Red Cross Lifeguard Test UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Red Cross Lifeguard
Red Cross Lifeguard Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER- to prevent
drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibil...
Red Cross Lifeguard Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
what is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- to prevent
drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1. monitoring activities in and out of the water
2. eliminating hazardous situations/behaviors
3. recognizing and responding to all emergencies
list five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron
surveillance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. completing records and reports
2. pool maintenance
3. giving swim tests
4. giving swim lessons
5. testing pool water/chlorine levels
list five characteristics of a professional lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. reliable
2. mature
3. courteous
4. positive
5. knowledgeable
lifeguards should:
a. keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all times, in case of an emergency
b. stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand
c. always be attentive and sit or stand upright while on duty
d. assist patrons with swim testing when on duty - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- C
,a lifeguard is texting while on duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal
principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- negligence
list the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill
person before providing first aid or emergency care: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. state
your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you'd like to help them
5. explain what you plan to do
why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training?
a. to ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their
job
b. to ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and
EAP
c. to ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules and regulations of the facility
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- D
what does EAP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Emergency Action Plan
why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the
EAP? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- because everyone needs to know their responsibility and
how to perform it effectively
what is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed
aquatic facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- at least 4 hours of in-service training each
month
what does FIND stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- F - figure out the problem
I - identify possible solutions
N - name the pros + cons for each solution
, D - decide which solution is best than act on it
what items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- - gloves
- gowns
- protective eyewear
- resuscitation mask
what equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List 2
and include reasons why. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1) rescue tube - can keep multiple
victims afloat
2) hip-pack with gloves and resuscitation mask - needs to be instantly available incase of an
emergency
what safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard? list at least 2 and
describe how/when each item is used. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1) backboard - removes
victim from water when they can't do it themselves
2) AED - helps heart reestablish an affective rhythm
As a lifeguard you are responsible for: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- consistently enforcing
your facility's rules and regulations
list 5 common rules often posted at an aquatic facility. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1. swim
only when lifeguard is on duty
2. no swimming with open or infected wounds
3. no running, pushing, or rough play
4. obey lifeguard instruction
5. dive only in designated areas
explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready" - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
equipped and rescue-ready means that you are wearing or carrying the appropriate rescue
equipment and ready to enter water for rescue
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