LIFEGUARD REVIEW (AMERICAN RED
CROSS) COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
, 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
5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person
before providing first aid or emergency care - ANSWER1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or
what you can do to help
5. explain what you plan to do
what is the validity period of an american red cross lifeguarding certification? how does
an ARC certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWER-valid for 2 years
-additional training may be required to meet the state and local regulations or facility
specific policies
-to re certify, ARC certified lifeguards w a current certification may participate in a
review course
-individuals w an expired ARC lifeguard/first aid/AED certification may participate in the
full lifeguarding course
EAP (stand for) - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
Personal protective equipment for a lifeguard - ANSWER-gloves
-resuscitation masks
-gowns
-shields
-protective eye wear
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.
CROSS) COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
, 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
5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person
before providing first aid or emergency care - ANSWER1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or
what you can do to help
5. explain what you plan to do
what is the validity period of an american red cross lifeguarding certification? how does
an ARC certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWER-valid for 2 years
-additional training may be required to meet the state and local regulations or facility
specific policies
-to re certify, ARC certified lifeguards w a current certification may participate in a
review course
-individuals w an expired ARC lifeguard/first aid/AED certification may participate in the
full lifeguarding course
EAP (stand for) - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
Personal protective equipment for a lifeguard - ANSWER-gloves
-resuscitation masks
-gowns
-shields
-protective eye wear
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.
