AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING

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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING

FINAL WRITTEN EXAM UPDATED

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - correct answer- To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility

Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - correct answer- 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. - correct answer- 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

List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - correct answer- Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive

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Lifeguards should always do what? - correct answer- 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? - correct answer- 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. - correct answer- 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 validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? - correct answer- Two years

How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - correct answer- Going through the Lifeguard class or course again

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Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - correct answer- 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? - correct answer- Emergency Action Plan

Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the EAP? - correct answer- 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? - correct answer- At least four hours of in-service training each month

What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - correct answer- 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)

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