Lifeguarding Test Sample

Front

What does EAP stand for?

Back

Emergency Action Plan

Front

Correct scanning includes keeping an eye of patrons of the pool, actively searching, and checking the bottom, middle, and surface of the water.

Back

True

Front

Which situation could lead to trouble for a weak or non swimmer? Hand over hand wall crawling, Clinging to a float or grasping at an object to keep their head above the water, Bobbing in water over their head

Back

All of the above

Front

A stride jump entry is best used when? Options: The water is less than 5 feet deep, The victim shows signs of a spinal injury, You want to make a big splash, None of the above

Back

None of the above

Front

If thunder or lightening occurs, what should you do? Options: A Clear everyone for the water. B Wait 30 mins from the last sign of lightening or sound of thunder before allowing guest back in. C Tell everyone its time for a study break.

Back

Clear everyone for the water and wait 30 mins from the last sign of lightening or sound of thunder before allowing guests back in.

Front

What is the first thing you must do before providing care for a victim?

Back

Ask for their consent

Front

If you must leave the victim to go get help how should you leave them?

Back

Place them in the recovery position.

Front

There is no need to use a backboard when you suspect a head or neck injury as long as they are in shallow water.

Back

False

Front

The size and shape of a lifeguard's zone should allow them to recognize and reach a victim in the farthest part of the zone within _________?

Back

30 Seconds

Front

There is different certifications needed to lifeguard at a waterfront location versus an indoor pool.

Back

True