AMERICAN RED CROSS - SHALLOW
WATER LIFEGUARDING SKILLS - FINAL
EXAM A 100% SOLVED.
, A child falls backwards from a water play structure in extremely shallow water. She can
not stand up. You suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. You should: - ANSWERProvide
manual in-line stabilization by placing vour hands on either side of her head until more
help arrives.
After removing a conscious victim you suspect has a spinal injury from the water, you
should do all the following except: - ANSWERDry the victim off and apply the automated
external defibrillator (AED) pads.
A large number of patrons are swimming at the facility. For effective patron surveillance,
your supervisor decides to add another shallow water lifeguard station and tells you to
modify the zone coverage based on the new station to: - ANSWERReduce the number
of patrons watched by each lifeguard.
A mother walks her son over to you stating that he fell on the pool deck and hit his
head. You notice he has blood and fluid running from his ear and he is feeling dizzy.
What steps should you take next? - ANSWERProvide manual stabilization while the
other lifeguards prepare to backboard him.
A patron comes up to you complaining of neck pain. He says his hands and feet are
tingling. What injury might you suspect, and what care would you provide? -
ANSWERYou should suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. Immediately provide manual
stabilization of the victim's head and neck and summon EMS personnel.
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.
A shallow water lifeguard: - ANSWERIs prepared to recognize and respond to aquatic
emergencies where water is up to 5 feet deep.
A shallow water lifeguard keeps an eye on the patrons of the pool, checking the bottom,
middle and surface of the water. He is demonstrating: - ANSWEREffective scanning.
A shallow water lifeguard may expect to have total coverage surveillance responsibility
assigned when: - ANSWERThere is a winding river with a current where adults are
walking and some children are using lifejackets.
A shallow water lifeguard would most likely prevent patron injuries by: -
ANSWEREnsuring that the entire assigned zone of surveillance can be effectively
scanned and is free of hazards.
WATER LIFEGUARDING SKILLS - FINAL
EXAM A 100% SOLVED.
, A child falls backwards from a water play structure in extremely shallow water. She can
not stand up. You suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. You should: - ANSWERProvide
manual in-line stabilization by placing vour hands on either side of her head until more
help arrives.
After removing a conscious victim you suspect has a spinal injury from the water, you
should do all the following except: - ANSWERDry the victim off and apply the automated
external defibrillator (AED) pads.
A large number of patrons are swimming at the facility. For effective patron surveillance,
your supervisor decides to add another shallow water lifeguard station and tells you to
modify the zone coverage based on the new station to: - ANSWERReduce the number
of patrons watched by each lifeguard.
A mother walks her son over to you stating that he fell on the pool deck and hit his
head. You notice he has blood and fluid running from his ear and he is feeling dizzy.
What steps should you take next? - ANSWERProvide manual stabilization while the
other lifeguards prepare to backboard him.
A patron comes up to you complaining of neck pain. He says his hands and feet are
tingling. What injury might you suspect, and what care would you provide? -
ANSWERYou should suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. Immediately provide manual
stabilization of the victim's head and neck and summon EMS personnel.
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.
A shallow water lifeguard: - ANSWERIs prepared to recognize and respond to aquatic
emergencies where water is up to 5 feet deep.
A shallow water lifeguard keeps an eye on the patrons of the pool, checking the bottom,
middle and surface of the water. He is demonstrating: - ANSWEREffective scanning.
A shallow water lifeguard may expect to have total coverage surveillance responsibility
assigned when: - ANSWERThere is a winding river with a current where adults are
walking and some children are using lifejackets.
A shallow water lifeguard would most likely prevent patron injuries by: -
ANSWEREnsuring that the entire assigned zone of surveillance can be effectively
scanned and is free of hazards.
