YMCA lifeguarding test questions 2023/2024 with correct answers
Lifeguards need to maintain? a healthy lifestyle PACA Problem, alternatives, consequences, action Q-1-2 ask the person what they did wrong, then give a warning and then ask them to take a break ratio of guards to patrons 1:25 how many people die from drowning each year 36k how many drowning deaths are in children 1 in 4 Zone Coverage swimming area divided into separate zones, zones overlap each guard is responsible for one Entire-area coverage one guard is guarding the whole pool Emergency Coverage when a guard takes over for another while performing a rescue Roving lifeguards guards that walk around Elevated Guards have more visibility Roving Guards have close proximity to patrons Forms of Lifeguard Communication Whistles, Hand Signals, Rescue Equipment Signals, Flags, Radios, Phones, Megaphones, Airhorns During special events give... a safety swim test too all the children When childcare groups enter the pool use a.... band system DOTS deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling SAMPLE Symptoms Allergies Medications Past medical history Last Oral intake Events leading up How to communicate with someone who has diverse abilities Shake hands, Offer help, treat them as adults, and use positive language High Risk areas on pool deck Entrance, Pool Deck, Obstructions on deck, Ladders, Pool Gutters, Lifelines, Water, Deepwater, Starting blocks, diving boards, Starting blocks are used by.... Swim team Minimum water depth for diving is 11ft 6 inches
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