Lifeguard Responsibilities and Actions

Front

What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include? Conduct surveillance, Administer swim tests, Assist patrons with questions, Ensure that resuscitation equipment is working

Back

Conduct surveillance

Front

In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional appearance while conducting surveillance? Options: Using a mobile phone, Socializing with patrons, Assuming a relaxed posture, Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly

Back

Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly

Front

What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?

Back

Clear patrons from the water

Front

A lifeguard conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water depth in their zone is 4 feet. A person at the far end of their zone starts to display active drowning behaviors. The water in front of their zone is crowded with patrons. What is the appropriate entry method?

Back

Slide-in entry

Front

A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above water, has their arms extended to their sides, is pressing down for support and is not making any forward progress in the water. Which situation do these behaviors describe?

Back

Active drowning person

Front

Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?

Back

Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom

Front

How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?

Back

Every 30 seconds

Front

Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique? Options: Sits still to prevent too much distracting body movement, Mentally rehearses how to perform a rescue to help stay alert and prepared, Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone, Focuses most of their attention on high-risk patrons, occasionally glancing at other patrons

Back

Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone

Front

Sun glare on the water surface is making it difficult for a lifeguard to see patrons on one side of their surveillance area. The lifeguard stands up and attempts to look around and through the glare spot without success. Which action should the lifeguard take?

Back

Signal for assistance

Front

A lifeguard station response time testing should be completed within how many minutes?

Back

1.5-2 minutes