Red Cross Lifeguarding Multiple Choice questions with correct answers

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? A | To encourage patrons to participate in water safety educational programs B | To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility C | To schedule and participate in frequent inservice trainings D | To deliver patron safety orientations and administer swim tests correct answer B Lifeguards should: A | Keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all times, in case of emergency. B | Stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand. C | Always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty. D | Assist patrons with swim testing when on surveillance duty correct answer C A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? A | Negligence B | Abandonment C | Refusal of care D | Consent correct answer A 9. Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation