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Where is your E&A license valid at? ✔️✔️E&A faculties
A lifeguard can function without any assistance during an emergency. (True or False)
✔️✔️False
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment. (True or False) ✔️✔️False
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another lifeguard's attention, along with
TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my zone. (True or
False) ✔️✔️False
Performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20 PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained while
each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed). Both
incoming and outgoing lifeguards must perform a PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the
rotation process is complete. (True or False) ✔️✔️True
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) should include, among other items.
a) Emergency type and how it is recognized
b) Equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene
c) Role and action of supervisors if available
d) Transfer of care to emergency medical services personnel
e) All of these should be included, among other items ✔️✔️e) All of these should be included,
among other items
, Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each other. (True or False)
✔️✔️False
Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of guest or time of day. (True or False)
✔️✔️True
Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist lifeguards in enforcement.
(True or False) ✔️✔️True
The "C" in CARE stands for "Charisma" as in, best lifeguards have it. (True or False) ✔️✔️False
Looking at outcomes when dealing with difficult situations will allow lifeguards to know how to
best handle the situation if it were to occur in the future. (True or False) ✔️✔️True
After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened. (True or False) ✔️✔️False
Lightning can be detected using the following method:
a) Observations
b) National Weather Service Website or Radio
c) Installed lightning detector at the facility
d) Weather app on your supervisor's smartphone
e) Any of these may work ✔️✔️e) Any of these may work
Lifeguards can enhance both safety and the enjoyment of guests who are non-swimmers, weak
swimmers or children by:
a) Encouraging such guests to remain in the shallow end because it is the safest part of the pool
b) Reminding such guests that there are other recreational activities they may enjoy, such as
hiking and reading
c) Encouraging the use of properly fitted and worn life jackets
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Where is your E&A license valid at? ✔️✔️E&A faculties
A lifeguard can function without any assistance during an emergency. (True or False)
✔️✔️False
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment. (True or False) ✔️✔️False
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another lifeguard's attention, along with
TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my zone. (True or
False) ✔️✔️False
Performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20 PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained while
each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed). Both
incoming and outgoing lifeguards must perform a PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the
rotation process is complete. (True or False) ✔️✔️True
Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) should include, among other items.
a) Emergency type and how it is recognized
b) Equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene
c) Role and action of supervisors if available
d) Transfer of care to emergency medical services personnel
e) All of these should be included, among other items ✔️✔️e) All of these should be included,
among other items
, Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each other. (True or False)
✔️✔️False
Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of guest or time of day. (True or False)
✔️✔️True
Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist lifeguards in enforcement.
(True or False) ✔️✔️True
The "C" in CARE stands for "Charisma" as in, best lifeguards have it. (True or False) ✔️✔️False
Looking at outcomes when dealing with difficult situations will allow lifeguards to know how to
best handle the situation if it were to occur in the future. (True or False) ✔️✔️True
After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened. (True or False) ✔️✔️False
Lightning can be detected using the following method:
a) Observations
b) National Weather Service Website or Radio
c) Installed lightning detector at the facility
d) Weather app on your supervisor's smartphone
e) Any of these may work ✔️✔️e) Any of these may work
Lifeguards can enhance both safety and the enjoyment of guests who are non-swimmers, weak
swimmers or children by:
a) Encouraging such guests to remain in the shallow end because it is the safest part of the pool
b) Reminding such guests that there are other recreational activities they may enjoy, such as
hiking and reading
c) Encouraging the use of properly fitted and worn life jackets
