- Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility. Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER-monitoring activities in and near the water through patron servaliance, preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors, enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them, recognizing and...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. A man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the w...

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard. What should you do ...

How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing care? - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care. A 12-year-old boy at a swim meet grabs his chest and begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain consent to provide care, his mother informs you that he has a history of asthma, but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you prov...

American Red Cross Final Exam BLS Questions And Answers