Chapter 1

Question 1

Primary Responsibilities
(def. and 4 examples)

Answer 1

To ensure patron safety and protect lives.

Examples:

• prevent injuries by minimizing or illuminating hazardous situations or behaviors
• enforcing rules and regulations
• respond quickly
• administer first aid, CPR, AED
• communicating with teammates

Question 2

Secondary responsibilities

examples

Answer 2

• performing maintenance (pool chemistry, equipment)
• filling out required records and reports
• inspect facilities and report unsafe conditions

Question 3

Safety checks(when)

Answer 3

Check before opening, daily, after closing

Question 4

F. I. N. D.

Answer 4

Figure out the problem
Identify possible solutions
Name of the pros and cons for each solution
Decide which solution is best

Question 5

Legal considerations, (examples)

Answer 5

Duty to act
Standard of care 
Negligence 
Good Samaritan laws
Consent
Refusal of care
Abandonment
Confidentiality
Documentation

Question 6

Characteristics of a professional lifeguard

Answer 6

Knowledgeable and skilled, reliable, mature, courteous and consistent, positive, professional, healthy and fit, exercise, eat and hydrate properly, rest adequately, protect yourself from sun exposure