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lifeguard review (american red cross)primary responsibility of a lifeguard - ANSto prevent drowning and other injuries from
occurring at their aquatic center
5 characteristics of lifeguard - ANS1. knowledge and skilled
2.reliable
3.mature
4.courteous and consistent
5.positive
lifeguards should - ANSalways be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance
duty
5 steps that lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person before
providing first aid or emergency care - ANS1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or
what you can do to help
5. explain what you plan to do
what is the validity period of an american red cross lifeguarding certification? how does an
ARC certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANS-valid for 2 years
-additional training may be required to meet the state and local regulations or facility specific
policies
-to re certify, ARC certified lifeguards w a current certification may participate in a review
course
-individuals w an expired ARC lifeguard/first aid/AED certification may participate in the full
lifeguarding course
EAP (stand for) - ANSEmergency Action Plan
Personal protective equipment for a lifeguard - ANS-gloves
-resuscitation masks
-gowns
-shields
-protective eye wear
equipment that should always be worn or carried by lifeguard at all times while on duty -
ANS-rescue tube-should be worn at all times when performing patron surveillance. Rescue
tubes are capable of keeping multiple victims afloat and they are the primary pierce of
equipment used to perform a water rescue.
, -Hip-packs containing gloves and resuscitation mask should be worn by lifeguards at all
times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that equipment is instantly available in an
emergency
-Resuscitation mask allow lifeguards to breathe air into a victim without making
mouth-to-mouth contact. Resuscitation mask should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at
all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that it is available instantly in an
emergency.
-A Whistle is a signaling device for lifeguards used to activate the facility's EAP and to get
attention of other members of the safety team as well as patrons for policy enforcement.
Whistles should be loud, made of material that will not rust and have breakaway lanyards.
Lifeguards should wear whistles at all times.
-Disposable Gloves are used to protect lifeguards that may be exposed to blood or other
potentially infectious material (OPIM). Gloves should be carried in the Lifeguard's hip pack at
all times, even when not on surveillance duty, so that they are available instantly in an
emergency
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty? -
ANS-Backboards are a standard piece of equipment used at aquatic facilities to remove
victims from the water when they are unable to exit the water on their own or they have a
possible head, neck or spinal injury.
-Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used to analyze the hearts rhythm and deliver
an electrical shock (when needed) to help re-established an effective heart rhythm. AEDs
are used in conjunction with CPR.
-First aid kits include supplies used to treat common injuries at aquatic facilities including
bleeding and wounds and help stabilize injuries to muscles, bones and joints.
-Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) resuscitators are used to ventilate a victim in respiratory arrest or
when performing CPR with more than one rescuer.
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used to prevent lifeguards from coming into direct
contact with a victim's body fluids. PPE includes gloves, resuscitation masks, gowns, masks,
shields and protective eyewear.
-Rescue boards (for waterfront facilities) are used as standard equipment at waterfront
facilities and are designed to accommodate a lifeguard plus one or more victims. Rescue
boards may be used during rescues to quickly paddle out long distances or as a patrolling
device for lifeguards
as a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSconsistently enforcing your facility's rules and
regulations
common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility - ANS-Swim only when a
lifeguard is on duty.
-Swim diapers are required for small children or people with incontinence.
-No swimming with open or infected wounds.
-Obey lifeguard instructions at all times.
-No running, pushing or rough play.
-No hyperventilating before swimming underwater or breath-holding contests.
-No sitting or playing near or with drains or suction fittings.
-Dive only in designated areas.
-No glass containers in the pool area and locker rooms.
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