Lifeguard Written Test Questions And Answers

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________ and to protect ____________________. - Answer- patron safety and protect lives In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? - Answer- Knowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, courteous and consistent, positive, professional What different environments employ lifeguards? - Answer- lakes, beaches, coves, pool clubs, community pools The certificates you earn in this class will prepare you for working in which environment(s)? - Answer- *very environment that hires red cross certified lifeguards List one decision that a lifeguard may have to make? - Answer- F.I.N.D The FIND model stands for: - Answer- Figure out the problem, identify the possible solutions, name the pros and cons for each solution, decide which solutions is best Duty to act _____ - Answer- A legal responsibility to respond to an emergency while on the job. Standard of care - Answer- The benchmark by which the actions of a caregiver with similar training and experience is measured. Negligence _____ - Answer- A failure to act or to use reasonable care that results in injury or that causes further harm. Good Samaritan laws _____ - Answer- Statutes that generally provide legal protection to people who willingly (without a duty to act) give emergency care without being negligent or accepting anything in return Consent ______ - Answer- Permission to provide care given by an injured adult or the parent of an injured child to a rescuer or caregiver. This permission is implied when the adult is unresponsive or the child is unattended. Refusal of care ______ - Answer- An unwillingness to receive first aid or medical treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent or guardian) who must give consent. Abandonment ______ - Answ