100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Lifeguard Written Test (Latest 2022/2023) Complete Solution $15.99
Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Lifeguard Written Test (Latest 2022/2023) Complete Solution

 0 purchase
  • Course
  • Institution

Lifeguard Written Test (Latest 2022/2023) Complete Solution

Preview 2 out of 12  pages

  • June 28, 2022
  • 12
  • 2021/2022
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
avatar-seller
Lifeguard Written Test

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________ and to
protect ____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER: patron safety and protect lives
In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Knowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, courteous and consistent, positive,
professional
What different environments employ lifeguards? - CORRECT ANSWER: lakes, beaches, coves,
pool clubs, community pools
The certificates you earn in this class will prepare you for working in which environment(s)? -
CORRECT ANSWER: *very environment that hires red cross certified lifeguards
List one decision that a lifeguard may have to make? - CORRECT ANSWER: F.I.N.D
The FIND model stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER: Figure out the problem, identify the
possible solutions, name the pros and cons for each solution, decide which solutions is best
Duty to act _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: A legal responsibility to respond to an emergency
while
on the job.
Standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER: The benchmark by which the actions of a caregiver
with
similar training and experience is measured.
Negligence _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: A failure to act or to use reasonable care that results
in
injury or that causes further harm.
Good Samaritan laws _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: Statutes that generally provide legal
protection to
people who willingly (without a duty to act) give
emergency care without being negligent or accepting
anything in return
Consent ______ - CORRECT ANSWER: Permission to provide care given by an injured adult or
the parent of an injured child to a rescuer or caregiver.
This permission is implied when the adult is

, unresponsive or the child is unattended.
Refusal of care ______ - CORRECT ANSWER: An unwillingness to receive first aid or medical
treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent
or guardian) who must give consent.
Abandonment ______ - CORRECT ANSWER: The failure to continue care once it has been
initiated.
Confidentiality _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: The safeguarding of a victim's right to privacy as
it
concerns his or her medical condition, etc.
Documentation _____ - CORRECT ANSWER: A form, like an accident report, that describes
what was
seen, heard, and done during an emergency.
As you keep in mind the legal considerations explained in this chapter, read the following
scenario and answer the related questions: A female patron slips and falls on the deck. She hits
her head, and it is lightly bleeding. You ask for consent, but the patron refuses. She says she will
get dressed and go home.
a. What should you do?
A few minutes after the patron enters the locker room, another patron comes out and says the
woman is now unconscious in the locker room.
b. Should you help the patron now? Why or why not? - CORRECT ANSWER: A- fill out a
report and ask her to sign if not, write that down on the documentations.B- Then you would help
her because she is unconscious it is called implied consent
What is the importance of the lifeguard team? - CORRECT ANSWER: working together,
following rules and regulations, acting fast when it comes to an emergency, and understanding
how to wok like a team
The lifeguard team is part of a larger team - the _______________ ________________ team. -
CORRECT ANSWER: the lifeguard team and the safety team
how to prevent injuries - CORRECT ANSWER: patron safety
risk management - CORRECT ANSWER: identifying dangerous conditions/ behaviors that can
cause injury and then taking steps to minimize them
preventive life guarding - CORRECT ANSWER: most time will be spent on trying to make sure
emergencies don't happen

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExpertTutor1. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

69411 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now

Start selling
$15.99
  • (0)
Add to cart
Added