Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Final Exam
Part 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers
When do neck injuries most commonly occur? Correct Answ_-When someone dives into
shallow water and hits their head
What should you always do before touching or moving a person who may have a head, neck, or
back injury? Correct Answ_-Make sure a lifeguard or other trained professional is present
In what ways can you help someone who is having a seizure? Correct Answ_-Call 911
-Keep their head and face above the water
-Remove them from the water AFTER THE SEIZURE
-Place them on their side to let the fluid drain out of their mouth
When is the beach drag method used? Correct Answ_-In shallow water on a sloping shore or
beach for a heavy or unconscious victim
When must you not use beach drag or walking assist? Correct Answ_-If you suspect the
victim has a head, neck , or back injury
, What is the walking assist method used for? Correct Answ_-A victim in shallow water at a
pool or beach and may be able to walk with your help
If you have 5 people on a boat, at least how many life jackets should you have? Correct
Answ_5
What is hypothermia Correct Answ_-A life threatening condition in which the body is unable
to maintain warmth, dropping the core temperature
What should you do if you fall into cold water without a life jacket? Correct Answ_-Look for
something that floats
-Move as much of your body out of the water
-Keep all of your clothing on
-Try to inflate your clothing
-Do not splash around
-Swim only if you are close enough to reach shore
How must you care for a victim of hypothermia? Correct Answ_-Call 911
Part 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers
When do neck injuries most commonly occur? Correct Answ_-When someone dives into
shallow water and hits their head
What should you always do before touching or moving a person who may have a head, neck, or
back injury? Correct Answ_-Make sure a lifeguard or other trained professional is present
In what ways can you help someone who is having a seizure? Correct Answ_-Call 911
-Keep their head and face above the water
-Remove them from the water AFTER THE SEIZURE
-Place them on their side to let the fluid drain out of their mouth
When is the beach drag method used? Correct Answ_-In shallow water on a sloping shore or
beach for a heavy or unconscious victim
When must you not use beach drag or walking assist? Correct Answ_-If you suspect the
victim has a head, neck , or back injury
, What is the walking assist method used for? Correct Answ_-A victim in shallow water at a
pool or beach and may be able to walk with your help
If you have 5 people on a boat, at least how many life jackets should you have? Correct
Answ_5
What is hypothermia Correct Answ_-A life threatening condition in which the body is unable
to maintain warmth, dropping the core temperature
What should you do if you fall into cold water without a life jacket? Correct Answ_-Look for
something that floats
-Move as much of your body out of the water
-Keep all of your clothing on
-Try to inflate your clothing
-Do not splash around
-Swim only if you are close enough to reach shore
How must you care for a victim of hypothermia? Correct Answ_-Call 911
