LIFEGUARD- YMCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A| LATEST UPDATES 2024/25 APPROVED| +

LIFEGUARD- YMCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What are the steps of Q-1-2? - -Q: Question 1: First warning 2: Take a break (child or teen) How should you give a warning in step 1 of Q-1-2? - -- I saw... - That is... - Please... What type of coverage do we use? - -Zone coverage What are the steps for rotation on an elevated guard stand? - -- Replacement lifeguard stand scans as elevated lifeguard climbs down - Once on the ground, the previous lifeguard should scan the area until the replacement lifeguard is seated - At this time, the lifeguard being replaced shares any special issues or concerns about patrons with the incoming lifeguard - The incoming lifeguard scans the bottom, middle, and surface of the pool in the specified zone, determines that it is clear, and verbally states "clear" - The outgoing lifeguard then reconfirms that the bottom, middle and surface of the zone are clear and verbally states "clear" - When both lifeguards are certain the area is clear, the rotation can continue One short whistle blast is used to...? - -Get swimmers' attention Two short whistle blasts are used to...? - -Get other lifeguards' attention One long blast is used to...? - -Initiate emergency procedures High risk areas in pools include: - -- Pool deck - Ladders - Lifeline - Shallow water - Deep water - Slides - Springboard diving are - Zero-depth entry What are some physical conditions that may affect swimmers? - -- Panic - Cramps - Swimming after eating - Breath-holding and hyperventilation What emotional state cause drowning?What causes this emotional state? - -Panic; sudden fear or when a person feels they are faced with a suddenly life-threatening emergency How do you relieve a cramp? - -- Stretch cramped muscle slow and steady - Hold stretch as long as it is comfortabl