RESCUES
How do you reach a submerged victim?
Use a head-first or feet-first surface dive.
How often should you scan your whole zone?
At least every 30 seconds.
What document outlines emergency procedures?
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
How long should you check for breathing and pulse?
No more than 10 seconds.
What is a lifeguard's main responsibility?
Monitoring the water and being ready to act in emergencies.
Which rescue do you use for a face-down, unresponsive person without suspected spinal injury?
Passive front or rear rescue.
What is good scanning technique?
Move head and eyes, look at all parts of the zone.
When should you activate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
Immediately when there's a serious emergency.
Where do you check for a pulse?
Adults: carotid; Infants: brachial.
How does a professional lifeguard present themselves?
Wears the uniform properly and remains alert on duty.
How do you remove someone with a spinal injury from water?
Use spinal motion restriction and a backboard.
What does an active drowning person look like?
Vertical, struggling, not moving forward, arms out pressing down.
What can a non-lifeguard safety team member do in an emergency?
Call EMS or bring necessary equipment.
How deep should CPR compressions be?
Adults: at least 2 inches; Infants: about 1.5 inches.
What should a lifeguard do if a patron complains about a facility issue?
Stay at post and notify a supervisor for help.
How do you hold the backboard during removal?
Nearly horizontal.
How do passive drowning victims appear?
Not moving, possibly floating, sinking, or lying at the bottom.
What should a lifeguard do when thunder is heard?
Clear the pool and move patrons to a safe area.
What are CPR compression-to-ventilation ratios?
Adult 2-person: 30:2; Child/Infant 2-person: 15:2.
What should you do if a diabetic asks for sugar and seems ill?
Give them real sugar (not diet).
When is spinal motion restriction needed?
If there's any sign of head, neck, or spine injury from impact.
What if glare blocks your view?
Ask for assistance or move patrons from the area.
When is consent implied?
When the person is unresponsive or a minor without a parent.
What's the signal for switching roles in 2-rescuer CPR?
Say "Switch" at the start of the last compression cycle before you intend to switch.
What should you do for a suspected concussion?
Stop activity and call 911.