RED CROSS LIFEGUARD WATER RESCUE KNOWLEDGE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS COMPLETE

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD WATER RESCUE
KNOWLEDGE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS COMPLETE

●● Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Answer: Written procedures that guide the actions of lifeguards and
other staff members in emergencies


●● FIND
Answer: A decision-making model that can help guide you through the
process of a non-emergency situation


●● F in FIND
Answer: Figure out the problem.


●● I in FIND
Answer: Identify possible solutions.


●● N in FIND
Answer: Name the pros and cons for each solution.


●● D in FIND

, Answer: Decide which solution is best, then act on it.


●● Duty to act
Answer: While on the job, you have a legal responsibility to act in an
emergency. Failure to adhere to this duty could result in legal action.


●● Standard of care
Answer: • Communicate proper information and warnings to help
prevent injuries.
• Recognize someone in need of care.
• Attempt to rescue those needing assistance.
• Provide emergency care according to your level of training.


●● Negligence
Answer: • Failing to control or stop any behaviors that could result in
further harm or injury.
• Failing to provide care.
• Providing inappropriate care.
• Providing care beyond the scope of practice or level of training.


●● Abandonment