LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE FLASHCARDS QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS!!
What does "Duty to act" mean? - ANSWERLifeguards have a duty to act to provide
emergency medical care, including CPR, while they are on duty.
What is your primary responsibility as a lifeguard? - ANSWERYour primary
responsibility as a lifeguard is to help ensure patron safety and protect lives.
What does submerged mean? - ANSWERSubmerged means to underwater,
covered with water.
What does resuscitation mean? - ANSWERResuscitation is the act of reviving or
bringing back consciousness to a seemingly unconscious victim.
How long is a Lifeguarding/CPR/First Aid/AED certification good for? - ANSWERTwo
Years!
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
Who makes up the Safety Team? - ANSWERIn addition to the lifeguard team and
other facility staff members, the safety team is composed of local emergency service
personnel. Other members of the safety team may work off-site and often include
upper-level management personnel.
Members of the Safety Team should... - ANSWERProvide emergency back-up
coverage when lifeguards are performing a water rescue.
What types of training are expected of lifeguards following the completion of this
course? - ANSWERTo be LifeGuard Certified, you must have CPR/AED
certifications.
What does negligence mean in the context of lifeguarding? - ANSWERNegligence is
failing to supervise swimmers properly, do not maintain a safe pool area, or lack the
proper equipment in an emergency.
What does consent mean and how do you obtain it? - ANSWERConsent is
permission to provide care given by an ill or injured person to a rescuer. You should
always obtain consent by asking a parent or guardian if available, However, in the
case of an unconscious victim consent is implied if there is no one present.
Once you begin giving care, when may you stop? - ANSWERYou may only stop
giving care once you see an obvious sign of life, such as normal breathing or victim
movement.
