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Lifeguard Written Test 2023
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Lifeguard Written Test 2023The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________
and to
protect ____________________. - ANSWER patron safety and protect lives
In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? - ANSWER
Knowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, courteous and consistent, positive,
professional
What different environments employ lifeguards? - ANSWER lakes, beaches, coves,
pool clubs, community pools
The certificates you earn in this class will prepare you for working in which
environment(s)? - ANSWER *very environment that hires red cross certified lifeguards
List one decision that a lifeguard may have to make? - ANSWER F.I.N.D
The FIND model stands for: - ANSWER Figure out the problem, identify the possible
solutions, name the pros and cons for each solution, decide which solutions is best
Duty to act _____ - ANSWER A legal responsibility to respond to an emergency while
on the job.
Standard of care - ANSWER The benchmark by which the actions of a caregiver with
similar training and experience is measured.
Negligence _____ - ANSWER A failure to act or to use reasonable care that results in
injury or that causes further harm.
Good Samaritan laws _____ - ANSWER Statutes that generally provide legal
protection to
people who willingly (without a duty to act) give
emergency care without being negligent or accepting
anything in return
Consent ______ - ANSWER Permission to provide care given by an injured adult or
the parent of an injured child to a rescuer or caregiver.
,This permission is implied when the adult is
unresponsive or the child is unattended.
Refusal of care ______ - ANSWER An unwillingness to receive first aid or medical
treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent
or guardian) who must give consent.
Abandonment ______ - ANSWER The failure to continue care once it has been
initiated.
Confidentiality _____ - ANSWER The safeguarding of a victim's right to privacy as it
concerns his or her medical condition, etc.
Documentation _____ - ANSWER A form, like an accident report, that describes what
was
seen, heard, and done during an emergency.
As you keep in mind the legal considerations explained in this chapter, read the
following
scenario and answer the related questions: A female patron slips and falls on the deck.
She hits
her head, and it is lightly bleeding. You ask for consent, but the patron refuses. She says
she will
get dressed and go home.
a. What should you do?
A few minutes after the patron enters the locker room, another patron comes out and
says the
woman is now unconscious in the locker room.
b. Should you help the patron now? Why or why not? - ANSWER A- fill out a report and
ask her to sign if not, write that down on the documentations.B- Then you would help her
because she is unconscious it is called implied consent
What is the importance of the lifeguard team? - ANSWER working together, following
rules and regulations, acting fast when it comes to an emergency, and understanding
how to wok like a team
The lifeguard team is part of a larger team - the _______________ ________________
, team. - ANSWER the lifeguard team and the safety team
how to prevent injuries - ANSWER patron safety
risk management - ANSWER identifying dangerous conditions/ behaviors that can
cause injury and then taking steps to minimize them
preventive life guarding - ANSWER most time will be spent on trying to make sure
emergencies don't happen
what are some examples of life- threatening injures - ANSWER submersion
(nonfatal/drowning). injuries to the head, neck or back (spiral injuries), unconsciousness.
breathing emergencies, cardiac emergencies, severe bleeding
what are the most two serious aquatic emergencies to prevent - ANSWER drowning
and head,neck and back injuries
Drowning - ANSWER happens when a person suffocates in the water
How are patrons informed of a potential injury at an aquatic facility - ANSWER Rules
and regulations
Rules and regulations - ANSWER Lifeguards need to understand the rules and
regulations of the facility where they work, rules do not keep patron from having fun, but
are for every ones health and safety
when are safety checks conducted - ANSWER before opening the facility, during daily
operations,at closing
what to do if you find an unsafe condition - ANSWER correct it if possible before the
facility opens, if you cannot correct the problem, tell the LG supervisor immediately
While you are conducting a safety check, you find a large crack on the pool deck near
the deep end. you should- - ANSWER close off the area and tell the lifeguard
supervisor right away
Weather conditions - ANSWER Lightning and thunderstorms happen more often in the
summer.
what should lifeguards do in the event of a thunder and lightning - ANSWER clear
everyone from the water at the first sound of thunder or first sight of lighting.
Patron surveillance - ANSWER a lifeguards primary responsibility is to ensure patron
safety and protect lives.
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