LGU Ch 3 & 4 Quiz

What does PPE stand for in the context of lifeguarding?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Public Protection Emergency

• Primary Patient Evaluation

• Personal Prevention Exercise

Which of the following is the first step in a primary assessment?

• Check for breathing

• Check for responsiveness

• Call for help

• Provide rescue breaths

What is the main purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

• To provide first aid supplies

• To outline procedures for responding to emergencies

• To train new lifeguards

• To schedule staff shifts

Which of the following is considered a standard precaution when responding to a medical emergency?

• Only helping people you know

• Using gloves when in contact with blood or body fluids

• Ignoring minor injuries

• Removing your shoes before entering the scene

When performing a scene size-up, which of the following should you do first?

• Check for hazards

• Begin CPR immediately

• Move the victim

• Call the victim’s family

A lifeguard arrives at the scene of an emergency. After ensuring the scene is safe, what should they do next as part of the primary assessment?

• Check for a medical ID bracelet

• Check the victim for responsiveness

• Call for backup

• Look for witnesses

Which scenario best demonstrates the correct use of PPE during a medical emergency?

• Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation without a mask

• Applying bandages with bare hands

• Using gloves and a breathing barrier when providing care

• Only washing hands after the emergency

You are the first lifeguard to notice a swimmer in distress. What is the most appropriate way to activate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

• Wait for a supervisor to arrive

• Blow your whistle and signal for help according to facility procedures

• Jump in the water immediately without alerting anyone

• Call the swimmer’s parents

A lifeguard finds an unconscious person on the pool deck. After ensuring the scene is safe and checking for responsiveness, the victim does not respond. What should the lifeguard do next?

• Leave to get more help

• Open the airway and check for breathing and pulse

• Move the victim to a different location

• Wait for another lifeguard to arrive

During a busy swim meet, a lifeguard notices a person collapse near the pool. After activating the EAP and ensuring the scene is safe, the lifeguard finds the person unresponsive and not breathing. What should the lifeguard do next to provide the most effective care?

• Wait for EMS to arrive before doing anything

• Begin CPR and use an AED as soon as it is available

• Move the victim to a quieter area

• Ask bystanders to clear the area and do nothing else