Lifeguarding Procedures and Emergency Response Quiz
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#1
What is the primary role of a lifeguard during an emergency?
To provide first aid
To notify emergency services
To ensure the safety of individuals in the water
To administer CPR
#2
Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of a lifeguard?
Enforcing pool rules
Cleaning the pool
Monitoring swimmers
Providing water safety education
#3
What should a lifeguard do if they suspect a swimmer has a spinal injury?
Move the swimmer to a stable position
Continue to monitor the swimmer
Administer CPR immediately
Wait for medical professionals to arrive
#4
During a water rescue, what is the recommended technique for a lifeguard to approach a distressed swimmer?
Swim directly towards the swimmer
Swim parallel to the swimmer
Throw a flotation device to the swimmer
Shout instructions from the shore
#5
What is the purpose of a primary assessment in lifeguarding?
To identify potential hazards in the area
To assess the severity of a swimmer's injury
To determine if a swimmer requires CPR
To ensure proper equipment is available
#6
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a swimmer in distress?
Waving for help
Remaining stationary in the water
Swimming with a strong and consistent stroke
Floating face-down in the water
#7
When should a lifeguard perform a secondary assessment of a swimmer?
Immediately after the primary assessment
Only if the swimmer shows signs of distress
Before initiating CPR
After removing the swimmer from the water
#8
When performing CPR on an adult, what is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio?
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath
#9
What is the purpose of using a backboard during a water rescue?
To provide a resting platform for exhausted swimmers
To stabilize the spine of a swimmer with a suspected spinal injury
To carry multiple swimmers to safety simultaneously
To protect lifeguards from aggressive swimmers
#10
In which situation should a lifeguard use passive drowning victim rescue techniques?
When a swimmer is actively struggling and grabbing onto the lifeguard
When a swimmer is floating face-down in the water
When a swimmer is conscious but unable to swim to safety
When a swimmer is exhibiting signs of secondary drowning
#11
During an emergency, what should a lifeguard prioritize when managing multiple victims?
Administering first aid to the most severely injured victim
Ensuring personal safety before attempting any rescues
Rescuing the strongest swimmers first
Following a strict first-come-first-served approach
#12
In which situation should a lifeguard perform a shallow-water rescue?
When a swimmer is in distress near the deep end of the pool
When a swimmer is unconscious and submerged in shallow water
When a swimmer has a suspected spinal injury
When a swimmer is actively struggling and within arm's reach
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