WorksheetsLGU Ch 4 & 6 Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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
Correct scanning includes keeping an eye of patrons of the pool, actively searching, and checking the bottom, middle, and surface of the water.
True
False
A stride jump entry is best used when?
The water is less than 5 feet deep
The victim shows signs of a spinal injury
You want to make a big splash
None of the above
The size and shape of a lifeguards zone should allow them to recognize and reach a victim in the farthest part of the zone within _________?
1 minute
3 minutes
10 Seconds
30 Seconds
