Chapter 1-5 Review Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard?

• To prevent drowning and other injuries at the facility

• To organize swim lessons for patrons

• To clean the pool area after every shift

• To schedule lifeguard team meetings

A lifeguard should be able to recognize an emergency, reach the drowning person, and provide ventilations within what time frame?

• 30 seconds

• 1–1.5 minutes

• 1.5–2 minutes

• 5 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a secondary responsibility of a lifeguard?

• Testing pool water chemistry

• Completing records and reports

• Performing patron surveillance

• Cleaning the pool deck

Who is responsible for speaking with the media following an emergency at an aquatic facility?

• The lifeguard who performed the rescue

• Emergency medical services (EMS)

• The facility manager or designated spokesperson

• The front desk attendant

What should a lifeguard do if glare prevents them from seeing all areas of their zone? (Select ALL that apply)

• Wear polarized sunglasses

• Stand up to look around glare spots

• Ignore the glare since it’s a normal part of the job

• Ask a manager to reposition the lifeguard stand

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an active drowning victim?

• Struggling to keep their face above water

• Calling for help

• Not making forward progress

• Arms extended to the side or front pressing down

A lifeguard should always carry a rescue tube, wear a hip pack, and have a whistle while on duty.

• True

• False

When conducting a swim test, a patron must be able to exit the pool without using the stairs or ladder.

• True

• False

Lifeguards are allowed to check their phones while on surveillance duty as long as they glance at the pool every few seconds.

• True

• False

If a lifeguard fails to recognize a swimmer in distress due to being distracted, it is considered negligence.

• True

• False