1 LIFEGUARD TEST YMCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+

1 LIFEGUARD TEST YMCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ abrasion (scrape) - -remove all debris, wash away from wound with soup and water accident report - -used when first aid was required advantages to using Q-1-2 - -1. helps lifeguards be consistent and fair 2. helps reduce stress of enforcing rules 3. allows lifeguard to remain focused on pool arm-over-arm surface dive - -speeds rate of descent to submerged victim if in deep water avulsion (torn off) - -control bleeding, send avulsed part to medical facility CAUSE DRIVEN LEADERSHIP Competency Model - -ymca model for career development characteristics of drowing victims - -- inable to call for help and panicked facial expression - head back and body low in the water - arms extended out from the sides and moving up and down - little or no support from the kick - vertical position facing nearest source of assistance chemical safety - -- never smoke near chemicals - wear a mask - avoid inhaling chemicals - avoid spilling chemicals - avoid mixing chemmicals - always add acid to water rather than water to acid - dissolve powders or crystals in warm water before adding to pool - add to pool when pool is NOT in use - avoid adding chemicals to vacuum filters, skimmers, or gutters circular search pattern - -search flat-bottomed aresas with little current compact jump - -used when entering from a heightened position such as lifeguard stand diagonal search method - -search areas where strong currents are likely to have influenced the search distressed swimmer signs - -- kicking without forward progress - being vertical in the water - tilting head back to aid with breathin