Lifeguarding skills final exam Q&A 2022/2023

During a morning adult lap swim, you notice a swimmer who slows down and is no longer able to make any forward progress. What will happen if she is not assisted? - Answer- She is in danger of becoming an active victim who if not assisted. The hazard communication standard includes having MSDS information available. What is included in this information? - Answer- Contains information about what type of chemicals are in use at the facility. For a head, neck or spinal injury in the water you should... - Answer- Minimize movement of the victims head and neck using the head splint technique. If three lifeguards are on duty, emergency back-up coverage takes place when? - Answer- When a lifeguard enters the water for a rescue. A patron comes up to you complaining of neck pain. He says his hands and feet are tingling. What injury about you suspect, and what care would you provide? - Answer- You should suspect the head, neck or spinal injury. Immediately provide manual stabilization of the victims head and neck and summon EMS personnel. What is least important for a safe group visit to a pool? - Answer- Ensuring there are multiple activities planned for the group. What is true about accidental fecal release (AFRs)? - Answer- Require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention.. What is a technique used in the water to minimize movement of the victims head and neck? - Answer- Head splint. What is true if the manager of the facility has assigned you as the only lifeguard conducting patron surveillance? - Answer- You have been assigned to total coverage. You enter the mechanical room and find a maintenance worker lying on his back on the floor next to the ladder. You check the scene and determine it is safe to enter. During your primary assessment, you find the victim is unconscious but breathing. You must leave to get help, what should you do? - Answer- Move him into the H.A.IN.E.S. position. What pieces of equipment must a lifeguard have instantly accessible at all times? - Answer- Gloves, resuscitation mask, rescue tube. During an in-service training, lifeguards practice the steps of an emergency action plan. What are the steps? - Answer- Following rescue procedures, informing management and conducting staff debriefings.