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Red Cross Lifeguarding PRACTICE Exam ALL 300
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest Update
This Year
lifeguards should:
a. keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all times, in case of an emergency
b. stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand
c. always be attentive and sit or stand upright while on duty
d. assist patrons with swim testing when on duty
C
a lifeguard is texting while on duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal
principle could be a problem for this lifeguard?
negligence
list the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill
person before providing first aid or emergency care:
1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you'd like to help them
5. explain what you plan to do
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why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training?
a. to ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their
job
b. to ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and
EAP
c. to ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules and regulations of the facility
d. all of the above
D
what does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the
EAP?
because everyone needs to know their responsibility and how to perform it effectively
what is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-
managed aquatic facilities?
at least 4 hours of in-service training each month
what does FIND stand for?
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F - figure out the problem
I - identify possible solutions
N - name the pros + cons for each solution
D - decide which solution is best than act on it
what items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard?
- gloves
- gowns
- protective eyewear
- resuscitation mask
what is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard
to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility
1. monitoring activities in and out of the water
2. eliminating hazardous situations/behaviors
3. recognizing and responding to all emergencies
list five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron
surveillance
1. completing records and reports
2. pool maintenance
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3. giving swim tests
4. giving swim lessons
5. testing pool water/chlorine levels
list five characteristics of a professional lifeguard
1. reliable
2. mature
3. courteous
4. positive
5. knowledgeable
what equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List 2
and include reasons why.
1) rescue tube - can keep multiple victims afloat
2) hip-pack with gloves and resuscitation mask - needs to be instantly available incase of an
emergency
what safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard? list at least 2 and
describe how/when each item is used.
1) backboard - removes victim from water when they can't do it themselves
2) AED - helps heart reestablish an affective rhythm
As a lifeguard you are responsible for:
Red Cross Lifeguarding PRACTICE Exam ALL 300
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest Update
This Year
lifeguards should:
a. keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all times, in case of an emergency
b. stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand
c. always be attentive and sit or stand upright while on duty
d. assist patrons with swim testing when on duty
C
a lifeguard is texting while on duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal
principle could be a problem for this lifeguard?
negligence
list the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill
person before providing first aid or emergency care:
1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you'd like to help them
5. explain what you plan to do
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why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training?
a. to ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their
job
b. to ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and
EAP
c. to ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules and regulations of the facility
d. all of the above
D
what does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the
EAP?
because everyone needs to know their responsibility and how to perform it effectively
what is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-
managed aquatic facilities?
at least 4 hours of in-service training each month
what does FIND stand for?
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F - figure out the problem
I - identify possible solutions
N - name the pros + cons for each solution
D - decide which solution is best than act on it
what items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard?
- gloves
- gowns
- protective eyewear
- resuscitation mask
what is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard
to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility
1. monitoring activities in and out of the water
2. eliminating hazardous situations/behaviors
3. recognizing and responding to all emergencies
list five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron
surveillance
1. completing records and reports
2. pool maintenance
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3. giving swim tests
4. giving swim lessons
5. testing pool water/chlorine levels
list five characteristics of a professional lifeguard
1. reliable
2. mature
3. courteous
4. positive
5. knowledgeable
what equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List 2
and include reasons why.
1) rescue tube - can keep multiple victims afloat
2) hip-pack with gloves and resuscitation mask - needs to be instantly available incase of an
emergency
what safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard? list at least 2 and
describe how/when each item is used.
1) backboard - removes victim from water when they can't do it themselves
2) AED - helps heart reestablish an affective rhythm
As a lifeguard you are responsible for:
