AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
CH. REVIEW 100% CORRECT.
, What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? -
ANSWERGloves and Ventilation mask
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List
at least two and include the reason(s) why this equipment should be worn or carried -
ANSWERResuscitation Mask (PPE)
Gloves (PPE)
Whistle (activate EAP/get othere's attention)
Rescue tube (execute saves)
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty?
List at least two and describe how/when each item is used. - ANSWERBackboard
(remove victim from water)
Rescue Buoys (aid multiple victims)
PPE
BVM
AED
As a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSWERConsistently enforcing your facility's
rules and regulations.
List five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility. - ANSWER1.
Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.
2. Swim diapers are required for small children or
people with incontinence.
3. No swimming with open or infected wounds.
4. Obey lifeguard instructions at all times.
5. No running, pushing or rough play.
6. No hyperventilating before swimming
underwater or breath-holding contests.
7. No sitting or playing near or with drains or
suction fittings.
8. Dive only in designated areas (Figure 2-20).
9. No glass containers in the pool area and
locker rooms.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drug use allowed.
Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready." - ANSWERUnderstand
rescues and their execution. Have proper training, and equipment. Be properly address
and professional while on stand.
CH. REVIEW 100% CORRECT.
, What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? -
ANSWERGloves and Ventilation mask
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List
at least two and include the reason(s) why this equipment should be worn or carried -
ANSWERResuscitation Mask (PPE)
Gloves (PPE)
Whistle (activate EAP/get othere's attention)
Rescue tube (execute saves)
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty?
List at least two and describe how/when each item is used. - ANSWERBackboard
(remove victim from water)
Rescue Buoys (aid multiple victims)
PPE
BVM
AED
As a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSWERConsistently enforcing your facility's
rules and regulations.
List five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility. - ANSWER1.
Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.
2. Swim diapers are required for small children or
people with incontinence.
3. No swimming with open or infected wounds.
4. Obey lifeguard instructions at all times.
5. No running, pushing or rough play.
6. No hyperventilating before swimming
underwater or breath-holding contests.
7. No sitting or playing near or with drains or
suction fittings.
8. Dive only in designated areas (Figure 2-20).
9. No glass containers in the pool area and
locker rooms.
10. No alcoholic beverages or drug use allowed.
Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready." - ANSWERUnderstand
rescues and their execution. Have proper training, and equipment. Be properly address
and professional while on stand.
