Lifeguard Review (American Red Cross)
primary responsibility of a lifeguard Ans- to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
aquatic center
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Lifeguard Review (American Red Cross)
primary responsibility of a lifeguard Ans- to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
aquatic center
5 characteristics of lifeguard Ans- 1. knowledge and skilled
2.reliable
3.mature
4.courteous and consistent
5.positive
lifeguards should Ans- always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty
5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person before providing
first aid or emergency care Ans- 1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you can
do to help
5. explain what you plan to do
what is the validity period of an american red cross lifeguarding certification? how does an ARC certified
lifeguard get recertified? Ans- -valid for 2 years
-additional training may be required to meet the state and local regulations or facility specific policies
-to re certify, ARC certified lifeguards w a current certification may participate in a review course
-individuals w an expired ARC lifeguard/first aid/AED certification may participate in the full lifeguarding
course
EAP (stand for) Ans- Emergency Action Plan
Personal protective equipment for a lifeguard Ans- -gloves
, -resuscitation masks
-gowns
-shields
-protective eye wear
equipment that should always be worn or carried by lifeguard at all times while on duty Ans- -rescue
tube-should be worn at all times when performing patron surveillance. Rescue tubes are capable of
keeping multiple victims afloat and they are the primary pierce of equipment used to perform a water
rescue.
-Hip-packs containing gloves and resuscitation mask should be worn by lifeguards at all times, even
when not on surveillance duty, so that equipment is instantly available in an emergency
-Resuscitation mask allow lifeguards to breathe air into a victim without making mouth-to-mouth
contact. Resuscitation mask should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at all times, even when not on
surveillance duty, so that it is available instantly in an emergency.
-A Whistle is a signaling device for lifeguards used to activate the facility's EAP and to get attention of
other members of the safety team as well as patrons for policy enforcement. Whistles should be loud,
made of material that will not rust and have breakaway lanyards. Lifeguards should wear whistles at all
times.
-Disposable Gloves are used to protect lifeguards that may be exposed to blood or other potentially
infectious material (OPIM). Gloves should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at all times, even when
not on surveillance duty, so that they are available instantly in an emergency
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty? Ans- -
Backboards are a standard piece of equipment used at aquatic facilities to remove victims from the
water when they are unable to exit the water on their own or they have a possible head, neck or spinal
injury.
-Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used to analyze the hearts rhythm and deliver an
electrical shock (when needed) to help re-established an effective heart rhythm. AEDs are used in
conjunction with CPR.
-First aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at aquatic facilities including bleeding and
wounds and help stabilize injuries to muscles, bones and joints.
-Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) resuscitators are used to ventilate a victim in respiratory arrest or when
performing CPR with more than one rescuer.
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to prevent lifeguards from coming into direct contact with
a victim's body fluids. PPE includes gloves, resuscitation masks, gowns, masks, shields and protective
eyewear.
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