LIFEGUARD TEST 2023-2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
One of the most important variables in determining the survivability of a non-breathing
victim is - ANSWER-Time to intervention in restoring breathing.
The largest percentage of rescues are - ANSWER-Children 12 and under in 5 feet or
less of shallow water.
LSR stands for Loss of Spontaneous Respiration. - ANSWER-True
Children 3 & under are a high risk group because they are more likely to become an
LSR than the rescue data indicates. - ANSWER-True
Chest compressions for an infant and child should be at least to a depth of - ANSWER-
1/3 the chest thickness.
In most water parks, the guests are for the most part different every day. - ANSWER-
True
If a guest wants to let their child who is too small ride a slide or attraction at a water
park, it is an accepted practice to let them ride the ride. This is due to the fact
that the guest is always right. - ANSWER-False
Most water parks conduct safety checks to insure that the slides and attractions are
safe for operation at the beginning of the day, prior to the arrival of the general
public. - ANSWER-True
The phone systems that are found in some water parks are there for the lifeguard's
convenience and can be used for non-essential conversations between co-workers. -
ANSWER-False
Hot tubs and other small pools are designed for recreation purposes ONLY, and
because of this they do not warrant having a lifeguard posted. - ANSWER-False
If the second guard enters the water and the rescue is going "bad," his first
responsibility is to the - ANSWER-task of seeing that the initial rescuer is nose up,
stable, and breathing.
, The objective of performing abdominal thrusts in deep and shallow water to an
unresponsive guest is to begin the resuscitation process as quickly as possible while
moving the victim as rapidly as possible to the extrication point. - ANSWER-True
Because performing abdominal thrusts in the water on a non-responsive swimmer is so
important, it is acceptable to take extra time in moving to an extrication point. -
ANSWER-False
Several signs that show when a second guard may have to get involved in a rescue are
listed below, except - ANSWER-The first rescuer surfaces from under the water and
taps his head in the water.
Whenever a rescuer is attempting a rescue from the front and the victim lunges towards
the rescuer they should - ANSWER-perform the Travis maneuver
What methods can be used to enter the water and approach a victim suspected of
having a spinal injury? - ANSWER-Slip in and swim to the victim making as few waves
as possible.
When two rescuers are performing CPR on an adult the compression to breath ratio is -
ANSWER-30:2
When two rescuers are performing CPR on a child the compression to breath ratio is -
ANSWER-15:2
When two rescuers are performing CPR on an infant, and there is a BVM, the
compression to breath ratio is - ANSWER-15:2
Where should a rescuer check for the pulse in an infant? - ANSWER-The brachial artery
The most often obstruction in the airway of an unconscious non-breathing victim is -
ANSWER-the tongue.
When beginning to administer artificial respiration to an infant, the rescuer is to give
______________, and watch the chest rise and fall. - ANSWER-two puffs of breath that
cause the chest to rise
The rescuer is o.k. =
Major emergency =
Cover my zone =
Get attention of Guest =
Get attention of Guard =
The rescuer needs help = - ANSWER-Tapping top of head while in the water
One long whistle blast
Tapping top of head out of the water
One short whistle blast
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
One of the most important variables in determining the survivability of a non-breathing
victim is - ANSWER-Time to intervention in restoring breathing.
The largest percentage of rescues are - ANSWER-Children 12 and under in 5 feet or
less of shallow water.
LSR stands for Loss of Spontaneous Respiration. - ANSWER-True
Children 3 & under are a high risk group because they are more likely to become an
LSR than the rescue data indicates. - ANSWER-True
Chest compressions for an infant and child should be at least to a depth of - ANSWER-
1/3 the chest thickness.
In most water parks, the guests are for the most part different every day. - ANSWER-
True
If a guest wants to let their child who is too small ride a slide or attraction at a water
park, it is an accepted practice to let them ride the ride. This is due to the fact
that the guest is always right. - ANSWER-False
Most water parks conduct safety checks to insure that the slides and attractions are
safe for operation at the beginning of the day, prior to the arrival of the general
public. - ANSWER-True
The phone systems that are found in some water parks are there for the lifeguard's
convenience and can be used for non-essential conversations between co-workers. -
ANSWER-False
Hot tubs and other small pools are designed for recreation purposes ONLY, and
because of this they do not warrant having a lifeguard posted. - ANSWER-False
If the second guard enters the water and the rescue is going "bad," his first
responsibility is to the - ANSWER-task of seeing that the initial rescuer is nose up,
stable, and breathing.
, The objective of performing abdominal thrusts in deep and shallow water to an
unresponsive guest is to begin the resuscitation process as quickly as possible while
moving the victim as rapidly as possible to the extrication point. - ANSWER-True
Because performing abdominal thrusts in the water on a non-responsive swimmer is so
important, it is acceptable to take extra time in moving to an extrication point. -
ANSWER-False
Several signs that show when a second guard may have to get involved in a rescue are
listed below, except - ANSWER-The first rescuer surfaces from under the water and
taps his head in the water.
Whenever a rescuer is attempting a rescue from the front and the victim lunges towards
the rescuer they should - ANSWER-perform the Travis maneuver
What methods can be used to enter the water and approach a victim suspected of
having a spinal injury? - ANSWER-Slip in and swim to the victim making as few waves
as possible.
When two rescuers are performing CPR on an adult the compression to breath ratio is -
ANSWER-30:2
When two rescuers are performing CPR on a child the compression to breath ratio is -
ANSWER-15:2
When two rescuers are performing CPR on an infant, and there is a BVM, the
compression to breath ratio is - ANSWER-15:2
Where should a rescuer check for the pulse in an infant? - ANSWER-The brachial artery
The most often obstruction in the airway of an unconscious non-breathing victim is -
ANSWER-the tongue.
When beginning to administer artificial respiration to an infant, the rescuer is to give
______________, and watch the chest rise and fall. - ANSWER-two puffs of breath that
cause the chest to rise
The rescuer is o.k. =
Major emergency =
Cover my zone =
Get attention of Guest =
Get attention of Guard =
The rescuer needs help = - ANSWER-Tapping top of head while in the water
One long whistle blast
Tapping top of head out of the water
One short whistle blast
