Lifeguard Flashcard

Front

Why is working as a professional lifeguard rewarding?

Back

The job is dynamic, challenging, and important.

Front

What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?

Back

Conduct surveillance.

Front

In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional appearance while conducting surveillance? Options: Using a mobile phone, Socializing with patrons, Assuming a relaxed posture, Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly

Back

Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly

Front

What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?

Back

Clear patrons from the water.

Front

How should the lifeguard respond when informed that the shower is leaking and the locker room floor is flooded?

Back

Thank the patron and signal for assistance from the manager.

Front

In a situation where the water depth is 4 feet and a person at the far end of the lifeguard's zone starts to display active drowning behaviors in a crowded area, which entry should the lifeguard use?

Back

Slide-in entry

Front

What situation do the behaviors of a person who is vertical in the water, struggling to keep their face above water, pressing down for support, and not making forward progress describe?

Back

Active drowning person

Front

Which behavior is exhibited by a passive drowning person?

Back

Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom

Front

How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?

Back

Every 30 seconds

Front

Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique? Options: Sits still to prevent too much distracting body movement, Mentally rehearses how to perform a rescue to help stay alert and prepared, Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone, Focuses most of their attention on high-risk patrons, occasionally glancing at other patrons

Back

Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone