Lifeguarding 2024 Red Cross questions
and answers
Lifeguarding is: D, C, I, I
Dynamic
Challlengeing
Important
Inspiring
Lifeguards primary responsibility is ?
to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility
What 4 things entail the primary responsibility as a Lifeguard (as whole) ?
Monitoring activities IN/OUT of h2o
Preventing injuries through elimination of hazards
Enforcing rules
Recognizing/ responding quickly
Working as a team
What do the benchmarks represent for Red Cross ?
Core competencies including expectations
List the secondary responsibilities of a Lifegaurd?
Testing pool chemicals
Assisting patrons
Cleaning preforming maintenance
Opening and closing duties
Safety checks
(Characteristics) As a lifeguard you must be: 7 things...what are they?
Knowledgeable/ skilled
Reliable
,Mature
Courteous/consistent
Positive
Professional
Healthy/fit
What NOT do do as a Lifegaurd while on stand:
Leave station while on surveillance
No phones while on duty
No slouching
No conversations on stand
No eating on stand
No alcohol/drugs on stand
The FIND decision making model (and when to use) :
F- Figure out the problem
I- identify possible solutions
N- name pros and cons for each solution
D- decide which one is best -act on it
When time is not critical
(Legality) Duty to act. What does it mean?
Legal responsibility to act in an emergency. Failure - legal issues
(Legality) Standard of care is ? What does it involve? (4)
Expected to meet minimum standard of care...
-communicate information/warnings
-recognize someone in need of help
-attempt rescue
-provide emergency care according to level of training
(Legality) negligence is what and looks like what?
When help = needed bc Lifegaurd has NOT helped they are liable.
-not stopping harmful behaviors
-not providing care
-providing inappropriate care (more or less than trained)
(Legality) abandonment is what?
,Once care = started, guard must finish until proper EMS arrives. NO LEAVING MIDDLE OF CPR
(Legality) confidentiality. What can/Cannot be shared?
If you find out health info about patron while aiding...DO NOT SHARE unless it is with EMT directly
associated with Parton.
(Legality) documentation means?
Documenting all injuries/ incidents (w/ out bias)
Sign and date
(Legality) consent and what it entails?
ALL injured (in need of aid) patrons MUST give consent before you may help.
How to obtain consent of patron:
State your name
State level of training
Explain you would like to help
Explain your plan
(Legality) consent ....What do you do if patron is unconscious?
Law states patron gives consent....(implied consent)
(Legality) refusal of care. What to do:
Must honor wishes.
For big injuries (call 911 for further assessment)
For non emergency:
Make it clear you are NOT neglecting care or abandoning patron.
DOCUMENT!!! (Ask person to sign document)
Good Samaritan Laws =?
Laws that protect ppl against claims of negligence after providing care.
Lifeguards do not have this so make sure you seek legal counsel to determine coverage of law at facility
In service training is what?
Trainings that Takes place while employed as lifeguard. (Min 4 hours each month)
Can be announced or unannounced
What are the 2 teams at an aquatics facility ?
, Lifegaurd and safety team
(Team) what's the difference between lifeguard team and safety ?
Lifegaurd formed when ever 2 or more Lifegaurd are on duty
Safety- network of ppl who prevent, prepare and assist is in an emergency (upper management or other
staff at facility)
Your ability to respond to an emergency depends on what?
How much you have practiced the emergency action plan (EAP) together and communicate
What are some crucial elements in effective teamwork? (5)
-communication
Trust
Mutual respect
Commitment
Cooperation
Ways to have a positive effect on your team: (ways to be a good team member) (7)
-arrive on time
-attend trainings
-be prepped (maintain knowledge/skill)
-communicate clearly and respectfully
-complete 2nd duties on time
-enforce rules
-rotate stations on time
What is EAP?
Emergency Action Plan
What factors can affect an EAP? Or make it more or less challenging? 3
# of guards
#/ type of patrons
# of safety team members
and answers
Lifeguarding is: D, C, I, I
Dynamic
Challlengeing
Important
Inspiring
Lifeguards primary responsibility is ?
to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at your aquatic facility
What 4 things entail the primary responsibility as a Lifeguard (as whole) ?
Monitoring activities IN/OUT of h2o
Preventing injuries through elimination of hazards
Enforcing rules
Recognizing/ responding quickly
Working as a team
What do the benchmarks represent for Red Cross ?
Core competencies including expectations
List the secondary responsibilities of a Lifegaurd?
Testing pool chemicals
Assisting patrons
Cleaning preforming maintenance
Opening and closing duties
Safety checks
(Characteristics) As a lifeguard you must be: 7 things...what are they?
Knowledgeable/ skilled
Reliable
,Mature
Courteous/consistent
Positive
Professional
Healthy/fit
What NOT do do as a Lifegaurd while on stand:
Leave station while on surveillance
No phones while on duty
No slouching
No conversations on stand
No eating on stand
No alcohol/drugs on stand
The FIND decision making model (and when to use) :
F- Figure out the problem
I- identify possible solutions
N- name pros and cons for each solution
D- decide which one is best -act on it
When time is not critical
(Legality) Duty to act. What does it mean?
Legal responsibility to act in an emergency. Failure - legal issues
(Legality) Standard of care is ? What does it involve? (4)
Expected to meet minimum standard of care...
-communicate information/warnings
-recognize someone in need of help
-attempt rescue
-provide emergency care according to level of training
(Legality) negligence is what and looks like what?
When help = needed bc Lifegaurd has NOT helped they are liable.
-not stopping harmful behaviors
-not providing care
-providing inappropriate care (more or less than trained)
(Legality) abandonment is what?
,Once care = started, guard must finish until proper EMS arrives. NO LEAVING MIDDLE OF CPR
(Legality) confidentiality. What can/Cannot be shared?
If you find out health info about patron while aiding...DO NOT SHARE unless it is with EMT directly
associated with Parton.
(Legality) documentation means?
Documenting all injuries/ incidents (w/ out bias)
Sign and date
(Legality) consent and what it entails?
ALL injured (in need of aid) patrons MUST give consent before you may help.
How to obtain consent of patron:
State your name
State level of training
Explain you would like to help
Explain your plan
(Legality) consent ....What do you do if patron is unconscious?
Law states patron gives consent....(implied consent)
(Legality) refusal of care. What to do:
Must honor wishes.
For big injuries (call 911 for further assessment)
For non emergency:
Make it clear you are NOT neglecting care or abandoning patron.
DOCUMENT!!! (Ask person to sign document)
Good Samaritan Laws =?
Laws that protect ppl against claims of negligence after providing care.
Lifeguards do not have this so make sure you seek legal counsel to determine coverage of law at facility
In service training is what?
Trainings that Takes place while employed as lifeguard. (Min 4 hours each month)
Can be announced or unannounced
What are the 2 teams at an aquatics facility ?
, Lifegaurd and safety team
(Team) what's the difference between lifeguard team and safety ?
Lifegaurd formed when ever 2 or more Lifegaurd are on duty
Safety- network of ppl who prevent, prepare and assist is in an emergency (upper management or other
staff at facility)
Your ability to respond to an emergency depends on what?
How much you have practiced the emergency action plan (EAP) together and communicate
What are some crucial elements in effective teamwork? (5)
-communication
Trust
Mutual respect
Commitment
Cooperation
Ways to have a positive effect on your team: (ways to be a good team member) (7)
-arrive on time
-attend trainings
-be prepped (maintain knowledge/skill)
-communicate clearly and respectfully
-complete 2nd duties on time
-enforce rules
-rotate stations on time
What is EAP?
Emergency Action Plan
What factors can affect an EAP? Or make it more or less challenging? 3
# of guards
#/ type of patrons
# of safety team members
