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What will American Red Cross Lifeguarding class the job, you have legal responsibility to act in an
teach you? (pg. 2) - ANSWER -Teach you emergency
skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic
emergencies. Teach land and water rescue skills
plus first aid and CPR Negligence (pg. 6) - ANSWER -When a
person receiving emergency care has additional
harm because lifeguards failed to follow the
Primary Responsibilities of Lifeguards (pg. 2) - standard of care
ANSWER -Monitor activities in and near
water, prevent injuries by minimalizing hazardous
situations, enforce facility rules, recognize and Consent (pg. 6) - ANSWER -All people
respond quickly, administering first aid and CPR, giving medical care MUST obtain consent before
work as a team with other facility employees helping an individual
Secondary Responsibilities of Lifeguards (pg. 2- Rescue Tube (pg. 13) - ANSWER -45-54
3) - ANSWER -test pool water chemistry, inch vinyl, foam-filled tube with an attached tow
assisting patrons, cleaning/maintenance of pool line and shoulder strap capable of keeping
area, completing records and reports victims afloat
(pg. 4) Professional Lifeguards SHOULD NOT - Resuscitation Masks (pg. 13) - ANSWER -
ANSWER -Leave your posted station or Transparent, flexible device that creates a tight
area while on duty, use mobile phones or other seal over the victims mouth and nose to allow
types of communication while on duty, slouch in you to breathe air into a victim without making
chair, participate in conversation with other mouth-to-mouth contact.
patrons or lifeguard staff, eat on stand, use
alcohol or drugs (any that could negatively
impact your alertness) Gloves (pg. 13) - ANSWER -Disposable
(single-use) gloves are used to protect
employees that may be exposed to blood or other
F.I.N.D (pg. 6) - ANSWER -F=Figure out bodily fluids.
the problem
I= Identify possible solutions
N= Name the pros and cons for each solution. Backboards (pg. 13) - ANSWER -Standard
D= Decide which solution is best, then act on itpiece of equipment used at aquatics facilities to
remove victims from water when they are unable
to exit the water on their own. Backboards are
EAP (pg. 6) - ANSWER -Emergency Action also used during head, neck, or back injuries
Plan
PPE (pg. 14) - ANSWER -Personal
Duty to Act (pg. 6) - ANSWER -While on Protective Equipment: specialized clothing,
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equipment, and supplies used to prevent you 5. Backwash filter and return chlorine levels to
from coming into direct contact with a victims normal levels before opening pool
body fluids
Lightening / Thunder in Area (pg. 25) -
BVM (pg. 14) - ANSWER -Bag-Valve-Mask ANSWER -1. Clear Pool / Pool Area
Resuscitator: handheld device attached to a 2. Listen / Follow National Weather Service
resuscitation mask used to ventilate a victim in Reports
respiratory arrest when performing CPR. BVM 3. Wait for 30 minutes after the last sight or
REQUIRES TWO RESCUERS. sound of thunder before resuming activity
Oxygen Cylinder and Delivery Device (pg. 14) - Common Rules (pg. 27) - ANSWER -Swim
ANSWER -Breathing device used to only when lifeguard on duty, swim diapers
administer emergency oxygen to a victim required, no swimming with open or infected
experiencing breathing or cardiac emergency wound, obey lifeguard instructions at all times, no
running, pushing or horseplay, no
hyperventilating or underwater breath holding, no
AED (pg. 14) - ANSWER -Automated sitting or playing near or with drains/suction
External Defibrillators: portable electronic device fittings, dive only in designated areas
that analyzes a victims heart rhythm and delivers
electrical shock to re-establich proper rhythm.
Management and Safety (pg.30) -
ANSWER -As a lifeguard, your job is to
RWI (pg. 24) - ANSWER -Recreational follow and enforce your facility's rules and
Water Illness: earaches, rashes, diarrhea that regulations
can cause illness in aquatics facility
Addressing Unsafe Conditions (pg. 31) -
Formed Stool Emergency (pg. 24) - ANSWER -Lifeguards experiencing any
ANSWER -1. Continue Operation of unsafe conditions should report all issues to
Filtration System management
2. pH must be below 7.5
3. Free chlorine level to AT LEAST 2 ppm
4. Maintain those levels 25 minutes before re- MSDS (pg. 31) - ANSWER -Material Safety
opening pool Data Sheet: list of every chemical stored at
facility listing the contents of the chemical
Diarrheal Discharge Emergency (pg. 24) -
ANSWER -1. Continue operation of Bloodborne Pathogens (pg. 32) -
circulation system ANSWER -body fluids that may contain
2. pH must be below 7.5 disease-causing bacteria and viruses
3. Free chlorine level to AT LEAST 20 ppm
4. Maintain those levels for 13 hours
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Patron Surveillance (pg. 33) - ANSWER - 2. Intrusion (secondary duties, like maintenance,
keeping a close watch over the people in the intrudes on lifeguards primary duties)
facility and intervening when necessary 3. Distraction (distracted from surveillance)
(pg. 34) The process of drowning begins when... Zone of Responsibility (pg.44) - ANSWER -
- ANSWER -water enters the victims airway a specific area that you are responsible for when
lifeguarding one station.
Laryngospasm (pg. 34) - ANSWER -a
sudden closure of the larynx or windpipe (air Zone Coverage (pg. 45) - ANSWER -Pool is
cannot reach the lungs when this occurs) divided into separate zones. Each lifeguard is
responsible for their own zone. Typically zones
overlap in certain spots to have double coverage
(pg. 34) Cardiac Arrest can occur within... -
ANSWER -3 minutes of being submerged
Risk Management (pg. 53) - ANSWER -
involves identifying dangerous conditions or
(pg. 34) Brain Damage or Death can occur behaviors that can cause injuries and then taking
within... - ANSWER -4-6 minutes of being steps to minimize or eliminate those conditions or
submerged behaviors.
Life Threatening Injuries (pg. 53) -
Effective Surveillance (pg. 34) - ANSWER -
recognition of dangerous behaviors, victim ANSWER -drowning, head/neck/back
recognition, effective scanning, zone of injuries, breathing/cardiac situations,
surveillance responsibility, lifeguard stations unconsciousness, major cuts
Active Drowning Victim (pg. 37) - Non-life threatening injuries (pg. 53) -
ANSWER -a drowning victim who is ANSWER -slipping, tripping, falling, minor
struggling to remain at the surface of the water cuts, sunburns, dislocations
(still conscious)
Preventative Lifeguarding (pg. 53) -
Passive Drowning Victim (pg. 38) - ANSWER -trying to make sure emergencies
ANSWER -a drowning victim who is not do not happen in the first place
conscious. They do not struggle and slip under
the water suddenly.
PFD (pg. 63) - ANSWER -Personal
Floatation Device: swim vests (life-jacket,
RID Factor (pg. 44) - ANSWER -1. buoyant vest, flotation vest) should ALWAYS be
Recognition (fail to recognize victim) U.S. Coast Guard Approved
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What will American Red Cross Lifeguarding class the job, you have legal responsibility to act in an
teach you? (pg. 2) - ANSWER -Teach you emergency
skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic
emergencies. Teach land and water rescue skills
plus first aid and CPR Negligence (pg. 6) - ANSWER -When a
person receiving emergency care has additional
harm because lifeguards failed to follow the
Primary Responsibilities of Lifeguards (pg. 2) - standard of care
ANSWER -Monitor activities in and near
water, prevent injuries by minimalizing hazardous
situations, enforce facility rules, recognize and Consent (pg. 6) - ANSWER -All people
respond quickly, administering first aid and CPR, giving medical care MUST obtain consent before
work as a team with other facility employees helping an individual
Secondary Responsibilities of Lifeguards (pg. 2- Rescue Tube (pg. 13) - ANSWER -45-54
3) - ANSWER -test pool water chemistry, inch vinyl, foam-filled tube with an attached tow
assisting patrons, cleaning/maintenance of pool line and shoulder strap capable of keeping
area, completing records and reports victims afloat
(pg. 4) Professional Lifeguards SHOULD NOT - Resuscitation Masks (pg. 13) - ANSWER -
ANSWER -Leave your posted station or Transparent, flexible device that creates a tight
area while on duty, use mobile phones or other seal over the victims mouth and nose to allow
types of communication while on duty, slouch in you to breathe air into a victim without making
chair, participate in conversation with other mouth-to-mouth contact.
patrons or lifeguard staff, eat on stand, use
alcohol or drugs (any that could negatively
impact your alertness) Gloves (pg. 13) - ANSWER -Disposable
(single-use) gloves are used to protect
employees that may be exposed to blood or other
F.I.N.D (pg. 6) - ANSWER -F=Figure out bodily fluids.
the problem
I= Identify possible solutions
N= Name the pros and cons for each solution. Backboards (pg. 13) - ANSWER -Standard
D= Decide which solution is best, then act on itpiece of equipment used at aquatics facilities to
remove victims from water when they are unable
to exit the water on their own. Backboards are
EAP (pg. 6) - ANSWER -Emergency Action also used during head, neck, or back injuries
Plan
PPE (pg. 14) - ANSWER -Personal
Duty to Act (pg. 6) - ANSWER -While on Protective Equipment: specialized clothing,
,American Red Cross: Lifeguarding Exam Test with
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equipment, and supplies used to prevent you 5. Backwash filter and return chlorine levels to
from coming into direct contact with a victims normal levels before opening pool
body fluids
Lightening / Thunder in Area (pg. 25) -
BVM (pg. 14) - ANSWER -Bag-Valve-Mask ANSWER -1. Clear Pool / Pool Area
Resuscitator: handheld device attached to a 2. Listen / Follow National Weather Service
resuscitation mask used to ventilate a victim in Reports
respiratory arrest when performing CPR. BVM 3. Wait for 30 minutes after the last sight or
REQUIRES TWO RESCUERS. sound of thunder before resuming activity
Oxygen Cylinder and Delivery Device (pg. 14) - Common Rules (pg. 27) - ANSWER -Swim
ANSWER -Breathing device used to only when lifeguard on duty, swim diapers
administer emergency oxygen to a victim required, no swimming with open or infected
experiencing breathing or cardiac emergency wound, obey lifeguard instructions at all times, no
running, pushing or horseplay, no
hyperventilating or underwater breath holding, no
AED (pg. 14) - ANSWER -Automated sitting or playing near or with drains/suction
External Defibrillators: portable electronic device fittings, dive only in designated areas
that analyzes a victims heart rhythm and delivers
electrical shock to re-establich proper rhythm.
Management and Safety (pg.30) -
ANSWER -As a lifeguard, your job is to
RWI (pg. 24) - ANSWER -Recreational follow and enforce your facility's rules and
Water Illness: earaches, rashes, diarrhea that regulations
can cause illness in aquatics facility
Addressing Unsafe Conditions (pg. 31) -
Formed Stool Emergency (pg. 24) - ANSWER -Lifeguards experiencing any
ANSWER -1. Continue Operation of unsafe conditions should report all issues to
Filtration System management
2. pH must be below 7.5
3. Free chlorine level to AT LEAST 2 ppm
4. Maintain those levels 25 minutes before re- MSDS (pg. 31) - ANSWER -Material Safety
opening pool Data Sheet: list of every chemical stored at
facility listing the contents of the chemical
Diarrheal Discharge Emergency (pg. 24) -
ANSWER -1. Continue operation of Bloodborne Pathogens (pg. 32) -
circulation system ANSWER -body fluids that may contain
2. pH must be below 7.5 disease-causing bacteria and viruses
3. Free chlorine level to AT LEAST 20 ppm
4. Maintain those levels for 13 hours
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Patron Surveillance (pg. 33) - ANSWER - 2. Intrusion (secondary duties, like maintenance,
keeping a close watch over the people in the intrudes on lifeguards primary duties)
facility and intervening when necessary 3. Distraction (distracted from surveillance)
(pg. 34) The process of drowning begins when... Zone of Responsibility (pg.44) - ANSWER -
- ANSWER -water enters the victims airway a specific area that you are responsible for when
lifeguarding one station.
Laryngospasm (pg. 34) - ANSWER -a
sudden closure of the larynx or windpipe (air Zone Coverage (pg. 45) - ANSWER -Pool is
cannot reach the lungs when this occurs) divided into separate zones. Each lifeguard is
responsible for their own zone. Typically zones
overlap in certain spots to have double coverage
(pg. 34) Cardiac Arrest can occur within... -
ANSWER -3 minutes of being submerged
Risk Management (pg. 53) - ANSWER -
involves identifying dangerous conditions or
(pg. 34) Brain Damage or Death can occur behaviors that can cause injuries and then taking
within... - ANSWER -4-6 minutes of being steps to minimize or eliminate those conditions or
submerged behaviors.
Life Threatening Injuries (pg. 53) -
Effective Surveillance (pg. 34) - ANSWER -
recognition of dangerous behaviors, victim ANSWER -drowning, head/neck/back
recognition, effective scanning, zone of injuries, breathing/cardiac situations,
surveillance responsibility, lifeguard stations unconsciousness, major cuts
Active Drowning Victim (pg. 37) - Non-life threatening injuries (pg. 53) -
ANSWER -a drowning victim who is ANSWER -slipping, tripping, falling, minor
struggling to remain at the surface of the water cuts, sunburns, dislocations
(still conscious)
Preventative Lifeguarding (pg. 53) -
Passive Drowning Victim (pg. 38) - ANSWER -trying to make sure emergencies
ANSWER -a drowning victim who is not do not happen in the first place
conscious. They do not struggle and slip under
the water suddenly.
PFD (pg. 63) - ANSWER -Personal
Floatation Device: swim vests (life-jacket,
RID Factor (pg. 44) - ANSWER -1. buoyant vest, flotation vest) should ALWAYS be
Recognition (fail to recognize victim) U.S. Coast Guard Approved
