LGU Ch 7 & 8 Quiz

Which of the following is considered a standard infection control practice for lifeguards?

• Washing hands thoroughly after providing care

• Only wearing gloves when blood is visible

• Using bare hands to remove debris from a wound

• Ignoring minor cuts and scrapes

What does PPE stand for in the context of lifeguard safety?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Public Pool Emergency

• Personal Pool Entry

• Protective Pool Environment

Which of the following is an example of body substance isolation?

• Wearing gloves when treating a bleeding victim

• Using sunscreen before entering the pool

• Drinking water regularly

• Wearing sunglasses on duty

What is the first step in a rapid assessment of a victim in the water?

• Check for responsiveness

• Begin chest compressions

• Remove the victim from the water

• Apply a bandage

Which piece of PPE is most important when providing ventilations to a victim in the water?

• Resuscitation mask

• Swim goggles

• Ear plugs

• Flotation device

A lifeguard is about to assist a victim with a suspected spinal injury in the water. Which infection control practice should be applied?

• Use gloves and a mask before contact

• Only use a mask if the victim is bleeding

• Avoid using any PPE to save time

• Only wash hands after the rescue

When performing ventilations in the water, what is the correct technique to ensure effective breaths?

• Tilt the victim’s head back and seal the mask over the mouth and nose

• Blow quickly and forcefully into the victim’s mouth

• Keep the victim’s head underwater while ventilating

• Only ventilate if the victim is coughing

During an emergency, which of the following best describes the purpose of an emergency response plan for lifeguards?

• To provide a step-by-step guide for responding to various emergencies

• To ensure lifeguards have time to rest

• To allow bystanders to take charge

• To avoid using PPE

A lifeguard notices a victim with a bleeding wound in the water. What is the best sequence of actions to minimize infection risk and provide care?

• Put on gloves, remove the victim from the water, and apply direct pressure to the wound

• Remove the victim from the water without gloves and apply pressure

• Wait for another lifeguard to arrive before acting

• Ignore the wound and focus on ventilations

You are the only lifeguard on duty and must provide ventilations to a non-breathing victim in the water. How do you balance infection control and effective rescue?

• Use a resuscitation mask with a one-way valve, ensure a proper seal, and provide ventilations while minimizing direct contact

• Provide mouth-to-mouth ventilations without any equipment

• Wait for backup before providing any care

• Only perform chest compressions