Ellis YMCA Lifeguard Terminology fully solved graded A+ 2023/2024

Ellis YMCA Lifeguard TerminologyPersonal Protective Equipment - correct answers Sunscreen, hat, visor Professional Image - correct answers Lifeguard uniform, maintaining professional image, fanny pack, tube Standard of Care - correct answers Degree of care that a responsible person is expected to provide injury or illness Standard Precaution - correct answers A protective measure taken by rescuers to limit or eliminate direct contact with potentially infectious diseases while providing care Active Drowning - correct answers When the person is conscious above or below water Distractions - correct answers Social distractions or guest who receives direct information The Drowning Process - correct answers 1. Surprise 2. Respiratory arrest 3. Unconsciousness 4. Hyoxic convulsions 5. Cardiac arrest 6. Death Body Position - correct answers Diagonal or vertical position, legs will not kick and arms will be extended Movement - correct answers There will be little to no forward movement Appearance - correct answers Guest expands all energy to stay above water, eyes open or closed Breathing - correct answers In attempt to breathe, head is usually held back to keep the mouth above the surface or water High Risk - correct answers 1. Guests- Children, intoxicated elderly 2. Locations- Bottom of the pool 3. Times- Varies from seconds to minutes Passive Drowning - correct answers Silent drowning when guest slips quickly and quietly under water Scanning - correct answers Moving eyes over the area of watching Shallow Water Blackout - correct answers Loss of consciousness because of breath holding contests 10/20 Protection Standard - correct answers Scan every 10 seconds, if the GID appears at 20 seconds do not rescue Vigilance - correct answers Alertness at all times Zone of Protection Area - correct answers Area for scanning Whistle Commands and Hand Signals - correct answers 1. One short whistle blast 2. Pointing 3. Two short whistle blasts 4. One long whistle blast 5. Two long whistle blasts 6. Raise clenched fists 7. Crossed arms above head 8. Thumbs up 9. Tapping top of your head Emergency Action Plan - correct answers Outlines a chain of events that will help you manage emergency situations Lifeguard Rotation - correct answers Zones of protection and lifeguard to your right covers you Proactive Bottom Scan - correct answers Thorough search of the top, middle, and bottom of the zone of protection area C.A.R.E - correct answers Confidence, Alertness, Responsiveness, and Empathy Crowd Control - correct answers Keep calm, speak loudly and clearly, give precise, simple directions and speak with authority D.E.A.L - correct answers Define the problem, Evaluate your option, Act now, and Look at your outcomes Documentation - correct answers Records and reports specific to the operation of that facility Golden Rule of Guest Relations - correct answers Lifeguards should treat guests as they would want to be treated, with respect In-Service Training - correct answers Ongoing training received after obtaining lifeguard certification and becoming employed at an aquatic facility Life Jackets - correct answers Related personal flotation device (PFD's) is should be utilized by weak swimmers, non swimmers, and children while at aquatic facilities Agonal Breaths - correct answers Occasional gasping breaths that often occur when the heart stops beating in cases of cardiac arrest