primary responsibility of a lifeguard - ANSWER to prevent drowning and other injuries
from occurring at their aquatic center
5 characteristics of lifeguard - ANSWER 1. knowledge and skilled
2.reliable
3.mature
4.courteous and consistent
5.positive
lifeguards should - ANSWER always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty
5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person
before providing first aid or emergency care - ANSWER 1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or
what you can do to help
5. explain what you plan to do
what is the validity period of an american red cross lifeguarding certification? how does an
ARC certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWER -valid for 2 years
-additional training may be required to meet the state and local regulations or facility
specific policies
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, -to re certify, ARC certified lifeguards w a current certification may participate in a review
course
-individuals w an expired ARC lifeguard/first aid/AED certification may participate in the full
lifeguarding course
EAP (stand for) - ANSWER Emergency Action Plan
Personal protective equipment for a lifeguard - ANSWER -gloves
-resuscitation masks
-gowns
-shields
-protective eye wear
equipment that should always be worn or carried by lifeguard at all times while on duty -
ANSWER -rescue tube-should be worn at all times when performing patron surveillance.
Rescue tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and they are the primary pierce
of equipment used to perform a water rescue.
-Hip-packs containing gloves and resuscitation mask should be worn by lifeguards at all
times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that equipment is instantly available in an
emergency
-Resuscitation mask allow lifeguards to breathe air into a victim without making mouth-to-
mouth contact. Resuscitation mask should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at all times,
even when not on surveillance duty, so that it is available instantly in an emergency.
-A Whistle is a signaling device for lifeguards used to activate the facility's EAP and to get
attention of other members of the safety team as well as patrons for policy enforcement.
Whistles should be loud, made of material that will not rust and have breakaway lanyards.
Lifeguards should wear whistles at all times.
-Disposable Gloves are used to protect lifeguards that may be exposed to blood or other
potentially infectious material (OPIM). Gloves should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at
all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that they are available instantly in an
emergency
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from occurring at their aquatic center
5 characteristics of lifeguard - ANSWER 1. knowledge and skilled
2.reliable
3.mature
4.courteous and consistent
5.positive
lifeguards should - ANSWER always be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty
5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person
before providing first aid or emergency care - ANSWER 1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or
what you can do to help
5. explain what you plan to do
what is the validity period of an american red cross lifeguarding certification? how does an
ARC certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWER -valid for 2 years
-additional training may be required to meet the state and local regulations or facility
specific policies
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, -to re certify, ARC certified lifeguards w a current certification may participate in a review
course
-individuals w an expired ARC lifeguard/first aid/AED certification may participate in the full
lifeguarding course
EAP (stand for) - ANSWER Emergency Action Plan
Personal protective equipment for a lifeguard - ANSWER -gloves
-resuscitation masks
-gowns
-shields
-protective eye wear
equipment that should always be worn or carried by lifeguard at all times while on duty -
ANSWER -rescue tube-should be worn at all times when performing patron surveillance.
Rescue tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and they are the primary pierce
of equipment used to perform a water rescue.
-Hip-packs containing gloves and resuscitation mask should be worn by lifeguards at all
times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that equipment is instantly available in an
emergency
-Resuscitation mask allow lifeguards to breathe air into a victim without making mouth-to-
mouth contact. Resuscitation mask should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at all times,
even when not on surveillance duty, so that it is available instantly in an emergency.
-A Whistle is a signaling device for lifeguards used to activate the facility's EAP and to get
attention of other members of the safety team as well as patrons for policy enforcement.
Whistles should be loud, made of material that will not rust and have breakaway lanyards.
Lifeguards should wear whistles at all times.
-Disposable Gloves are used to protect lifeguards that may be exposed to blood or other
potentially infectious material (OPIM). Gloves should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at
all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that they are available instantly in an
emergency
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