Lifeguard Responsibilies
What is the lifeguards primary responsibility?
Prevention - drowning and injuries
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
How many chest compressions are given during one cycle of CPR for an adult?
30 compressions
What rescue should you use for a victim close to the side?
Reaching assist.
You see a child hanging on the lane line and looking tired. What should you do?
Blow your whistle, have them exit or rest safely.
What is the first thing you should do when you notice someone in trouble in the water?
Activate EAP
What's the first step after activating the EAP?
Enter the water and perform the rescue
What is the first thing you should do when you come across an unconscious victim?
Check the scene for safety, then check for responsiveness and call for help.
Which rescue technique is used for a submerged, passive victim in deep water?
Submerged victim rescue.
You’re the only guard on stand and see a child underwater motionless. What’s your first move?
Activate the EAP and perform the rescue immediately.
True or False: Secondary duties like cleaning, take PRIORITY if its not busy.
False. Vigilance always comes first
What should Lifeguards do after a major emergency is resolved?
Complete Documentation and Report
What’s the first thing you do when using an AED?
Turn it on and follow the prompts.
What is the most important thing to remember before entering the water for a rescue?
Assess the situation and ensure it’s safe.
During a busy open swim, what scanning technique helps avoid fatigue?
Scanning patterns (e.g., side-to-side, up-and-down, etc).
What does RID stand for in the RID Factor?
Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction
Who should clear patrons from the pool during an emergency?
Second Lifeguard or designated staff.
What should you do if a conscious choking victim becomes unresponsive?
Carefully lower them, call for help, and start CPR.
What is a “compact jump”?
A safe water entry from a height with a rescue tube.
A patron collapses on deck. Another guard brings an AED. What’s your next step?
Begin CPR while the AED is prepared and follow its prompts.
What is the most common cause of drownings in guarded areas?
Failure to recognize a drowning victim.
What's one key difference between an active victim and passive victim response in the EAP?
Active are conscious and struggling; Passive victims are unconscious/submerged.
How long should you check for breathing and pulse?
At least 5 seconds, but no more than 10.
Name the four types of victim recognition based on their behavior.
Distressed swimmer, active drowning, passive drowning, normal swimmer.
A victim is pulled out and has no pulse but water in the airway. What do you do?
Begin CPR with compressions first; allow water to drain naturally.