AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARDING CHAPTER 4
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CORRECT
100%
Risk Management - ANSWERIdentifying dangerous conditions or behaviors that can
cause injuries and then taking steps to eliminate those conditions or behaviors.
Preventative Lifeguarding - ANSWERTrying to make sure emergencies do not
happen in the first place.
Note - ANSWERInjuries are either life threatening or non life threatening
Not all injuries can be prevented.
Drowning begins when - ANSWERA person's mouth and nose are submerged and
water enters the airway, regardless of the water depth
Most head neck or spinal injuries at pools result from - ANSWERHigh risk/high
impact activity (head first entry in shallow water)
Guarding at Youth Camps - ANSWER-all campers should be given a swim test
-after the first test, they should be given another one at some point to see if they
have improved
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Buddy Systems - ANSWER-used by camps to enhance safety for swimming groups
-one participant is paired with another of the same swimming skill
-the pair then is assigned to a swimming area that meets their skill
-if buddies don't have similar skills, they should stay in the area of the weaker
swimmer
-buddies are instructed to stay together and be responsible for each other
Buddy Boards - ANSWER-*helps keep track of everyone in the swimming area*
-is usually a large, permanent structure mounted within the confines of the swimming
area
-based on the first swim test, each person gets a colored tag with their name on it
and group designation, such as a cabin number.
-tags should be color coded by swimming ability
-a lifeguard or other staff member is at the board to make sure the tags are placed
correctly and that everyone who enters or leaves the area moves their tag
accordingly
- before the buddies enter the water, they move their tags on the hooks that show
where they will be swimming. tags should be next to eachother to show they are a
pair.
-
, An important injury prevention responsiblity is.. - ANSWERCommunicating with
patrons, informing and educating them about inapropriate behaviors and the
potential consequences of them.
Steps for stopping a patron from risky behavior. - ANSWER1) Get attention (blow
whistle, excuse me)
2) Explain the hazard or danger
3) Explain a better, safer option
What to do if someone repeatedly breaks rules while guarding - ANSWER-tell them
to leave the water for a certain amount of time
-signal for someone not guarding to explain rules and rationale
-if it is a child, explain rule and problem to adult too
-if patron or parent is uncooperative, summon manager
-report any incidence in daily log
A major goal of patron surveillance is... - ANSWERlooking for behaviors that indicate
someone may need assistance
With instructional classes... - ANSWERThe instructor is responsible for the safety of
the class, but you still have the duty to scan, enforce rules.
Considerations and questions that need to be answered for effective guarding: -
ANSWER-what things could go wrong that are unique about this activity?
-what is the swimming ability of these patrons?
-are there any special challenges to recognizing an emergency or performing a
rescue?
-do the patrons have any medical conditions that increase chances of emergency?
Having an instructor present may help you to ensure patron safety because they
may be: - ANSWERFamiliar with special equipment the class they are instructing
uses.
Familiar with the behavior and comfort levels of the patrons
Able to help in the emergency related to the class (SCUBA)
Things to note when guarding areas for young children: - ANSWER-older children
might be too large for some structures
-play might be too rough for little kids
-toddlers fall easily
-children get lost
-kids pee in the pool
-kids sunburn easily (inform kid's parent)
While guarding at play structures: - ANSWER-do not let it become overcrowded.
might need to restrict number of patrons on it.
-do not allow patrons to swim underneath places they shouldn't
-watch that patrons return to the surface after coming out of a slide
-pay attention to children in shallow water, might run and fall
-watch for horseplay
LIFEGUARDING CHAPTER 4
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CORRECT
100%
Risk Management - ANSWERIdentifying dangerous conditions or behaviors that can
cause injuries and then taking steps to eliminate those conditions or behaviors.
Preventative Lifeguarding - ANSWERTrying to make sure emergencies do not
happen in the first place.
Note - ANSWERInjuries are either life threatening or non life threatening
Not all injuries can be prevented.
Drowning begins when - ANSWERA person's mouth and nose are submerged and
water enters the airway, regardless of the water depth
Most head neck or spinal injuries at pools result from - ANSWERHigh risk/high
impact activity (head first entry in shallow water)
Guarding at Youth Camps - ANSWER-all campers should be given a swim test
-after the first test, they should be given another one at some point to see if they
have improved
-
Buddy Systems - ANSWER-used by camps to enhance safety for swimming groups
-one participant is paired with another of the same swimming skill
-the pair then is assigned to a swimming area that meets their skill
-if buddies don't have similar skills, they should stay in the area of the weaker
swimmer
-buddies are instructed to stay together and be responsible for each other
Buddy Boards - ANSWER-*helps keep track of everyone in the swimming area*
-is usually a large, permanent structure mounted within the confines of the swimming
area
-based on the first swim test, each person gets a colored tag with their name on it
and group designation, such as a cabin number.
-tags should be color coded by swimming ability
-a lifeguard or other staff member is at the board to make sure the tags are placed
correctly and that everyone who enters or leaves the area moves their tag
accordingly
- before the buddies enter the water, they move their tags on the hooks that show
where they will be swimming. tags should be next to eachother to show they are a
pair.
-
, An important injury prevention responsiblity is.. - ANSWERCommunicating with
patrons, informing and educating them about inapropriate behaviors and the
potential consequences of them.
Steps for stopping a patron from risky behavior. - ANSWER1) Get attention (blow
whistle, excuse me)
2) Explain the hazard or danger
3) Explain a better, safer option
What to do if someone repeatedly breaks rules while guarding - ANSWER-tell them
to leave the water for a certain amount of time
-signal for someone not guarding to explain rules and rationale
-if it is a child, explain rule and problem to adult too
-if patron or parent is uncooperative, summon manager
-report any incidence in daily log
A major goal of patron surveillance is... - ANSWERlooking for behaviors that indicate
someone may need assistance
With instructional classes... - ANSWERThe instructor is responsible for the safety of
the class, but you still have the duty to scan, enforce rules.
Considerations and questions that need to be answered for effective guarding: -
ANSWER-what things could go wrong that are unique about this activity?
-what is the swimming ability of these patrons?
-are there any special challenges to recognizing an emergency or performing a
rescue?
-do the patrons have any medical conditions that increase chances of emergency?
Having an instructor present may help you to ensure patron safety because they
may be: - ANSWERFamiliar with special equipment the class they are instructing
uses.
Familiar with the behavior and comfort levels of the patrons
Able to help in the emergency related to the class (SCUBA)
Things to note when guarding areas for young children: - ANSWER-older children
might be too large for some structures
-play might be too rough for little kids
-toddlers fall easily
-children get lost
-kids pee in the pool
-kids sunburn easily (inform kid's parent)
While guarding at play structures: - ANSWER-do not let it become overcrowded.
might need to restrict number of patrons on it.
-do not allow patrons to swim underneath places they shouldn't
-watch that patrons return to the surface after coming out of a slide
-pay attention to children in shallow water, might run and fall
-watch for horseplay
