PANAL, KRISTINE RAIN C.

2BPED-A

Quiz No. 3

1. List when and how the following rescue techniques should be utilized.

Rescue Techniques When How

Shout and Signal
When the swimmer in danger is
responsive and shows weak
swimming ability.
Get his attentional by waving and shouting.
Then, in a loud, clear voice, tell him to kick
his legs and push towards you or the nearest
safe spot (waters edge, shallow water, etc.).

Reach
When the victim has fallen
close to the edge and if the
rescuer is a weak or non-
swimmer.
Find something you can reach out to the
victim with from
dry land, e.g., a stick. Lie down at the edge of
the water while reaching out. If possible,
also hold on to something.

Throw
When the rescuer is weak or
cannot swim, or when the
victim is too far away for a
single rescue.
Aim it so the victim can reach it, but do not hit
him in the head. Allow for wind and current
and aim upstream of the victim.
Once he has the object, instruct him on how
to paddle to safety. Unless it presents more
danger, he should swim with the current.

Wade
If the throw technique won’t
work and If the water is safe
and shallow enough (not over
your chest).
Test the depth with a long stick before wading
in and then use the stick to reach out. Hold
on to someone else or the bank.

Row/Boat
When there is a boat near you
and you know how to use it,
you can use the boat rescue.
Throw a tow rope/float to the conscious
victim. If he is calm, he could even hold on to
the boat although this is risky with a panicking
victim.

2. Discuss the significance of basic rescue techniques.

− One of the first things you should learn as a rescuer is that you should not always
focus on the safety of the people around you. You should also think about or
prioritize your safety. It is not called selfishness, because if we think deeper, who
will help the people in danger if you yourself, as a rescuer, are also in need
because you didn't think of your safety? If you are taking care of the others, you
should also take care of yourself. That is why you should also see the possibility
of the situation before doing the basic rescue for you to be able to save the life of
others and also your life. Knowing this knowledge increases your awareness of
your own health as well as any dangers in your environment.