StarGuard Elite LifeGuard Module 3 - Response and
Rescue questions with correct answers
What are some helpful phrases to help you decide to act. Correct
Answer-"When in doubt, check it out!" and "If you don't know, go!"
What is a EAP Correct Answer-EAP stands for Emergency Action Plans
which is a written document detailing who does what, and when, in the
event of an emergency.
An effective EAP should be all of the following.... Correct Answer--
Posted in a visible area for quick reference
- Simple and easy to follow
- Practiced using realistic and appropriate scenarios
- Designed to include everyone who will respond
- Developed for various types of emergencies relevant to your situation
such as drowning, injury, severe weather, active shooter, missing child,
chemical release, or fire
Some of the duties to be defined in an EAP for your facility may include
the following: Correct Answer-- Methods to contact, provide access, and
assist EMS
- Request and implement equipment and help
- Maintain a safe environment through surveillance, neutralizing unsafe
conditions, and/or evacuating guests
- Attending to the person and providing care
- Communicating with supervision, guests, media, etc.
, - Securing evidence, guests belongings, etc.
- Documenting the incident
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a responsive person
rescue? Correct Answer-one long whistle blast
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a unresponsive person
rescue? Correct Answer-two long whistle blast
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that you need help? Correct
Answer-Raised fist
How do you get a fellow lifeguards attention? Correct Answer-two short
whistle blasts
How do you get a fellow lifeguards to cover your zone? Correct
Answer-two short whistle blasts AND tapping the top of your head
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that everything is ok and to
resume activity? Correct Answer-Thumbs-up
What should every lifeguard have on them? Correct Answer-
Communication device - one whistle for each lifeguard (other
communication devices may be used in addition to the whistle)
Rescue tube - one for each lifeguard on station in water depth greater
than 2 feet (.6m)
Rescue questions with correct answers
What are some helpful phrases to help you decide to act. Correct
Answer-"When in doubt, check it out!" and "If you don't know, go!"
What is a EAP Correct Answer-EAP stands for Emergency Action Plans
which is a written document detailing who does what, and when, in the
event of an emergency.
An effective EAP should be all of the following.... Correct Answer--
Posted in a visible area for quick reference
- Simple and easy to follow
- Practiced using realistic and appropriate scenarios
- Designed to include everyone who will respond
- Developed for various types of emergencies relevant to your situation
such as drowning, injury, severe weather, active shooter, missing child,
chemical release, or fire
Some of the duties to be defined in an EAP for your facility may include
the following: Correct Answer-- Methods to contact, provide access, and
assist EMS
- Request and implement equipment and help
- Maintain a safe environment through surveillance, neutralizing unsafe
conditions, and/or evacuating guests
- Attending to the person and providing care
- Communicating with supervision, guests, media, etc.
, - Securing evidence, guests belongings, etc.
- Documenting the incident
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a responsive person
rescue? Correct Answer-one long whistle blast
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a unresponsive person
rescue? Correct Answer-two long whistle blast
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that you need help? Correct
Answer-Raised fist
How do you get a fellow lifeguards attention? Correct Answer-two short
whistle blasts
How do you get a fellow lifeguards to cover your zone? Correct
Answer-two short whistle blasts AND tapping the top of your head
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that everything is ok and to
resume activity? Correct Answer-Thumbs-up
What should every lifeguard have on them? Correct Answer-
Communication device - one whistle for each lifeguard (other
communication devices may be used in addition to the whistle)
Rescue tube - one for each lifeguard on station in water depth greater
than 2 feet (.6m)
