Worksheetsunit 1 Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 20mins
Primary responsibility of a lifeguard include(s)
conduct surveillance
minimize, eliminate hazards
work as a team
all of the above
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional appearance while conducting surveillance?
using a mobile phone
socializing with patrons
assuming a relaxed posture
wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?
clear patrons from the water
monitor weather reports
whistle for your manager
allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning occurs
When would you use a slide in entry?
5.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What kind of drowner is he rescuing?
passive
submerged
active
spinal
What behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
clinging to line for support
struggles at the surface of the water
slowly moving forward
face down not moving
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone? Every (a) seconds
When a lifeguard moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone is demonstrating
effective scanning techniqu
searching
watching
zoning
Sun glare is making it difficult for the lifeguard to see the water, what should he or she do?
signal for assistance
change positions
wear polar sunglasses
all of the above
A lifeguard station response time testing should be completed within how many minutes?
(a)
a lifeguard asks a patron to stop hyperventilating and explains why it is dangerous describes this?
(a)
Which factor should a lifeguard on duty in a zone that includes a swim team practice consider?
swimming in lanes prevents swimmers from colliding
the coach is responsible for surveillance and scanning of the team
competitive swimmers are still susceptible to experiencing a medical emergency and drowning
swim team members are well behaved, and rule enforcement is not needed
Which activity may the manager of an aquatic facility implement to promote safety for a day camp while they visit an aquatic facility?
Lifeguard administers swim tests
lifeguard allows chaperones to leave
lifeguard offers an optional safety orientation
lifeguard ensures that all swimmers wear life jackets
Which actions should a lifeguard take first when identifying that a person is drowning?
Which technique should a lifeguard use for an active front rescue?
thrust the rescue tube into the persons chest to provide support
squeeze the rescue tube between their chest and the person's back
extend the rescue tube to the person and ask to grab it
position the rescue tube below the person's shoulders so their head falls back into an open airway position
A woman collides with another swimmer while diving into the pool and asks the lifeguard for help. Without doing an assessment, the lifeguard tells the woman she can continue swimming. The woman leaves the facility and seeks medical attention from a hospital after she begins to feel tingling sensations in her arms and legs. The lifeguard may be:
A good samaritan
following the refusal-of-care principles
negligent
using the RID factor
