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American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual
Questions & Answers
1. Primary Responsibilities
Answer 1. Monitor patron activities
2. Prevent injuries and hazards
3. Enforce rules
4. Respond quick to emergencies
5. Administer CPR and First AID
2. Secondary Responsibilities
Answer 1. Test water chemistry
2. Swim tests and safety lessons
3. Cleaning and maintenance
4. Records and reports
5. Opening and closing duties
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3. LG Characteristics
Answer 1. Sit and stand upright
2. Be well groomed
3. Keep rescue equipment positioned for immediate use
4. Stay focused
5. Keep interactions brief
4. Obtaining Consent
Answer 1. State name
2. State level of training
3. Ask for consent to help
4. Assess the problem
5. Explain plan of action
5. How long is the validity period of a certification and how do you get recer- tified?
Answer 2 years, take recertification class.
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6. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Answer Facility specific, helps LGs to efficiently perform their responsibilities. It should be facility
specific to fit the certain needs and charac- teristics of the facility.
7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Answer 1. Gloves
2. Resuscitation mask
3. Eyewear
4. Blood spill kit
8. Equipment Worn On Duty
Answer 1. Rescue tube
2. Hip pack (holds gloves and mask)
3. Whistle
9. Common Pool Rules
Answer 1. No running or rough play
2. No glass, alcohol or smoking
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual
Questions & Answers
1. Primary Responsibilities
Answer 1. Monitor patron activities
2. Prevent injuries and hazards
3. Enforce rules
4. Respond quick to emergencies
5. Administer CPR and First AID
2. Secondary Responsibilities
Answer 1. Test water chemistry
2. Swim tests and safety lessons
3. Cleaning and maintenance
4. Records and reports
5. Opening and closing duties
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3. LG Characteristics
Answer 1. Sit and stand upright
2. Be well groomed
3. Keep rescue equipment positioned for immediate use
4. Stay focused
5. Keep interactions brief
4. Obtaining Consent
Answer 1. State name
2. State level of training
3. Ask for consent to help
4. Assess the problem
5. Explain plan of action
5. How long is the validity period of a certification and how do you get recer- tified?
Answer 2 years, take recertification class.
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6. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Answer Facility specific, helps LGs to efficiently perform their responsibilities. It should be facility
specific to fit the certain needs and charac- teristics of the facility.
7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Answer 1. Gloves
2. Resuscitation mask
3. Eyewear
4. Blood spill kit
8. Equipment Worn On Duty
Answer 1. Rescue tube
2. Hip pack (holds gloves and mask)
3. Whistle
9. Common Pool Rules
Answer 1. No running or rough play
2. No glass, alcohol or smoking
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