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WorksheetsLGU Ch 5 &6 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard during surveillance?
Cleaning the pool deck
Monitoring swimmers for signs of distress
Organizing swim lessons
Selling snacks at the concession stand
What is the term for the area of the pool a lifeguard is assigned to watch?
Lane
Zone
Section
Sector
Which of the following is a sign of a passive drowning victim?
Calling for help loudly
Floating face-down and motionless
Splashing and waving arms
Swimming laps
What is the first step a lifeguard should take when activating an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
Call for backup
Enter the water to rescue the victim
Signal or whistle to alert others
Fill out an incident report
Which scanning technique helps ensure that all areas of a lifeguard’s zone are covered effectively?
Focusing only on the deep end
Using a systematic visual sweep from one side to the other
Watching only the swimmers closest to you
Looking at the pool occasionally
A lifeguard notices a group of children running on the pool deck. What is the most appropriate action to prevent injury?
Ignore them unless someone falls
Politely remind them to walk, not run
Blow the whistle and ask them to leave the pool area
Wait for a supervisor to intervene
If a lifeguard observes a swimmer who is struggling to keep their head above water and is not making forward progress, what should the lifeguard do first?
Wait to see if the swimmer recovers
Activate the Emergency Action Plan and prepare to assist
Ask another patron to help
Finish their current task before responding
A patron approaches you with a concern about water quality. How should you respond to communicate effectively?
Ignore the concern and continue scanning
Listen attentively and inform them you will notify the appropriate staff
Tell them it’s not your responsibility
Ask them to leave the pool area
You are assigned to a busy pool with overlapping zones. How would you ensure that all areas are effectively covered with your team?
Only watch your own zone and ignore others
Coordinate with other lifeguards to clarify responsibilities and overlap coverage
Focus on the shallow end only
Let the supervisor handle zone assignments
During a rescue, you notice that the victim is unresponsive after being removed from the water. What steps should you take to provide the best care while waiting for emergency medical services?
Leave the victim and look for help
Begin CPR and continue until EMS arrives
Wait for another lifeguard to take over
Move the victim to a different location
