Lifeguard Test
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard - ANS-to ensure patron safety and
protect lives
three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility - ANS--in-services
-knowing and practicing EAPs
-surveillance
What is an EAP - ANS-Emergency Action Plan
five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron
surveillance - ANS--maintain facilities -chemical checks
-assisting with life vests
-assisting swim tests
-reports
five characteristics of a professional lifeguard - ANS--fit
-ready
-focused
-aware of equipment
-proper uniform
Lifeguard should... - ANS-always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty
What legal principle could be a problem for a lifeguard failing or lacking to take action
while on surveillance duty? - ANS-negligence
five steps to obtain consent from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or
emergency care - ANS-1. state name
2. state training
3. state the issue
4. give plan of action
5. ask for consent
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification? -
ANS-2 years
, How does an American Red Cross Lifeguard get recertified? - ANS-recertification
classes
Why are pre-season orientation and training important? - ANS-Ensuring lifeguards
understand responsibilities, ensure lifeguards practice with their facility's safety and
rescue equipment and EAPs, ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulation
of facility
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice
the EAP? - ANS-Everyone having an effective and adequate knowledge of a plan if an
emergency arises
What is the best practice for frequency of in-service training participations at well
managed aquatic facilities? - ANS-minimum of four hours every month
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANS-Assurance of EAPs
and physical fitness
four topics that could be discussed in an in-service training - ANS-EAP, zones, facility
rules and policies, equipment location
What items are considered to be PPE for a lifeguard - ANS--gloves
-breathing barriers
What is PPE? - ANS-Personal Protective Equipment
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty?
Why? - ANS-Tube: for rescues
Fanny Pack: to carry PPE
Whistle: to alert other patrons and lifeguards of danger
As a lifeguard you are responsible for - ANS-consistently enforcing your facility's rules
and regulations
five common aquatic facility rules and regulations - ANS-no running
no diving
no glass
no fighting
no alcohol
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard - ANS-to ensure patron safety and
protect lives
three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility - ANS--in-services
-knowing and practicing EAPs
-surveillance
What is an EAP - ANS-Emergency Action Plan
five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron
surveillance - ANS--maintain facilities -chemical checks
-assisting with life vests
-assisting swim tests
-reports
five characteristics of a professional lifeguard - ANS--fit
-ready
-focused
-aware of equipment
-proper uniform
Lifeguard should... - ANS-always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty
What legal principle could be a problem for a lifeguard failing or lacking to take action
while on surveillance duty? - ANS-negligence
five steps to obtain consent from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or
emergency care - ANS-1. state name
2. state training
3. state the issue
4. give plan of action
5. ask for consent
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification? -
ANS-2 years
, How does an American Red Cross Lifeguard get recertified? - ANS-recertification
classes
Why are pre-season orientation and training important? - ANS-Ensuring lifeguards
understand responsibilities, ensure lifeguards practice with their facility's safety and
rescue equipment and EAPs, ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulation
of facility
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice
the EAP? - ANS-Everyone having an effective and adequate knowledge of a plan if an
emergency arises
What is the best practice for frequency of in-service training participations at well
managed aquatic facilities? - ANS-minimum of four hours every month
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANS-Assurance of EAPs
and physical fitness
four topics that could be discussed in an in-service training - ANS-EAP, zones, facility
rules and policies, equipment location
What items are considered to be PPE for a lifeguard - ANS--gloves
-breathing barriers
What is PPE? - ANS-Personal Protective Equipment
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty?
Why? - ANS-Tube: for rescues
Fanny Pack: to carry PPE
Whistle: to alert other patrons and lifeguards of danger
As a lifeguard you are responsible for - ANS-consistently enforcing your facility's rules
and regulations
five common aquatic facility rules and regulations - ANS-no running
no diving
no glass
no fighting
no alcohol
