Lifeguard Review

Match the following

• May be able to keep their face out of the water and might be able to call or wave for help

• Distressed Swimmer

• Not be able to call for help because their efforts are focused on getting a breath

• Active Drowning Victim

• Might float face-down at or near the surface or might sink to the bottom

• Passive Drowning Victim

Which of the following is a PRIMARY responsibility of a lifeguard?

• To participate in frequent inservice trainings

• To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their facility

• Performing safety orientations, administering swim tests, and fitting patrons for life jackets.

• Performing opening duties, closing duties or facility safety checks and inspections.

How quickly should you be able to recognize and reach a victim in your zone?

• 10 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 1 minute

Place the steps you follow in a water emergency in order

• Enter the water

• Move the victim to exit the water

• Perform a rescure

• Provide emergency care as needed

• Activate the EAP

What is the best way to handle enforcing the rules?

• Call your manager

• Give them a warning

• Kick them out

• Explain how the rule keeps them safe

If a glare is blocking your view, what should you do?

• Leave the area to find the supervisor

• Document the issue

• Adjust your position to remove the glare from your surveillance area

• Stay where you are because the patrons are strong swimmers

When you suspect a head, neck, or spinal injury, the proper manual in-line stabilization is ​ (a)  

• the head splint technique
• the j hook
• the passive rear save
• not needed because the water will support
• only needed if you call EMS

What is the objective of the facility safety team?

• to provide backup coverage while the lifeguards are performing a rescue

• assist lifeguards in maintaining a safe environment

• to train lifeguards and help them understand the facility's EAP

• perform surveillance when the lifeguards need a break

If it is a very busy day at the pool, it is especially important to... (choose all that apply).

• Rope off and close the deep end

• Actively scan your assigned zone

• Require all children to wear a lifejacket

• Keep an AED, first aid kit, and backboard at your stand

• carry your rescue tube at all times

What is the best way to prevent head, neck, or spinal injuries?

• Supervise your zone and enforce the rules

• Don't allow diving anywhere.

• Only allow swimmers to play chicken in the 5ft

• Only allow babies in the shallow end.