Lifeguarding 50 Questions And Answers Set 01
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What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
Conducting surveillance
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional appearance while conducting surveillance?
Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?
clear patrons from the water
A lifeguard is 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.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
Slide In Entry
A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above the 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?
Which situation do these behaviors describe?
Active drowning person
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
every 30 seconds
Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique?
Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone
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 in this situation?
Which action should the lifeguard take in this situation?
Keep trying to adjust your position
A lifeguard station response time testing should be completed within how many minutes?
1 1/2 to 2