YMCA Lifeguard Test
The YMCA prevention system is called: - ✔✔Q-1-2
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is
identified as an advantage of using the system? - ✔✔It
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YMCA Lifeguard Test
The YMCA prevention system is called: - ✔✔Q-1-2
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is
identified as an advantage of using the system? - ✔✔It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair.
What is the YMCA lifeguard Decision-making model that will help you make important
preventive decisions? - ✔✔PACA
The lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it takes no longer
than ____ seconds. - ✔✔10
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when providing a warning
using Q-1-2? - ✔✔"I saw you running. that is unsafe because the deck is wet. please walk."
what is the one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp, child care,
rental groups and special events in the pool? - ✔✔safety swim test
which one of the following is . not a lifeguard communication system? - ✔✔PACA
what is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes? - ✔✔provide lifeguarding
services
which of the following is a physical condition that could quickly affect a person's ability to
swim? - ✔✔muscle cramp
what indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water? - ✔✔swim band
which of the following is NOT a scanning strategy? - ✔✔telling the other lifeguards what you
see
there are some positive techniques that lifeguards can use to remain vigilant and avoid fatigue.
which of the following is the best combination of those techniques? - ✔✔drink plenty of water,
get a good night's sleep and periodically change body positions
there are several behavioral and visual signs before patrons enter the water that lifeguards use to
recognize potential victims. which of the following is one of those signs? - ✔✔holding onto a
small child
swimmers at risk of becoming distressed may display: - ✔✔early warning signs
what is the technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual sweeps are
conducted of the facility and patrons? - ✔✔scanning
how quickly can a person slip below the surface? - ✔✔less than 20 seconds
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a distressed swimmer? - ✔✔people using their
cell phone to call 911 for help
innattentional blindness is a term that refers ti: - ✔✔when you fail to notice something happen
right in front of you because you are focused intently on something else
there are four stages in the drowning process. which of the following is NOT one of the four
stages? - ✔✔sleep apnea
the fourth phase of the drowning process is cardiac arrest because the heart ceases to pump blood
when deprived of oxygen. how long after the drowning process begins can this stage happen? -
✔✔3-5 minutes
what are the primary responsibilities for lifeguard #1? - ✔✔identifies the victim, activates the
emergency action plan and begins the rescue
Ensuring that you effectively handle real emergencies requires: - ✔✔practice
who is the sole authority of the pool or waterfront during an emergency action plan? - ✔✔the
lifeguard
the purpose of having an emergency action plan is: - ✔✔for all employees to follow a plan and
respond quickly
how is the emergency action plan activated? - ✔✔lifeguard blows the whistle and activates the
alarm or signals with a rescue tube
according to your On The Guard manual, EAPs include a certain number of steps. what is that
number? - ✔✔5
what are lifeguard #2's primary responsibilities in an EAP? - ✔✔takes over scanning for
lifeguard #1 and directs and monitors patrons. Clears the pool and sends patrons to the locker
room.
what are lifeguard #3's primary responsibilities in an EAP? - ✔✔calls 911 and works with EMS
and activates the crisis communication plan.
when calling 911 or the emergency medical system as a lifeguard, which of the following should
you NOT do? - ✔✔tell the operator what you assume happened to the victim so EMS can
provide faster care.
what must occur after an EAP has been implemented? - ✔✔a report is filled out by the lifeguard.
what is the submerge defense? - ✔✔when a distressed swimmer grabs the lifeguard during a
rescue and the lifeguard takes a breath and submerges, pushing the rescue tube or buoy up and
toward the victim.
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