Lifeguard Test Bundle Pack

A child falls backwards from a water play structure in extremely shallow water. She can not stand up. If you suspect a head, neck or spinal injury, you should: Correct Answer: Provide manual stabilization placing your hands on either side of her head until more help arrives. A child is in distres...

How can you best protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogen transmission when providing care? a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases. b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care. c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier w...

As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a & year old child, you would perform cycles of: CORRECT ANSWER 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious person is choking? CORRECT ANSWER Clutching the throat The patron as...

Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies CORRECT ANSWER True, lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies Which of the following is specifically des...

Accountable (pg. 11-12) CORRECT ANSWER Lifeguards can be held accountable through performance evaluations that include audits. As an E&A lifeguard you are accountable to: (1) Facility guests (2) Your employer (3) Yourself Audit CORRECT ANSWER Verify that lifeguards are still maintaining th...

Self-Service CORRECT ANSWER Not a type of Ongoing training described in module 1 Legal concepts: CORRECT ANSWER Abandonment, Negligence, Refusal of care, consent, duty of act Shallow water lifeguard credentials CORRECT ANSWER appropriate at facilities with aquatic attractions with a maximum wa...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... correct answer In Cardiac Arrest. An unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not called CPR C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? correct answer Circulation, Airway, Breathing. Chest compressions...

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________ and to protect ____________________. correct answer patron safety and protect lives In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? correct answer Knowledgeable and skilled , reliable,...

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 answer A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: correct answer Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment bef...

a victim is having a seizure in the water what should you do? correct answer Support the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends What is the first step of the cardiac chain survival? correct answer Early recognition and access to emergency medical services (EMS) system. ...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... correct answer In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... correct answer Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your...

A patron slips under the water without struggle and does not resurface. What type of victim? correct answer A passive victim who needs help how long should it take you to reach your victim? correct answer 30 seconds How long does it take to get to the victim and get them out of the water? corr...

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? A | To encourage patrons to participate in water safety educational programs B | To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility C | To schedule and participate in frequent inservice trainings D | To deliver ...

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 Monitoring activities in and near the water through patro...