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Why is working as a professional lifeguard rewarding?

• The job is dynamic.

• The job is challenging.

• The job is important.

• All of the above

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

• Clear patrons from the water.

• Count the seconds between claps of thunder.

• Monitor weather reports to watch for storms.

• Allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning is sighted.

A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above the water, has their arms extended to their sides, is pressing down for support and is not making any forward progress in the water. Which situation do these behaviors describe?

• Distressed swimmer

• Active drowning person

• Passive drowning person

• Person with potential spinal injury

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

• Every 15 seconds

• Every 30 seconds

• Every 45 seconds

• Every 90 seconds

Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique?

• 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

A lifeguard station response time testing should be completed within how many minutes?

• 1 ½ to 2

• 4 ½ to 5

• 6 to 8

• 9 to 10

How should a lifeguard respond to a group of adolescents aggressively dunking one another?

• Ask the patrons to leave the facility.

• Loudly tell the patrons to stop dunking.

• Keep blowing their whistle until the dunking stops.

• Ask the patrons to stop dunking and briefly explain why it is dangerous.

Which factor should a lifeguard on duty in a zone that includes a swim team practice consider?

• Swimming in lanes prevents swimmers from colliding.

• The coach is responsible for surveillance and scanning of the team.

• Competitive swimmers are still susceptible to experiencing a medical emergency and drowning.

• Swim team members are well behaved, and rule enforcement is not needed.

Which written document guides the actions of lifeguards and other staff members of an aquatic facility in an emergency?

• Blood-borne Pathogen Plan

• Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

• Federal and State Safety Plan

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Plan

Which step should a lifeguard take first when identifying that a person is drowning?

• Clear the zone.

• Gather emergency equipment.

• Activate the emergency action plan.

• Move the person to a safe exit point.