Lifeguarding Sample Acronym

Question: What does S in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer: Signs and Symptoms.

Question: What does A in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer: Allergies.

Question: What does M in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer: Medications.

Question: What does P in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer: Pertinent Past Medical History.

Question: What does L in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer: Last Oral Intake.

Question: What does E in SAMPLE stand for?

Answer: Events leading up to the incident.

Question: What does AED stand for?

Answer: Automated External Defibrillator.

Question: What does F in FIND stand for?

Answer: Figure out the problem.

Question: What does I in FIND stand for?

Answer: Identify possible solutions.

Question: What does N in FIND stand for?

Answer: Name all pros and cons of each solution.

Question: What does D in FIND stand for?

Answer: Decide what solution is best, then act.

Question: What is "Thermocline?"

Answer: A condition where the surface water may be warm and comfortable, then water at a depth of several feet is much colder.

Question: What is "Hypothermia?"

Answer: It is when your body has a very low temperature.

Question: What is "Chlorine?"

Answer: Chlorine is one of the most common chemicals used to disinfect pools and spas.

Question: What is "Hypochlorous Acid" also known as?

Answer: Free Chlorine.

Question: What is the NOAA?

Answer: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.