Lifeguarding Essentials Quiz

What is the lifeguard’s mission?

To ensure the safety of people in aquatic environments

What is the main priority in any rescue situation?

Self preservation

What are the four signs of an individual in distress in the water?

Bobbing up and down, waving hands calling for help, spinning in circles and are disorientated, gasping for air

What are the four methods used to enter the water?

Stride in entry, stride entry, compact entry, run and swim

What do you NOT do when you enter the water?

Dive

Name the FIVE different tows that could be used to save a swimmer in distress?

Cross chest tow, head tow, clothing tow, armpit tow, vice grip tow

What are the three techniques to rescue a CONSCIOUS person?

Approach the victim, communicate and assess, provide support

What are the four steps to rescue an UNCONSCIOUS person?

Recognize distress, safely approach, secure the victim, and initial actions

How many whistles to notify lifeguards for support?

Three

What are the FOUR steps to using a backboard?

assess the situation, signal for help, secure the victim, remove from water

Name Non-entry rescue devices

Life rings, rescue tubes, reaching poles, shepherd’s crook

Johnny was diving in the shallow end of the pool and hit is head on the bottom of the pool causing a serve head injury. Johnny floated to the surface and is face down.  Explain how you would perform the rescue from start to finish:

·Three whistle blows to activate EAP and clear the pool

·Slide entry to avoid water movement

·Head up breaststroke to casualty

·Use an inline stabilization rescue

·Use backboard

·Gentle get to side of pool and remove him from the pool

·Check for signs of life and carry out the required first aid

What is the name of the piece of equipment used to provide a shock to an individual’s heart in the hope to re-establish an effective rhythm?

Automated external defibrillator – AED

What does EAP stand for in lifesaving?

Emergency action plan

What are the EIGHT stages of the ladder approach?

1. Talk

2. Throw

3. Reach

4. Wade

5. Row

6. Swim

7. Tow

8. Carry

How should the person be positioned when resceiving CPR?

A person should be laying on their back

How to administer CPR to an adult that was drowning?

1. 5 rescue breaths

2. 30 compressions

3. 2 rescue breaths

4. 30 compressions

5. 2 rescue breaths