AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? -
ANSWERGloves, resuscitation masks, masks and eye wear are all personal
protective equipment.
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty?
And why? - ANSWERThey should always have them worn or carried so that they
can respond quickly and appropriately to an emergency.
Which List of typical safety checklist items along with others applies to a lakefront
swimming area? - ANSWERBottom conditions, pier attachments, buoys, and safety
lines.
Which list of typical rules along with others applies to a lakefront swimming area? -
ANSWERno swimming under piers and no fishing in the swimming areas
In a waterpark setting what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? -
ANSWERYou should also check the attractions for loose bolts, cracks, breaks, loose
safety nets, unusual noises and areas that may increase slipping or water flow
problems.
What safety equipment or items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on
duty? - ANSWERRescue tubes and whistles should be easy access for the lifeguard
because they are most likely needed.
As a lifeguard you are responsible for... - ANSWERConsistently enforcing your
facility's rules and regulations
List five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility -
ANSWER1. no drug or alcohol use
2. no running pushing or rough play
3. no swimming without a lifeguard on duty
4. no swimming with open or infected wounds, or diarrhea
5. diving only in designated areas
Explain what it means to be equipped and rescue ready - ANSWEREquipped and
rescue-ready means that you are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue
equipment for your facility and ready to enter the water to perform a rescue.
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? -
ANSWERGloves, resuscitation masks, masks and eye wear are all personal
protective equipment.
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty?
And why? - ANSWERThey should always have them worn or carried so that they
can respond quickly and appropriately to an emergency.
Which List of typical safety checklist items along with others applies to a lakefront
swimming area? - ANSWERBottom conditions, pier attachments, buoys, and safety
lines.
Which list of typical rules along with others applies to a lakefront swimming area? -
ANSWERno swimming under piers and no fishing in the swimming areas
In a waterpark setting what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? -
ANSWERYou should also check the attractions for loose bolts, cracks, breaks, loose
safety nets, unusual noises and areas that may increase slipping or water flow
problems.
What safety equipment or items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on
duty? - ANSWERRescue tubes and whistles should be easy access for the lifeguard
because they are most likely needed.
As a lifeguard you are responsible for... - ANSWERConsistently enforcing your
facility's rules and regulations
List five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility -
ANSWER1. no drug or alcohol use
2. no running pushing or rough play
3. no swimming without a lifeguard on duty
4. no swimming with open or infected wounds, or diarrhea
5. diving only in designated areas
Explain what it means to be equipped and rescue ready - ANSWEREquipped and
rescue-ready means that you are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue
equipment for your facility and ready to enter the water to perform a rescue.
