Lifeguard Training Quiz

List three characteristics of a distressed swimmer, an active drowning person and a passive drowning person.

Match each lifeguard station type with how it is typically used.

• Ground-level station:

• Used when it is advantageous for the lifeguard to move within the zone to ensure the best visibility

• Floating station:

• Used in waterfront facilities to patrol the outer edge of a swimming area

• Elevated station:

• Used when a broad view of the zone and patron activities is needed

• Walking patrol station:

• Used when it is advantageous for the lifeguard to be able to quickly investigate areas of concern or be in close proximity to patrons (for example, to make an assist or enforce the rules)

A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a distressed swimmer or drowning person within what time frame?

A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize an emergency, reach the drowning person and provide ventilations within what time frame? Explain why this time frame is important.

If a person is rescued and given ventilations within 1 ½ to 2 minutes of submerging, it may be possible to resuscitate them.

• True

• False

What is the difference between total coverage and multi-zone coverage?

When scanning, a lifeguard on surveillance duty should:

• Passively watch the patrons in their assigned zone.

• Expect that a patron in trouble in the water will shout or wave for help.

• Actively search for signs that someone in the water needs help.

• Keep their head still and stare in a fixed direction.

You are guarding a lap swim. There are only two patrons in the water. Which strategies can you use to stay engaged and prevent monotony from affecting your work? Select ALL that apply.

• Chat with another staff member while you scan your zone.

• Change your body position and posture periodically

• Swing your whistle lanyard

• Sit upright and slightly forward

It is very hot and you catch yourself starting to doze while on the stand. Which strategies can you use to stay alert? Select ALL that apply.

• Get out of the heat during your breaks

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water

• Perform light exercise during one of your breaks

• Jump in the pool to wake yourself up and cool off while you are on surveillance duty.

Glare is making it hard for you to see all areas of your zone. What should you do? Select ALL that apply.

• Wear polarized sunglasses

• Stand up to look around and through the glare spots

• Nothing; glare is unavoidable in aquatic environments

• Ask your lifeguard manager for permission to reposition the lifeguard station