LGU Ch 5 &6 Quiz

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard during surveillance?

• Cleaning the pool deck

• Monitoring swimmers for signs of distress

• Organizing swim lessons

• Selling snacks at the concession stand

What is the term for the area of the pool a lifeguard is assigned to watch?

• Lane

• Zone

• Section

• Sector

Which of the following is a sign of a passive drowning victim?

• Calling for help loudly

• Floating face-down and motionless

• Splashing and waving arms

• Swimming laps

What is the first step a lifeguard should take when activating an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

• Call for backup

• Enter the water to rescue the victim

• Signal or whistle to alert others

• Fill out an incident report

Which scanning technique helps ensure that all areas of a lifeguard’s zone are covered effectively?

• Focusing only on the deep end

• Using a systematic visual sweep from one side to the other

• Watching only the swimmers closest to you

• Looking at the pool occasionally

A lifeguard notices a group of children running on the pool deck. What is the most appropriate action to prevent injury?

• Ignore them unless someone falls

• Politely remind them to walk, not run

• Blow the whistle and ask them to leave the pool area

• Wait for a supervisor to intervene

If a lifeguard observes a swimmer who is struggling to keep their head above water and is not making forward progress, what should the lifeguard do first?

• Wait to see if the swimmer recovers

• Activate the Emergency Action Plan and prepare to assist

• Ask another patron to help

• Finish their current task before responding

A patron approaches you with a concern about water quality. How should you respond to communicate effectively?

• Ignore the concern and continue scanning

• Listen attentively and inform them you will notify the appropriate staff

• Tell them it’s not your responsibility

• Ask them to leave the pool area

You are assigned to a busy pool with overlapping zones. How would you ensure that all areas are effectively covered with your team?

• Only watch your own zone and ignore others

• Coordinate with other lifeguards to clarify responsibilities and overlap coverage

• Focus on the shallow end only

• Let the supervisor handle zone assignments

During a rescue, you notice that the victim is unresponsive after being removed from the water. What steps should you take to provide the best care while waiting for emergency medical services?

• Leave the victim and look for help

• Begin CPR and continue until EMS arrives

• Wait for another lifeguard to take over

• Move the victim to a different location