Lifeguard Quiz

Question 1

Standard of Care

Answer 1

The level of care and skill expected of a trained lifeguard.

Question 2

Duty to Act

Answer 2

The legal responsibility to act in an emergency

Question 3

Abandonment

Answer 3

Stopping care for a victim with out ensuring that someone of equal or higher training take over

Question 4

Confidentiality

Answer 4

Protecting victim privacy by not sharing personal or medical info, unless required by law

Question 5

Negligence

Answer 5

A failure to act with reasonable care; leading to harm

Question 6

Good Samaritan Law

Answer 6

Protects individuals who voluntarily aid others in emergencies from liability, provided they act in good faith and without gross negligence

Question 7

E.A.P
Emergency Action Plan

Answer 7

A written document that guides the actions of lifeguards and other staff members in an emergency.

Question 8

E.M.S
Emergency medical Services

Answer 8

A system of trained responders (EMTs, paramedics) providing pre-hospital medical care and transport.

Question 9

Sizing up the Scene

Answer 9

Assessing Safety: Hazards, victims, etc. before intervening

Question 10

Rapid Assessment

Answer 10

A quick evaluation of airway, breathing, circulation, and severe bleeding, consiousness

Question 11

Secondary Assessment

Answer 11

A detailed head-to-toe exam after stabilizing life threats

Question 12

R.I.D Factor

Answer 12

The 3 leading reasons drowning may occur while a lifeguard IS on duty: RECOGNITION FAILURE, INTRUSION, and DISTRACTION

Question 13

F.I.N.D Model

Answer 13

Find the problem, Identify possible solutions, name the pros and cons for each solution, decide which solution is best, then act on it

Question 14

S.A.M.P.L.E

Answer 14

Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medication info, Pertinent medical info, Last, Events leading up to