Lifeguard Recertification Study Questions And Answers Complete 2023
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Questions And Answers Complete 2023
While guarding, if you notice a person swimming full lengths of the pool underwater, what should you
do? Ans- Immediately stop and explain dangers of activity
2 Lifeguards are on watch, you are a guard on break. If the EAP is...
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While guarding, if you notice a person swimming full lengths of the pool underwater, what should you
do? Ans- Immediately stop and explain dangers of activity
2 Lifeguards are on watch, you are a guard on break. If the EAP is activated for a passive submerged
victim, what steps should you take to assist in the rescue? Ans- Bring the spinal board to the lifeguard
and help remove the victim from the water as the other lifeguard watches and clears the water
After extricating a conscious suspected spinal victim from the water, what do you do for the victim? Ans-
Cover the victim, reassure them, watch and care for signs of shock and perform secondary assessment
If a person comes up to you claiming they hit their head when they fell on the pool deck and you notice
blood and fluids coming from his ear coupled with a dizzy feeling. What should you do? Ans- Provide
manual stabilization until other staff arrives with a spinal board and you can backboard the victim
Effective scanning of the pool is demonstrated when a lifeguard looks at what part(s) of the water? Ans-
surface, bottom and middle of the pool water
Effective scanning also means WHAT as you scan? Ans- Head and eyes
What is the term used when multiple Lifeguard sanctions are set up to reduce the number of patrons
watched by each Lifeguard? Ans- ZONE COVERAGE
When do you move a conscious victim you suspect of a head, neck or spine injury? Ans- You DO NOT
unless the scene becomes unsafe
If THREE LIFEGUARDS are on duty, emergency back-up coverage takes place when? Ans- When one of
the Lifeguard's enter the water for a rescue
If a lifeguard fails to assess a person they see, hear or are told, were injured...,the Lifeguard may be
guilty of what? Ans- BEING NEGLIGENT
, What is the best technique available to minimize movement for a head, neck, or spine victim, at the
surface in less than 3 feet deep water? Ans- Head splint technique
During a weather-related power failure at a facility, Staff should do what? Ans- Clear everyone from the
pool
What are the mandatory pieces of equipment readily available to a Lifeguard? Ans- Gloves, rescue tube,
1st aid kit, breathing barrier/rescue mask, AED, Backboard
The sequence of (recognizing a distressed swimmer, rescuing an active victim, informing management
and speaking with a witness) are all part of what? Ans- EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
What is total coverage? Ans- When only 1 lifeguard is assigned to watch the water
If you MUST leave an unconscious but breathing victim, with a suspected head, neck or spine injury,
what should you do before leaving? Ans- H.A.I.N.E.S Position
After diving into the shallow end of the pool, a patron has blood in the ears and or the nose, what do
you suspect? Ans- a head, neck or spinal injury
MSDS information within the hazard communication standard contains what information? Ans- What
type of chemicals are used in your facility
Creating/Reviewing policy and procedures, addressing unsafe conditions and training staff are the
primary responsibilities of whom? Ans- Facility Management
What is the proper order for securing straps during a spine boarding procedure? Ans- Upper chest, hips,
thighs (then the head chucks)
What are the major concerns for a safe 'group visit' to a pool? Ans- Knowing how to identify group
leaders/chaperones, having appropriate # of lifeguards to cover all the zones, and ensure patrons stay in
the areas of the pool appropriate for their swimming ability
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