AMERICAN RED CROSS -
LIFEGUARDING SKILLS - FINAL EXAM A
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED.
, You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a
struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - ANSWERA passive victim
who needs help.
A lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the swimming area
from his station because of glare from the afternoon sun. To maintain effective patron
surveillance, the lifeguard should: - ANSWERAdjust his position slightly to remove the
glare spot from his surveillance area.
A patron starts running on the deck. You blow your whistle to get her attention. Next,
you enforce the rules and regulations by: - ANSWERTelling her she could slip or fall
and she must walk on the deck.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - ANSWERInspecting the pool and rescue
equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by
actively scanning the assigned area.
A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the water and is
in distress. After you activate the emergency action plan (EAP), what are included in
your next steps? - ANSWERExtend a rescue tube to him while remaining on deck, then
provide any additional care.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWEREnforcing
facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them
For a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water: - ANSWERMinimize movement of the
victim's head and neck using the head splint technique.
While scanning your zone, you notice a person motionless in the water. The steps you
follow in a water emergency are performed in the following order: - ANSWERActivate
the EAP, enter the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe exit
point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed.
While scanning the pool, you witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go
under water. Which of the following applies? - ANSWERYou have a duty to act and
perform the appropriate rescue.
When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual in-line
stabilization is: - ANSWERProvided using the head splint technique.
Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: - ANSWEROne
of the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard.
LIFEGUARDING SKILLS - FINAL EXAM A
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED.
, You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a
struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - ANSWERA passive victim
who needs help.
A lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the swimming area
from his station because of glare from the afternoon sun. To maintain effective patron
surveillance, the lifeguard should: - ANSWERAdjust his position slightly to remove the
glare spot from his surveillance area.
A patron starts running on the deck. You blow your whistle to get her attention. Next,
you enforce the rules and regulations by: - ANSWERTelling her she could slip or fall
and she must walk on the deck.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - ANSWERInspecting the pool and rescue
equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by
actively scanning the assigned area.
A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the water and is
in distress. After you activate the emergency action plan (EAP), what are included in
your next steps? - ANSWERExtend a rescue tube to him while remaining on deck, then
provide any additional care.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWEREnforcing
facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them
For a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water: - ANSWERMinimize movement of the
victim's head and neck using the head splint technique.
While scanning your zone, you notice a person motionless in the water. The steps you
follow in a water emergency are performed in the following order: - ANSWERActivate
the EAP, enter the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe exit
point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed.
While scanning the pool, you witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go
under water. Which of the following applies? - ANSWERYou have a duty to act and
perform the appropriate rescue.
When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual in-line
stabilization is: - ANSWERProvided using the head splint technique.
Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: - ANSWEROne
of the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard.
