AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
CHAPTER 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or drowning victims. List
each type with three observable characteristics for each: - ANSWER1. swimmers in
distress
-able to call for help
-floating. sculling, or treading water
-able to keep their head out of the water
2. drowning victim- active
-works to keep breathing
-pushing arms down to stay on surface of water
-eventually will loose consciousness
3. drowning victim- passive
-underwater or floating
-not moving
-look limp or dead
What is the difference between total and zone coverage? - ANSWERTotal coverage
is the entire pool being scanned by one person while zone coverage is a section of
the pool scanned by each person.
What are lifeguards guarding at dispatch stations responsible for? -
ANSWERLifeguards working at dispatch stations are responsible for assessing each
potential writer to ensure that the writer meets all of the requirements for writing the
attraction that have been established by the manufacturer and the facility.
What are some characteristics unique to waterpark features that make it more
difficult to see a drowning victim? - ANSWERWater parks have distinct features that
pools do not including rides and playgrounds which may make it difficult to see a
drowning victim.
Lifeguards should be actively ________ their zones. And why? - ANSWERSearching
because you need to recognize and respond to any emergencies or hazards within 2
minutes.
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. What won't help you deal with
the monotony? - ANSWERSwinging your whistle lanyard.
It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the
following can help you stay alert except for which? - ANSWERJump in the pool while
on surveillance duty to cool off.
CHAPTER 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or drowning victims. List
each type with three observable characteristics for each: - ANSWER1. swimmers in
distress
-able to call for help
-floating. sculling, or treading water
-able to keep their head out of the water
2. drowning victim- active
-works to keep breathing
-pushing arms down to stay on surface of water
-eventually will loose consciousness
3. drowning victim- passive
-underwater or floating
-not moving
-look limp or dead
What is the difference between total and zone coverage? - ANSWERTotal coverage
is the entire pool being scanned by one person while zone coverage is a section of
the pool scanned by each person.
What are lifeguards guarding at dispatch stations responsible for? -
ANSWERLifeguards working at dispatch stations are responsible for assessing each
potential writer to ensure that the writer meets all of the requirements for writing the
attraction that have been established by the manufacturer and the facility.
What are some characteristics unique to waterpark features that make it more
difficult to see a drowning victim? - ANSWERWater parks have distinct features that
pools do not including rides and playgrounds which may make it difficult to see a
drowning victim.
Lifeguards should be actively ________ their zones. And why? - ANSWERSearching
because you need to recognize and respond to any emergencies or hazards within 2
minutes.
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. What won't help you deal with
the monotony? - ANSWERSwinging your whistle lanyard.
It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the
following can help you stay alert except for which? - ANSWERJump in the pool while
on surveillance duty to cool off.
