AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING FINAL
WRITTEN EXAM
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - ANSWERS-Knowledgeable and
skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - ANSWERS-Be attentive and sit or stand
upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer
in distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - ANSWERS-
Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an
injured or ill person before providing first aid or emergency care. - ANSWERS-
State your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you
would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you
can do to help
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWERS-To prevent
drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. -
ANSWERS-Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron
,surveillance, Administering first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with
other lifeguards, facility staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with
patron surveillance. - ANSWERS-Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by
performing safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and
other duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing records and
reports, and Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks
and inspections
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? -
ANSWERS-Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWERS-
Going through the Lifeguard class or course again
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - ANSWERS-
To ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to
perform their job, To ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety
and rescue equipment and emergency action plans, and To ensure lifeguards
understand codes, rules, and regulations of the facility
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWERS-Emergency Action Plan
, Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and
practice the EAP? - ANSWERS-So everyone knows their responsibilities and can
perform them effectively
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at
well-managed aquatic facilities? - ANSWERS-At least four hours of in-service
training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? -
ANSWERS-Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency
response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or Facility rules and regulations,
Customer service, Records and reports, and Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANSWERS-Helps
you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance
to practice with other lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently
respond as a team in an emergency
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety
checklist? - ANSWERS-Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that
rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are properly inflated and the handles are secure,
Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris, Water level and flow is
appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and are
operating properly
Why should water parks have signs posted at every attraction stating the water
depth? - ANSWERS-To prevent patrons from finding themselves in water that is
deeper or shallower than they expected
WRITTEN EXAM
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - ANSWERS-Knowledgeable and
skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - ANSWERS-Be attentive and sit or stand
upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer
in distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - ANSWERS-
Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an
injured or ill person before providing first aid or emergency care. - ANSWERS-
State your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you
would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you
can do to help
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWERS-To prevent
drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. -
ANSWERS-Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron
,surveillance, Administering first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with
other lifeguards, facility staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with
patron surveillance. - ANSWERS-Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by
performing safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and
other duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing records and
reports, and Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks
and inspections
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? -
ANSWERS-Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWERS-
Going through the Lifeguard class or course again
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - ANSWERS-
To ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to
perform their job, To ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety
and rescue equipment and emergency action plans, and To ensure lifeguards
understand codes, rules, and regulations of the facility
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWERS-Emergency Action Plan
, Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and
practice the EAP? - ANSWERS-So everyone knows their responsibilities and can
perform them effectively
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at
well-managed aquatic facilities? - ANSWERS-At least four hours of in-service
training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? -
ANSWERS-Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency
response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or Facility rules and regulations,
Customer service, Records and reports, and Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANSWERS-Helps
you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance
to practice with other lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently
respond as a team in an emergency
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety
checklist? - ANSWERS-Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that
rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are properly inflated and the handles are secure,
Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris, Water level and flow is
appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and are
operating properly
Why should water parks have signs posted at every attraction stating the water
depth? - ANSWERS-To prevent patrons from finding themselves in water that is
deeper or shallower than they expected
