LGU Ch 4 & 6 Quiz

Which of the following is considered a basic rescue technique for a conscious swimmer in distress?

• Throwing a rescue tube

• Performing CPR

• Using a backboard

• Administering oxygen

What is the primary purpose of a reaching assist in water rescue?

• To enter the water quickly

• To help a victim without entering the water

• To provide first aid

• To perform a spinal injury rescue

Which piece of equipment is commonly used by lifeguards to keep themselves safe during a water rescue?

• Rescue tube

• AED

• Oxygen tank

• Bandage

What is the first step in an emergency response plan for a water rescue situation?

• Enter the water immediately

• Assess the scene for safety

• Call for backup after the rescue

• Begin CPR

Which sign might indicate that a swimmer is in need of immediate rescue?

• Smiling and waving

• Clinging to a lane line and unable to move

• Swimming laps quickly

• Wearing goggles

A lifeguard notices a swimmer struggling near the pool edge. Which rescue technique should be applied to minimize risk to the rescuer?

• Jump in and swim to the victim

• Use a reaching pole or shepherd’s crook

• Dive in headfirst

• Wait for the victim to reach safety

When using a rescue tube, what is the correct way to approach a panicked victim?

• Swim directly in front of the victim

• Approach from behind and extend the tube

• Throw the tube from the deck

• Hand the tube to another lifeguard

During a water emergency, why is it important to follow the facility’s emergency response plan?

• It ensures everyone acts independently

• It provides a coordinated and efficient response

• It allows for improvisation

• It delays the rescue process

A lifeguard finds an unresponsive victim in the water. What steps should the lifeguard take to assess the victim before starting rescue breathing?

• Check for pulse only

• Check for responsiveness, breathing, and pulse

• Begin rescue breathing immediately

• Move the victim to a shaded area

A lifeguard is on duty at a busy pool when a swimmer suddenly submerges and does not resurface. Describe the strategic steps the lifeguard should take to plan and execute an effective rescue, considering both victim safety and their own.

• Jump in immediately without equipment, pull the victim to the surface, and call for help after

• Alert other staff, assess the scene for hazards, use appropriate rescue equipment, approach the victim safely, and coordinate with team members for extraction and care

• Wait to see if the victim resurfaces, then call for help

• Ask bystanders to attempt the rescue