LIFEGUARD REVIEW (AMERICAN RED
CROSS)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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primary responsibility of a lifeguard - ANSWERto prevent drowning and other injuries
from occurring at their aquatic center
5 characteristics of lifeguard - ANSWER1. knowledge and skilled
2.reliable
3.mature
4.courteous and consistent
5.positive
lifeguards should - ANSWERalways be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty
equipment that should always be worn or carried by lifeguard at all times while on
duty - ANSWER-rescue tube-should be worn at all times when performing patron
surveillance. Rescue tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and they
are the primary pierce of equipment used to perform a water rescue.
-Hip-packs containing gloves and resuscitation mask should be worn by lifeguards at
all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that equipment is instantly available
in an emergency
-Resuscitation mask allow lifeguards to breathe air into a victim without making
mouth-to-mouth contact. Resuscitation mask should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip
pack at all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that it is available instantly
in an emergency.
-A Whistle is a signaling device for lifeguards used to activate the facility's EAP and
to get attention of other members of the safety team as well as patrons for policy
enforcement. Whistles should be loud, made of material that will not rust and have
breakaway lanyards. Lifeguards should wear whistles at all times.
-Disposable Gloves are used to protect lifeguards that may be exposed to blood or
other potentially infectious material (OPIM). Gloves should be carried in the
Lifeguard's hip pack at all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that they are
available instantly in an emergency
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on
duty? - ANSWER-Backboards are a standard piece of equipment used at aquatic
facilities to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on
their own or they have a possible head, neck or spinal injury.
-Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used to analyze the hearts rhythm
and deliver an electrical shock (when needed) to help re-established an effective
heart rhythm. AEDs are used in conjunction with CPR.
, -First aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at aquatic facilities
including bleeding and wounds and help stabilize injuries to muscles, bones and
joints.
-Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) resuscitators are used to ventilate a victim in respiratory
arrest or when performing CPR with more than one rescuer.
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to prevent lifeguards from coming into
direct contact with a victim's body fluids. PPE includes gloves, resuscitation masks,
gowns, masks, shields and protective eyewear.
-Rescue boards (for waterfront facilities) are used as standard equipment at
waterfront facilities and are designed to accommodate a lifeguard plus one or more
victims. Rescue boards may be used during rescues to quickly paddle out long
distances or as a patrolling device for lifeguards
as a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSWERconsistently enforcing your
facility's rules and regulations
common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility - ANSWER-Swim
only when a lifeguard is on duty.
-Swim diapers are required for small children or people with incontinence.
-No swimming with open or infected wounds.
-Obey lifeguard instructions at all times.
-No running, pushing or rough play.
-No hyperventilating before swimming underwater or breath-holding contests.
-No sitting or playing near or with drains or suction fittings.
-Dive only in designated areas.
-No glass containers in the pool area and locker rooms.
explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready" - ANSWERmeans that you
are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue equipment for your facility and ready
to enter the water to perform a rescue
three types of swimmers in distress and characteristics of each - ANSWER1.
distressed swimmer
-able to keep face out of water
-able to call and wave for help
-treading in water
-horizontal, vertical or diagonal, depending on what they use to support themselves
2.drowning (active) victim
-not able to call for help
-trying to keep face above water
-may be in a horizontal face-down position
-has extended the arms to the side or front, pressing down for support
-positioned vertically in the water with an ineffective kick; a young child may tip into a
horizontal face down position
-might continue to struggle underwater once submerged
-eventually will lose consciousness and stop moving
3.drowning (passive) victim
-might float face-down at or near the surface or might sink to the bottom
-may be limp or have slight convulsive-type movements
-has no defined arm or leg action, no locomotion and no breathing
CROSS)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
primary responsibility of a lifeguard - ANSWERto prevent drowning and other injuries
from occurring at their aquatic center
5 characteristics of lifeguard - ANSWER1. knowledge and skilled
2.reliable
3.mature
4.courteous and consistent
5.positive
lifeguards should - ANSWERalways be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty
equipment that should always be worn or carried by lifeguard at all times while on
duty - ANSWER-rescue tube-should be worn at all times when performing patron
surveillance. Rescue tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and they
are the primary pierce of equipment used to perform a water rescue.
-Hip-packs containing gloves and resuscitation mask should be worn by lifeguards at
all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that equipment is instantly available
in an emergency
-Resuscitation mask allow lifeguards to breathe air into a victim without making
mouth-to-mouth contact. Resuscitation mask should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip
pack at all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that it is available instantly
in an emergency.
-A Whistle is a signaling device for lifeguards used to activate the facility's EAP and
to get attention of other members of the safety team as well as patrons for policy
enforcement. Whistles should be loud, made of material that will not rust and have
breakaway lanyards. Lifeguards should wear whistles at all times.
-Disposable Gloves are used to protect lifeguards that may be exposed to blood or
other potentially infectious material (OPIM). Gloves should be carried in the
Lifeguard's hip pack at all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that they are
available instantly in an emergency
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on
duty? - ANSWER-Backboards are a standard piece of equipment used at aquatic
facilities to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on
their own or they have a possible head, neck or spinal injury.
-Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used to analyze the hearts rhythm
and deliver an electrical shock (when needed) to help re-established an effective
heart rhythm. AEDs are used in conjunction with CPR.
, -First aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at aquatic facilities
including bleeding and wounds and help stabilize injuries to muscles, bones and
joints.
-Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) resuscitators are used to ventilate a victim in respiratory
arrest or when performing CPR with more than one rescuer.
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to prevent lifeguards from coming into
direct contact with a victim's body fluids. PPE includes gloves, resuscitation masks,
gowns, masks, shields and protective eyewear.
-Rescue boards (for waterfront facilities) are used as standard equipment at
waterfront facilities and are designed to accommodate a lifeguard plus one or more
victims. Rescue boards may be used during rescues to quickly paddle out long
distances or as a patrolling device for lifeguards
as a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSWERconsistently enforcing your
facility's rules and regulations
common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility - ANSWER-Swim
only when a lifeguard is on duty.
-Swim diapers are required for small children or people with incontinence.
-No swimming with open or infected wounds.
-Obey lifeguard instructions at all times.
-No running, pushing or rough play.
-No hyperventilating before swimming underwater or breath-holding contests.
-No sitting or playing near or with drains or suction fittings.
-Dive only in designated areas.
-No glass containers in the pool area and locker rooms.
explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready" - ANSWERmeans that you
are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue equipment for your facility and ready
to enter the water to perform a rescue
three types of swimmers in distress and characteristics of each - ANSWER1.
distressed swimmer
-able to keep face out of water
-able to call and wave for help
-treading in water
-horizontal, vertical or diagonal, depending on what they use to support themselves
2.drowning (active) victim
-not able to call for help
-trying to keep face above water
-may be in a horizontal face-down position
-has extended the arms to the side or front, pressing down for support
-positioned vertically in the water with an ineffective kick; a young child may tip into a
horizontal face down position
-might continue to struggle underwater once submerged
-eventually will lose consciousness and stop moving
3.drowning (passive) victim
-might float face-down at or near the surface or might sink to the bottom
-may be limp or have slight convulsive-type movements
-has no defined arm or leg action, no locomotion and no breathing
