NASCO LIFEGUARD CERT | EVERY QUESTION
SOLVED | EVERY SCORE SECURED!
Define drowning - Answer: the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the presence of
fluid
Define dry drowning - Answer: when water is not present in the lungs
Define wet drowning - Answer: water is present in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue - Answer: nose up, stable, and
breathing
what is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency situation? -
Answer: nothing
An easy way to summarize the CPR sequence is the following: - Answer: check, yell,
airway, breathe, press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - Answer: 38 seconds
What are five roles of a lifeguard? - Answer: recognition, prevention, rescue, initiation,
support
How many hours of inservice are required per month? - Answer: 4 hours
Explain, "If you don't see the victim nothing else matters" - Answer: if you can't see it,
you can't do anything about it
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, In order to minimize exposure to UVA rays a lifeguard should wear the following items: -
Answer: t-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
Common symptoms of dehydration include.... - Answer: headaches, difficulty going to
the bathroom, dry mucous membrane
True or False: Training and physical conditioning are not important in lifeguarding? -
Answer: False
List some examples of PPE available to lifeguards: - Answer: protective eye wear,
gloves, CPR masks, closed toe shoes
What are some common blood borne pathogens? - Answer: HBV and HIV
List the 5 signs and symptoms of a surface victim: - Answer: facial expression, nose up
+ head back, no leg kick, loss of body position, irregular motion
How many of the 5 signs of drowning need to be present for drowning to occur? -
Answer: none
What is a 447? - Answer: 4 ft of water, 4 feet tall, 7 years old
What is the preferred direction of approach? - Answer: from behind
The most important task of the lifeguard is that of __________________ - Answer:
vigilance
Why is the area right at the guards feet is one of the most dangerous places in any
pool? - Answer: b/c it's hard to discipline yourself to look down
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SOLVED | EVERY SCORE SECURED!
Define drowning - Answer: the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the presence of
fluid
Define dry drowning - Answer: when water is not present in the lungs
Define wet drowning - Answer: water is present in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue - Answer: nose up, stable, and
breathing
what is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency situation? -
Answer: nothing
An easy way to summarize the CPR sequence is the following: - Answer: check, yell,
airway, breathe, press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - Answer: 38 seconds
What are five roles of a lifeguard? - Answer: recognition, prevention, rescue, initiation,
support
How many hours of inservice are required per month? - Answer: 4 hours
Explain, "If you don't see the victim nothing else matters" - Answer: if you can't see it,
you can't do anything about it
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, In order to minimize exposure to UVA rays a lifeguard should wear the following items: -
Answer: t-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
Common symptoms of dehydration include.... - Answer: headaches, difficulty going to
the bathroom, dry mucous membrane
True or False: Training and physical conditioning are not important in lifeguarding? -
Answer: False
List some examples of PPE available to lifeguards: - Answer: protective eye wear,
gloves, CPR masks, closed toe shoes
What are some common blood borne pathogens? - Answer: HBV and HIV
List the 5 signs and symptoms of a surface victim: - Answer: facial expression, nose up
+ head back, no leg kick, loss of body position, irregular motion
How many of the 5 signs of drowning need to be present for drowning to occur? -
Answer: none
What is a 447? - Answer: 4 ft of water, 4 feet tall, 7 years old
What is the preferred direction of approach? - Answer: from behind
The most important task of the lifeguard is that of __________________ - Answer:
vigilance
Why is the area right at the guards feet is one of the most dangerous places in any
pool? - Answer: b/c it's hard to discipline yourself to look down
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