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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A EXAM 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
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2024AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A EXAM 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This
person is probably: - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. A passive victim who needs help.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
What should you do if a man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls
from the deck into the water and is in distress after you activate the emergency action plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS-d. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining on deck, then provide any additional care.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them
What should you do in the case of a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. Minimize movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique.
What steps should you take if you notice a person motionless in the water while scanning your zone? - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Activate the EAP, enter
the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe exit point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed.
What applies to the situation if you are scanning the pool and witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go under? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. You have duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue.
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What should a lifeguard do if they can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the swimming area from the station because of glare from the afternoon sun to maintain effective patron surveillance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. Adjust his position slightly to remove the glare spot from his surveillance area.
What should you after you blow your whistle at a patron running running on the deck to enforce the rules and regulations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Telling her she could slip or fall and she must walk on the deck.
When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual in-line stabilization is provided by: - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. Provided using the head splint technique.
Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. One of the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard.
You are a lifeguard on surveillance duty during a busy family swim session. It is important to scan and carry: - CORRECT ANSWERS-b. Scan all areas in your assigned zone of coverage and carry your rescue tube with you at all times.
13. A head, neck or spinal injury rarely happens where? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a. In deep water at a supervised facility.
What is required in the event of accidental fecal releases (AFRs) - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention.
You are lifeguarding during a family swim session when you notice a swimmer swimming full lengths of the pool under water. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Immediately stop him from continuing the activity and explain the dangers of the activity.
After removing a conscious victim you suspect has a spinal injury from the
water, you definitely shouldn't: - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Dry the victim off and apply the pads of an AED.
If you are on break while tow lifeguards are on surveillance during during a public swim and one lifeguard actives the facility's EAP for a submerged passive victim and enters the water, what steps should you take to assist Elitaastuvia001@Gmail.Com
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