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Chapter Three,
Reacting to an Emergency
ASSESSMENT
1)
The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is activated by______________________________________________________.
2)
While a lifeguard is making a rescue, who covers his or her zone?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
3)
Match the communication signal on the left with the correct purpose on the right:
1)
One short whistle blast
2)
Raised fist
3)
Two long whistle blasts
4)
Crossed arms
5)
Tapping head
6)
One long whistle blast
7)
Pointing
8)
Thumbs up
9)
Two short whistle blasts
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
a)
Indicate a major emergency
b)
Give direction
c)
Get a guest’s attention
d)
Watch my area
e)
Resume activity
f)
Activate EAP
g)
Lifeguard needs help
h)
Stop dispatch
i)
Get the attention of a lifeguard or supervisor
4)
What information should be posted next to the telephone?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
5)
What is the difference between an assist and a rescue?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
6)
The rescue tube is an optional piece of equipment for lifeguards at wave pools.
True or False?
7)
BSI precautions regard all body fluids as if they are contaminated.
True or False?
8)
When rotating, it is important to look professional and maintain the 10/20 Protection Standard.
True or False?
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Chapter Three,
Reacting to an Emergency
CRITICAL THINKING
1)
What do you do if the guard to your right makes a rescue and raises a clenched fist while in the water?
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2)
When does a pool or facility have to be cleared of remaining swimmers?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3)
Why should a stand-mounted phone be used for emergencies or official business only?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4)
How does having an EAP in place improve the safety of a facility?
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Chapter Four,
Rule enforcement, Guest Relations, and Additional Responsibilities
ASSESSMENT
1)
What are three components of proper rule enforcement?
1)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2)
What is the Golden Rule of guest relations?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3)
Name three actions you can take to help control a crowd:
1)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
3)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4)
Every rescue requires careful documentation.
True or False?
5) Working as a lifeguard means you:
a) Should expect to participate in regular in-service training. b) May have to perform related duties at your facility. c) Will be expected to maintain professional standards. d) All of the above.
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Chapter Four,
Rule enforcement, Guest Relations, and Additional Responsibilities
CRITICAL THINKING
1)
How would you handle an irate guest?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2)
What is the best way to enforce a rule?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
3)
What types of related (non-
lifeguarding) duties are included as part of a lifeguard’s responsibilities?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
4)
What benefits arise from positive guest relations between lifeguards and guests?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
5)
Why is crowd control such an important concept during an aquatic emergency?
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Chapter Five,
Guest on the Surface
–
Breathing
ASSESSMENT
1)
The difference between a distressed swimmer assist and a submersion incident rescue is that in a submersion
incident, the guest is unconscious.
