinch your nostrils together just below
the bony center part of your nose. Applying pressure helps stop the blood flow and
the nosebleed will usually stop with 10 minutes of steady pressure.
Don't stop applying pressure to keep checking if the bleeding has stopped.

7. What is a faint?

Is a temporary loss of consciousness. It happens when there isn't enough blood

going to the brain because of a drop in blood pressure.

C. ESSAY
In 500 words, discuss what have you learned in this subject.

On the subject of first aid and water safety I learned a lot, discovered that
there are different ways to give first aid to someone in the way I do It’s true that
having first aid training undoubtedly helps save lives. That’s not all though;
giving appropriate first aid immediately can help to reduce a person’s recovery
time and make the difference between the patient having a temporary or long
term disability. You’ll learn how to remain calm in emergency situations and
you’ll learn simple acronyms to help you recall the steps you need to take. First
aid training will make you confident and comfortable and therefore more
effective and in control when you need to be In some situations if a patient
doesn’t receive basic first aid care immediately their situation will deteriorate –
often rapidly. By being able to provide basic care you can stabilize a patient
until emergency medical services arrives. You’ll learn how to use basic
household items as tools if a first aid kit is not available meaning that you’ll be
able to cope with many situations. You’ll also be trained in how to collect
information and data about what happened and the patients’ condition. This
information will be passed on to the emergency services, which saves them
time – you will be a valuable link in the chain of survival. Having a basic first
aid knowledge means that you’ll be confident in your skills and abilities in
relation to first aid administration. By taking first aid training, it helps you to
reflect on yourself and how you and others react in certain situations. Having
this understanding will boost your confidence in a wide range of non-medical
day to day situations.