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A comprehensive set of questions and answers covering key aspects of american red cross lifeguarding certification. It covers topics such as primary and secondary responsibilities, professional characteristics, emergency action plans, water park safety, rescue techniques, and equipment. Valuable for individuals preparing for the american red cross lifeguarding exam or seeking to refresh their knowledge.
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What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - CORRECT ANSWER Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance, Administering first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron surveillance. - CORRECT ANSWER Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and other duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing records and reports, and Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - CORRECT ANSWER Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive Lifeguards should always do what? - CORRECT ANSWER Be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER Negligence List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or emergency care. - CORRECT ANSWER State your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you can do to help What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? - CORRECT ANSWER Two years How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - CORRECT ANSWER Going through the Lifeguard class or course again Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - CORRECT ANSWER To ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their job, To ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and emergency action plans, and To ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulations of the facility What does EAP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the EAP? - CORRECT ANSWER So everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed aquatic facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER At least four hours of in-service training each month What are four topics that could be a discussed during in- service training? - CORRECT ANSWER Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and reports, and Physical conditioning) What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWER Helps you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an emergency In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? - CORRECT ANSWER Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are properly inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris, Water level and flow is appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and are operating properly
Why should water parks have signs posted at every attraction stating the water depth? - CORRECT ANSWER To prevent patrons from finding themselves in water that is deeper or shallower than they expected What rules are typically covered at water park attractions? - CORRECT ANSWER The minimum or maximum number of people allowed on an attraction or tube at a time, The maximum and minimum height or weight requirements for patrons using an attraction, Rules for winding rivers, No jumping or diving into the water, No climbing on any features, Rules for water slides, and No stacking of tubes or life jackets What are some factors that make lifeguarding water parks different than typical pool? - CORRECT ANSWER Various attractions, Ride Vehicles, Currents on attractions, Potentially larger crowds, and Different rules and EAPs What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER Gowns, Shields, Resuscitation masks, Gloves, and Protective Eyewear What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? (List at least two and include the reason(s) why this equipment should be worn or carried.) - CORRECT ANSWER Rescue tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and whistles are used to activate their facility's EAP and get attention of other members of the safety team and patrons for policy enforcement
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty?(List at least two and describe how/when each item is used.) - CORRECT ANSWER Backboards are used to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or spine and first aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at aquatic facilities As a lifeguard you are responsible for consistently enforcing what? - CORRECT ANSWER Your facility's rules and regulations List the five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility. - CORRECT ANSWER Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty, No running, pushing, or rough play, Dive in designated areas, No swimming with open or infected wounds, and No alcoholic beverages or drug use allowed Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready." - CORRECT ANSWER You are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue equipment for your facility and ready to enter the water to perform a rescue What is a good list of typical safety checklist items, along with others, applies to a lakefront swimming area? - CORRECT ANSWER Bottom conditions, pier attachments, buoys, and safety lines
What is a list of typical rules that applies to a lakefront swimming area? - CORRECT ANSWER No swimming under piers and no fishing near swimming area You must be prepared to respond to emergencies that are outside of the immediate aquatic environment and not part of your zone of responsibility. Describe three areas where these emergencies could occur. - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Parking lots
and you spot an active drowning victim. - CORRECT ANSWER Stride Jump Which type of entry would you use if: You have just rotated to a roving station during open swim at a crowded waterfront and spot a swimmer in distress. - CORRECT ANSWER Slide In Entry What are the two most common assists and when should each be used? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Simple Assist 2 ) Reaching Assist You are approaching a victim who is vertical in the water, near the surface in 4 feet of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious. - CORRECT ANSWER Passive Victim Front Rescue You are approaching a child who is facing away from you and struggling to keep their head above water. - CORRECT ANSWER Active Victim Rear Rescue You are approaching a victim from behind who appears to be unconscious. - CORRECT ANSWER Passive Victim Rear Rescue A victim in the water is not breathing. - CORRECT ANSWER Always remove a victim who is not breathing from the water as soon as possible to provide care. However, if doing so will delay care, then perform in-water ventilations until you can remove the victim.
What are four core objectives in any rescue situation? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Ensure the safety of the victim, yourself and others in the vicinity. This includes the entry, approach, rescue, removal and care provided.
Fill in the blank. The ________________________ technique is used for performing manual in-line stabilization for victims in the water. - CORRECT ANSWER Head splint Backboards are a standard piece of rescue equipment used at aquatic facilities for immobilizing and removing the victim from the water. Backboards work best when they are equipped with: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) A chest strap to secure the victim to the board
backboarding procedure, communication with the victim is important. What should lifeguards tell the victim? - CORRECT ANSWER - Let the victim know what you are doing
In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or drowning victims. List each type with three observable characteristics for each. - CORRECT ANSWER Distressed swimmer
What type of station is good to use with a crowded zone? - CORRECT ANSWER Roving Stations A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a drowning victim within how much time? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 seconds The size of a zone should allow for a lifeguard to recognize an emergency, reach the victim, extricate and provide ventilation's within how much time? Explain why. - CORRECT ANSWER 1 1/2 to 2 minutes because in that amount of time you might be able to resuscitate the victim What is the difference between total and zone coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER Total coverage - When only one lifeguard is conducting patron surveillance for an entire pool while on duty. Zone coverage - When the swimming area is divided into separate zones, with one zone for each lifeguard station. Lifeguards should be actively ___________ their zones, because ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER Searching their zones because they need to recognize signs indicating that someone may need help. You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. All of the following will help you deal with the monotony EXCEPT for which? - CORRECT ANSWER Swing your whistle lanyard It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the following can help you stay alert
EXECPT for which? - CORRECT ANSWER Jump in the pool while on surveillance duty to cool off The glare of the lights on the water and the water movements are making it hard to see all areas of your zone. What are some things you can do? - CORRECT ANSWER - A | Wear polarized sunglasses.
RID stands for - CORRECT ANSWER R: Recognition I: Intrusion D: Distraction During rotation, both lifeguards must ensure there is no lapse in patron surveillance, even for a brief moment. To ensure this, what should each lifeguard do? - CORRECT ANSWER The incoming lifeguard should search the zone and be aware of the activity level in the zone you will be guarding. Begin searching your zone as you are walking toward your station, checking all areas of the water from the bottom to the surface The outgoing lifeguard should inform you of any situations that need special attention. The exchange of information should be brief, and patron surveillance must be maintained throughout the entire rotation Which scanning challenge often occurs at waterfronts but should not exist at pools? - CORRECT ANSWER Murky water Who normally provides training for watercraft used at some waterfront facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER Facility management List the three major strategies a lifeguard can use to help prevent injuries at an aquatic facility. - CORRECT ANSWER
equipment and follow rules to prevent behaviors that lead to injury. You are in the lifeguard office taking a break from surveillance duty and a camp counselor requests a swim test for a new camper. You use the Red Cross water competency sequence to conduct a swim test. Describe these steps in order: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Enter the water and completely submerge.
What are the EAP actions for a situation where the victim is responsive and does not require additional care? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Signal
Why? - CORRECT ANSWER Facility manager or company spokesperson - your doing so may lead to legal action. Why might a supervisor chose NOT to re-open a facility that was closed during an emergency? Provide one example. - CORRECT ANSWER There might not be enough lifeguards to return or there might be spills that need to be cleaned up Members of the safety team, including non-lifeguard personnel, should be: - CORRECT ANSWER Trained and certified in first aid and CPR/AED at the same level of the lifeguard team (for professionals) After an emergency has been resolved, there are still three important tasks to complete. Explain each task. - CORRECT ANSWER Report: complete an incident report form Advise: advise the victim on next steps (ex. go to doctor) Release: release the victim to the appropriate parties (ex: child to their parent)