American Red Cross Lifeguard Tests A 2023

You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is probably: - Answer- b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - 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 if a man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the deck into the water and is in distress after you activate the emergency action plan? - Answer- d. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining on deck, then provide any additional care. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - Answer- a. Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them What should you do in the case of a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water? - Answer- a. Minimize movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique. What steps should you take if you notice a person motionless in the water while scanning your zone? - Answer- c. Activate the EAP, enter the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe exit point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed. What applies to the situation if you are scanning the pool and witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go under? - Answer- a. You have duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue. What should a lifeguard do if they can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the swimming area from the station because of glare from the afternoon sun to maintain effective patron surveillance? - Answer- a. Adjust his position slightly to remove the glare spot from his surveillance area. What should you after you blow your whistle at a patron running running on the deck to enforce the rules a