Lifeguard Test YMCA Complete
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How manyseconds should it take for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones?
CORRECT ANSWERS 20 seconds
Q-1-2 CORRECT ANSWERS the YMCA accident prevention system
advantages to using Q-1-2 CORRECT ANSWERS 1. helps lifeguards be consistent and
fair
2. helps reduce stress of enforcing rules
3. allows lifeguard to remain focused on pool
PACA CORRECT ANSWERS problem, alternatives, consequences, action; YMCA
preventitive decision-making model
examlpe of a Q-1-2 statement CORRECT ANSWERS "I saw you running. That is
unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk."
safety swim test CORRECT ANSWERS conducted in all special events in the pool
lifeguard communication systems CORRECT ANSWERS - whistle (one blast for
swimmers, two blasts for other lifeguards)
- hand signals
- resuce equipment signals
- flags
- radios
- telephones
- megaphones
- air hornes
- safety technology
physical conditions that affect swimming ability CORRECT ANSWERS - panic
- cramps
- swimming after eating
- breath-holding and hyperventilation
swim band CORRECT ANSWERS indicates that a child is capable of being able to
swim in deep water; green means deep water; yellow means shallow water; red means
nonswimmer
, fatigue busters for lifeguards CORRECT ANSWERS - well rested, well hydrated, and
eat a nutritious meal
- drink plenty of water
- maintain good posture
- sun and wind protection
- UVA and UVB protection umbrellas
- rotate tasks or areas
- take sufficient breaks
- periodically change body positions
- adjust position to offset glare and obstructions
- wear sunglasses
- perform moderate exercise between rotations
more suseptible to becoming a victim CORRECT ANSWERS - very young and very old
- very thin and very heavy
- unfamiliar or uncomfortable with environment
- parents holding children
- unstable/intoxicated individuals
- people with flotation devices
- physical impairment
- improper dress or equipment
early warning signs CORRECT ANSWERS - weak stroke
- hair in the eyes
- glassy eyes
- two heads together
- hand waving
- moving towards rocks or a pier
- erratic behavior
- clinging to objects for security
- neutral to negative bouyancy
- inability to respond verbally
distressed swimmer signs CORRECT ANSWERS - kicking without forward progress
- being vertical in the water
- tilting head back to aid with breathing
- holding arms out to side
- trying to reach safety
- facing side of pool or waterfront
- trying to wave or shout for help
scanning methods CORRECT ANSWERS - head counting
- grouping
- mental filing
- risk-profile matching
- tracking
Questions And Answers | Guaranteed
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How manyseconds should it take for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones?
CORRECT ANSWERS 20 seconds
Q-1-2 CORRECT ANSWERS the YMCA accident prevention system
advantages to using Q-1-2 CORRECT ANSWERS 1. helps lifeguards be consistent and
fair
2. helps reduce stress of enforcing rules
3. allows lifeguard to remain focused on pool
PACA CORRECT ANSWERS problem, alternatives, consequences, action; YMCA
preventitive decision-making model
examlpe of a Q-1-2 statement CORRECT ANSWERS "I saw you running. That is
unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk."
safety swim test CORRECT ANSWERS conducted in all special events in the pool
lifeguard communication systems CORRECT ANSWERS - whistle (one blast for
swimmers, two blasts for other lifeguards)
- hand signals
- resuce equipment signals
- flags
- radios
- telephones
- megaphones
- air hornes
- safety technology
physical conditions that affect swimming ability CORRECT ANSWERS - panic
- cramps
- swimming after eating
- breath-holding and hyperventilation
swim band CORRECT ANSWERS indicates that a child is capable of being able to
swim in deep water; green means deep water; yellow means shallow water; red means
nonswimmer
, fatigue busters for lifeguards CORRECT ANSWERS - well rested, well hydrated, and
eat a nutritious meal
- drink plenty of water
- maintain good posture
- sun and wind protection
- UVA and UVB protection umbrellas
- rotate tasks or areas
- take sufficient breaks
- periodically change body positions
- adjust position to offset glare and obstructions
- wear sunglasses
- perform moderate exercise between rotations
more suseptible to becoming a victim CORRECT ANSWERS - very young and very old
- very thin and very heavy
- unfamiliar or uncomfortable with environment
- parents holding children
- unstable/intoxicated individuals
- people with flotation devices
- physical impairment
- improper dress or equipment
early warning signs CORRECT ANSWERS - weak stroke
- hair in the eyes
- glassy eyes
- two heads together
- hand waving
- moving towards rocks or a pier
- erratic behavior
- clinging to objects for security
- neutral to negative bouyancy
- inability to respond verbally
distressed swimmer signs CORRECT ANSWERS - kicking without forward progress
- being vertical in the water
- tilting head back to aid with breathing
- holding arms out to side
- trying to reach safety
- facing side of pool or waterfront
- trying to wave or shout for help
scanning methods CORRECT ANSWERS - head counting
- grouping
- mental filing
- risk-profile matching
- tracking
