First Aid
A lifeguard is performing a rapid assessment on an adult patron who suddenly collapsed. After opening the patron’s airway, the lifeguard simultaneously checks for breathing and a pulse, which are both absent.
Based on these signs, what medical emergency is the person experiencing?
a. Stroke
b. Seizure
c. Cardiac arrest
d. Respiratory arrest
c. Cardiac arrest
: A child playing water basketball in the pool was hit in the head with the ball. The child is responsive and holding their head. The lifeguard recognizes that the child may have a concussion.
Which action should the lifeguard take to care for a child with a suspected concussion?
a. Extricate the child from the water using spinal motion restriction techniques.
b. Apply a cold pack to the child’s forehead.
c. Obtain consent from the child’s parent to administer aspirin.
d. Have the child stop all activity and make sure 9-1-1 is called.
d. Have the child stop all activity and make sure 9-1-1 is called.
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
a. Every 15 seconds
b. Every 30 seconds
c. Every 45 seconds
d. Every 90 seconds
b. Every 30 seconds
A lifeguard station response time testing should be completed within how many minutes?
a. 1 ½ to 2
b. 4 ½ to 5
c. 6 to 8
d. 9 to 10
a. 1 ½ to 2
Where should a lifeguard place the AED pads on the chest of an adult in cardiac arrest?
a. Middle and lower left side
b. Middle and lower right side
c. Upper left side, lower right side
d. Upper right side, lower left side
d. Upper right side, lower left side
Where are shoes required in Marshall White?
anywhere outside of the pool deck and locker rooms
Which factor should a lifeguard on duty in a zone that includes a swim team practice consider?
a. Swimming in lanes prevents swimmers from colliding.
b. The coach is responsible for surveillance and scanning of the team.
c. Competitive swimmers are still susceptible to experiencing a medical emergency and drowning.
d. Swim team members are well behaved, and rule enforcement is not needed.
c. Competitive swimmers are still susceptible to experiencing a medical emergency and drowning.
Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique?
a. Sits still to prevent too much distracting body movement
b. Mentally rehearses how to perform a rescue to help stay alert and prepared
c. Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone
d. Focuses most of their attention on high-risk patrons, occasionally glancing at other patrons
c. Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each patron in the zone
For a responsive 8-month-old with an obstructed airway, how should the lifeguard position the infant to give back blows?
a. Face down along the thigh, covering the infant’s face
b. Face up along the thigh, covering the infant’s face
c. Face down along the thigh with the infant’s head lower than their body
d. Face up along the thigh with the infant’s head even with their body
c. Face down along the thigh with the infant’s head lower than their body
What age do we required you have to wear a swim diapers and plastic pants?
3 and under
150 points: Which written document guides the actions of lifeguards and other staff members of an aquatic facility in an emergency?
a. Blood-borne Pathogen Plan
b. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
c. Federal and State Safety Plan
d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Plan
b. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
When performing two-rescuer CPR on an adult, what is the compression-to-ventilation ratio?
a. 15 compressions to 1 ventilation
b. 15 compressions to 2 ventilations
c. 30 compressions to 1 ventilation
d. 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
d. 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
What is Lorin Farr known from?
The Sandlot
Which step should a lifeguard take first when identifying that a person is drowning?
a. Clear the zone.
b. Gather emergency equipment.
c. Activate the emergency action plan.
d. Move the person to a safe exit point.
c. Activate the emergency action plan.
Which action should a lifeguard perform when rescuing a person with a suspected spinal injury?
a. Provide in-line stabilization.
b. Support the person at the surface of the water and wait for EMS professionals to arrive.
c. Instruct the person to answer questions by nodding their head.
d. Prioritize spinal motion restriction over providing resuscitation.
a. Provide in-line stabilization.
In which situation is consent implied?
a. A 64-year-old is having chest pain and is awake and alert
b. An 8-year-old is choking and their parent is not present
c. An unresponsive 12-year-old has a head laceration and their parent is present
d. A 23-year-old is alone, has a possible fracture from a fall and is awake and alert
b. An 8-year-old is choking and their parent is not presen
How many slides at Lorin Farr do we require no lifejacket?
Three Big Slides
Which technique should a lifeguard use for an active front rescue?
a. Thrust the rescue tube into the person’s chest to provide support.
b. Squeeze the rescue tube between their chest and the person’s back.
c. Extend the rescue tube to the person and ask them to grab it.
d. Position the rescue tube below the person’s shoulders so their head falls back into an open-airway position.
a. Thrust the rescue tube into the person’s chest to provide support.
I am a lifeguard, and want to make more money. What can I do to receive a raise?
1. Speak with Management
2. Teach Swim Lessons
3. Show Accountability in all you do at work and apply for headguard position
After providing first aid to a patron who had a bleeding wound, a lifeguard properly removes their latex-free disposable gloves.
Which statement demonstrates that the lifeguard understands how to properly dispose of these gloves?
a. “I don’t need to throw them away if they look clean.”
b. “If I use hot water and antibacterial soap to wash them, I can use the gloves again.”
c. “I should use a red biohazard bag to throw away disposable gloves contaminated with blood.”
d. “I can put the gloves in my hip pack and throw them away in the dumpster when I leave.”
c. “I should use a red biohazard bag to throw away disposable gloves contaminated with blood.”
What are the age restriction rules we have at both facilities?
8 and under must have a parent in the water within arms reach
14 and under must have a parent in the facility at all times
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?
a. Clear patrons from the water.
b. Count the seconds between claps of thunder.
c. Monitor weather reports to watch for storms.
d. Allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning is sighted.
a. Clear patrons from the water.
What challenge did Jenn send out to earn a ton of points to celebration Marshall Whites 1 year?
Photo Challenge, each picture is worth 10 points. Cannot be blurry, no head cut off, and must be useable
100 points bonus each day for Management Favorites sent in!