ARC Lifeguarding Inservice Quiz 1

A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress.

What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard?

• Abandonment

• Refusal of care

• Negligence

• Consent

Answer explanation

Which is of the following is the correct order in obtaining consent before providing care?

• Explain what you are going to do, ask if you can help, state name, state level of training

• State your name, State level of training, Ask if you can help, explain what you plan to do

• State your name, ask for consent

• Ask for consent, explain what you're going to do

What does EAP Stand for?

• Emergency Action Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Emergency Assistance Plan

• Emergency Authentication Protocol

What is your primary Responsibility of a lifeguard?

• To look good

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

• To participate in trainings and inservices

• To help with swim lessons

What should lifeguards have at all times while on duty?

• A whistle, hat, & sunglasses, Hip-pack

• Whistle, CPR mask, latex gloves, rescue tube, Hip-pack

• Whistle, hat, sunglasses, latex gloves, rescue tube, Hip-pack

• Whistle, rescue tube, CPR mask, non-latex gloves, Hip-pack

A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a drowning victim within:

• 45 seconds

• 1 minute

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

You are currently the only lifeguard scanning the pool, what type of coverage is that?

• Total coverage

• Zone coverage

• Full coverage

• Back-up coverage

What does RID stand for?

• Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction

• Recognition, Interrupted, Disturbed

• Doesn't stand for anything

• to make someone or something free of

You are approaching a victim who is vertical in the water, near the surface in 4 feet of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious.

What type of rescue method is used?

• Active Victim Front Rescue

• Passive Victim in Extreme Shallow Water–Face-Up

• Passive Victim Front Rescue

• Submerged Victim in Shallow Water

You are approaching a child who is facing away from you and struggling to keep their head above water

What type of rescue is used?

• Active Victim Rear Rescue

• Passive Victim Rear Rescue

• Passive Victim Front Rescue

• Active Victim Front Rescue