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Lifeguarding Quiz Questions andAnswers
Why should an EAP be facility specific? - Answer-Because there are many different
factors such as the number of staff on duty, typical response times of EMS personnel,
and the location of backup lifeguards and other safety team members.
Provide 3 examples of situation-based EAPS - Answer-1) active drowning
2) emergency on land
3) head, neck, spinal injury
An example of an EAP - Answer-Lifeguard: Recognize, signal, rescue, assess, provide
care, report/advise/release, equipment check and corrective action, return to duty
Backup Lifeguards: backup surveillance coverage, assist with rescue, clear the area
Additional Staff: clear the zone if no other lifeguards, call 911 or other designated
number, bring additional equipment, control the crowd, meet the EMS personnel
When completing a report, you should: - Answer-Collect all factual information about
what was seen, heard and the actions taken.
Who should deal with the media or curious people after an incident? Why? - Answer-
Facility manager or spokesperson because legal action may be taken otherwise
Why might a facility not be re-opened after an incident? - Answer-Insufficient lifeguard
coverage, contaminated surfaces (blood, etc.), missing or damaged equipment (ex.
EMS takes backboard)
Members of the safety team, including non-lifeguard personnel, should be: - Answer-
Trained and certified in first aid and CPR/AED at the same level of the lifeguard team
(for professionals)
Explain what you do after an incident (three steps) - Answer-Report: you must
document what happened using factual information only and may take witness
statements and record information on the victim (really just get whatever is on the form)
Advise: give the patron/victim advise on what to do different next time or whether to visit
their doctor Release: release the person to be free if they are an adult and to a parent,
guardian, counselor, etc. if they are a child. If they are injured, release them to the EMS
personnel.
List three examples of places outside of the direct aquatic area that emergencies may
occur - Answer-Parking lot, sauna, or weight room
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