American Red Cross Lifeguard Tests A 100% 2024/2025 Verified

American Red Cross Lifeguard Tests A 100% 2024/2025 Verified 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-b. A passive victim who needs help. Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWERa. 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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-a. You have duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue. 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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-b. Provided using the head splint technique. Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and supervisors as a team is: - CORRECT ANSWER-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 ANSWER-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 ANSWER-a. In deep water at a supervised facility. What is required in the event of accidental fecal releases (AFRs) - CORRECT ANSWER-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