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Lifeguarding - Chapters 1, 2, & 7

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

E.A.P. stands for

a)

Emergency Action Procedure

b)

Emergency Action Plan

c)

Emergency Act Properly

2.

What must you do before providing care for a victim?

a)

Ask for consent

b)

Assess the condition of the victim

c)

Check for breathing

d)

Determine what happened

3.
A child is running on the deck.  If you had not tried to stop the child from running & then the child got hurt, what legal principle could be an issue for you?
a)
Negligence
b)
Consent
c)
Abandonement
d)
Refusal of Care
4.

The mother of a child who is hurt in you care refuses your care. What should you do?

a)

Explain that you will not be responsible if her child needs care

b)

Document any refusal of care & have a witness

c)

Ask your supervisor to talk with her

d)

Explain that you are certified for emergencies and would like to help

5.

If you give care to a victim, but then stop without good reason, you could be held liable for?

a)

negligence

b)

failing to provide care

c)

abandonment

d)

withholding proper care

6.

If thunder or lightening occurs, what should the lifeguard do?

a)

Clear everyone from the water

b)

Move everyone to a safe area , away from water

c)

Wait 30 minutes after the last lightening sighting or sound of thunder before allowing patrons to enter the water

d)

ALL OF THESE!

7.
A lifeguard has a legal responsibility to act in an emergency.  This legal term is known as:
a)
Standard of Care
b)
Confidentiality
c)
Good Samaritan Law
d)
Duty to Act
8.
 Which legal consideration takes place when a lifeguard is able to recognize a victim in need of help?
a)
Standard of Care
b)
Refusal of Care
c)
Duty to Act
d)
None of these
9.

When on duty, a lifeguard will spend the majority of his or her time performing

a)

CPR

b)

Rescue Breathing

c)

Patron Surveillance

d)

Swim Tests

10.

What are some examples of standard precautions?

a)

Wearing Gloves

b)

Using biohazard bags to dispose of bags filled with body fluids

c)

Use a rescusciation mask for breathing into a victim

d)

All of the above

11.

Your primary responsibility as a professional lifeguard is to

a)

count the number of swimmers in your zone

b)

ensure patron safety & protect lives

c)

keep the pool clean

d)

yell at patrons when they don't abide the rules

12.
True or False?
All members of the safety team, including non-lifeguard personnel should be trained & certified in first aid and CPR/AED at the same level of the lifeguard team.
a)
True
b)
False
13.

True or False?

When completing an incident report it is important to collect only factual information about what was seen, heard and the actions taken.

a)

False

b)

True

14.

What should you do if there was a weather-related power failure at a facility?

a)

allow patrons to swim in the dark

b)

clear everyone from the pool

c)

clear the pool, but allow people to dangle their feet in the water

d)

None of these

15.
Do accidental fecal releases (AFR's) require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.

What does the facility safety team do?

a)

Assist lifeguards in maintaining a safe environment and providing emergency care

b)

Provides the training to keep the facility safe

17.
True or False?
Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard?
a)
True
b)
False
18.
True or False?
Testing the pool water chemistry is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard?
a)
True
b)
False
19.

In the event of thunder or lightening at an outdoor facility, the lifeguard should

a)

Move everyone to the locker room to take a shower

b)

Keep watching for lightening strikes while patrons swim

c)

Clear everyone from the water at the first sound of thunder or first sight of lightning and move them away from water sources

d)

None of these

20.

True or False?

Since a lifeguard is protected under the Good Samaritan Law, there is no need to worry about negligence.

a)

False

b)

True

21.

After you have checked the scene, what is the next step you must do before providing care for a conscious victim?

a)

Put on gloves

b)

Explain that you are a certified lifeguard

c)

Ask for their consent

d)

Get the first aid kit

22.

During the primary assessment, you should check:

a)

the victim's airway - to be sure that it is open

b)

the victim's breathing - by looking, listening and feeling for breath

c)

the victim's circulation - by checking for a pulse in the carotid artery

d)

All of the above

23.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include:
a)
Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively searching their assigned zone.
b)
Fixing the pool rope and lane lines and ensuring the changing rooms are clean. 
c)
Following the health codes, answering a patron’s question and making sure patrons shower before using the pool.
d)
Passing out the pool rules to all the patrons.
24.
The objective of the facility safety team is to:
a)
Provide emergency back-up coverage when lifeguards are performing a water rescue.
b)
Assist lifeguards in maintaining a safe environment and providing emergency care.
c)
Help lifeguards understand the facility’s EAP.
d)
Perform patron surveillance when lifeguards need to take a break. 
25.
Which of the following is true about accidental fecal releases (AFRs)?
a)
Require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention.
b)
AFRs do not require immediate attention.
c)
Managers only need to be concerned with AFRs.
d)
It is part of the routine daily operation of a pool that must be done for safety. 
26.
You enter the mechanical room and find a maintenance worker lying on their back on the floor next to a ladder. You check the scene and determine it is safe to enter. During your primary assessment, you find the victim is unresponsive but breathing. You must leave to get help, what should you do?
a)
Place the victim in a recovery position.
b)
Leave the victim just as they are.
c)
Do not leave the victim since they are breathing, monitor their condition and wait for additional help to come.
d)
Use a clothes drag to move the victim to where you can summon more help.
27.

It is the responsibility of facility management to help its lifeguards maintain abilities, develop skills and work effectively as a team.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The lifeguard team and other staff members must practice the facility's EAP together until everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Why does the American Red Cross teach this course?

a)

To help people stay calm in emergencies.

b)

To help people make appropriate decisions when they are confronted with an emergency.

c)

To help people in an emergency keep a victim’s injuries from getting worse until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over.

d)

All of the above

30.

A patron collides with another swimmer while diving into the pool and asks the lifeguard for help. Without performing an assessment, the lifeguard tells the patron that they can continue swimming. The patron leaves the facility and seeks medical attention from a hospital after they begins to feel tingling sensations in their arms and legs. The lifeguard may be:

a)

A Good Samaritan.

b)

Negligent.

c)

Following the refusal-of-care principle.

d)

Using the RID factor.