RED CROSS LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH NEW UPDATE SOLUTIONS RATED A+

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR EXAM QUESTIONS WITH NEW UPDATE SOLUTIONS RATED A+ Where can instructors view video segments, download instructor's manuals, and get important information and news about Red Cross programs? - Answer- Red Cross Learning Center Red Cross Mission - Answer- The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Who founded the American Red Cross? - Answer- Clara Barton When did the Red Cross earn its first congressional chapter? - Answer- 1900 What year did the red cross introduce its first aid, water safety and public health nursing programs? - Answer- 1918 What are the 7 fundamental principles for Red Cross? - Answer- 1.Humanity 2.Impartiality 3. neutrality 4. independence 5. voluntary service 6. unity 7. universality What are the 5 American Red Cross Key services - Answer- 1. Response to people affected by disasters in the United States 2. Support for members of the military and their families 3. Blood collection, processing and distribution 4. Safety training services and certification 5. International relief and development Red Cross training services - Answer- 1.First Aid and CPR/AED training 2.Aquatics (Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety) 3.Babysitter's Training and Advanced Childcare Training 4.Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support 5.Nurse Assistant Training and more types of lifeguarding programs? - Answer- Lifeguarding Shallow Water Lifeguarding Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Waterpark Lifeguarding Waterfront Lifeguarding CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers What are the 3 core courses of the lifeguarding program? - Answer- Lifeguarding Shallow Water Lifeguarding Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding The 2 optional modules that can be added to the LG course (requires basic certification) - Answer- Waterfront Skills Waterpark Skills Additional optional modules (do not require prior certification) - Answer- Asthma Inhaler Training Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training Tourniquet Application Training Bloodborne Pathogens Training Administering Emergency Oxygen How old should a LG candidate be to participate in the course? - Answer- Participants must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course. If an LG candidate fails the first time on the prerequisites how many more tries do they get? - Answer- one more try Lifeguarding and Waterpark Skills Prerequisites - Answer- Swimming: Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Treading Water: Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Timed Event: Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Shallow Water Lifeguarding Prerequisites - Answer- Swimming: Swim 100 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Treading Water: Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Timed Event: Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.Surface dive to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Prerequisites - Answer- Swimming: Complete the water competency sequence without stopping:Step into water from the side and totally submerge.Maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the two).Rotate one full turn and orient to the exit.Level off and swim on the front or back 25 yards.Exit without using a ladder or steps. Timed Event: Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:Starting in the water, walk or swim 20 yards.Surface dive to a depth of 3 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Waterfront Skills Prerequisites - Answer- Swimming: Swim 550 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence. Treading Water: Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Timed Event: Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. What are the two delivery methods for the program? - Answer- An instructor-led, classroom course (in-person only) A blended learning course, which combines online learning with in-person sessions Lesson plans focus on active participation and hands-on learning through - Answer- Lecture Guided Discussion Activities Skill Videos Skill Practice and Drills Team (Multiple-Rescuer Response) Scenarios