Phrases

Question 1

What is a lifeguard’s primary job?

Answer 1

To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring

Question 2

What could a secondary responsibility be?

Answer 2

• Testing the pool water chemistry
• Cleaning or performing maintenance
• Assisting patrons
• Completing records and reports

Question 3

What does SPF stand for?

Answer 3

Sun protection factor

Question 4

What does EAP stand for?

Answer 4

Emergency action plan

Question 5

What does FIND mean?

Answer 5

Figure out the problem.
Identify possible solutions.
Name the pros and cons for each solution.
Decide which solution is best, then act upon it.

Question 6

What does EMS stand for?

Answer 6

Emergency medical services

Question 7

What is implied consent?

Answer 7

When a person is not able to grant consent, the law assumes the vicim would give consent if they were able to do so. The victim may be confused, unconscious, or seriously injured. Also applies to a minor whose guardian is not present.

Question 8

What is in-service training?

Answer 8

Takes place while you are employed as a lifeguard and is designed to help you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a rescue tube?

Answer 9

To help keep victims afloat.

Question 10

What should a lifeguard’s hip pack include?

Answer 10

Gloves, whistle, bandages, resuscitation mask, etc.

Question 11

What is a backboard used for?

Answer 11

Used to remove victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own or when they have a possible injury to the head, neck, or spine.

Question 12

Where are rescue buoys used?

Answer 12

Waterfronts and surf beaches

Question 13

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 13

Personal protective equipment

Question 14

What is PPE?

Answer 14

Specialized clothing, equipment, and supplies used to prevent you from coming into direct contact with a victim’s body fluids. Includes gloves and resuscitation masks.

Question 15

What does BVM stand for? What is it used for?

Answer 15

Bag-valve-mask resuscitator. Hand-held device attached to a resuscitation mask that is used to ventilate a victim in respiratory arrest or when performing CPR.

Question 16

What is a rip current?

Answer 16

A strong channel of water that flows offshore beginning near the shore and often extending well beyond the breaking waves. Can create fast moving currents that may exceed 8 ft per sec. Can occur near physical structures and underwater features.

Question 17

What are common indicators of a rip current?

Answer 17

A channel of churning, choppy water. An area having a noticeable difference in water color. A line of foam, seaweed or debris moving steadily away from shore. A break in the incoming wave pattern.

Question 18

What are some specific areas to inspect for safety?

Answer 18

Rescue equipment. Communication equipment. Pool decks or waterfront shorelines. Locker rooms. Structures. Recreational equipment.

Question 19

What do you do when stuck in a rip current?

Answer 19

Allow the current to take you away from shore. Once the current weakens, swim parallel to the beach then back to shore at an angle.

Question 20

What are common underwater hazards?

Answer 20

Holes in the swimming area and sudden drop offs. Submerged objects. Bottom conditions. Slope of the bottom and water depth. Broken glass or sharp objects. Shells, barnacles, marine life.

Question 21

What does AED stand for? What does it do?

Answer 21

Automated external defibrillator. Portable electronic device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm and can deliver an electrical shock, which helps to re-establish an effective rhythm. Used in conjunction with CPR on unconscious victims with no sign of moving or breathing.