YMCA lifeguard test ch. 6-10 Questions With
Solutions
Why is it important to be aware of the different types of emergencies that can occur in an aquatic
facility? to be able to handle situations effectively.
list and describe 4 of the 8types of emergencies discussed in this chapter(6) medical
emrgencies- a health related emergency. some require doctor, but not urgently. some require
immediate care from the lifeguard.
water emergencies- person's life at risk in the water
missing persons- a missing person cannot be found. look for person in water, them throughout
facility.
environmental emergencies- emergencies in the environment. not safe to be in pool.
Why are the resting stroke and treading water important skills for a lifeguard. because it is
essential for lifeguards to know how to stay afloat in deep water for an extended time period.
, YMCA lifeguard test ch. 6-10 Questions With
Solutions
describe the two ways to reach a submerged victim when you are on the water surface 1)
feet first surface dive- propel yourself up out of the water, then streamline yourself. this allows
you to go down.
2) arm over arm surface dive- swim, then pull yourself down using your arms
List 5 things you should have for lifeguarding assignment, outdoors or indoors 1) rescue
tube
2) whistle
3) ventilation mask
4) gloves
5) rescue pack
describe 3 pieces of equipment and how they are used 1) gloves-used as a barrier to
protect LG from diseases
2) ventilation mask- used to provide air without doing mouth to mouth rescue breaths
3) rescue tube- used for the victim to grab on to
Solutions
Why is it important to be aware of the different types of emergencies that can occur in an aquatic
facility? to be able to handle situations effectively.
list and describe 4 of the 8types of emergencies discussed in this chapter(6) medical
emrgencies- a health related emergency. some require doctor, but not urgently. some require
immediate care from the lifeguard.
water emergencies- person's life at risk in the water
missing persons- a missing person cannot be found. look for person in water, them throughout
facility.
environmental emergencies- emergencies in the environment. not safe to be in pool.
Why are the resting stroke and treading water important skills for a lifeguard. because it is
essential for lifeguards to know how to stay afloat in deep water for an extended time period.
, YMCA lifeguard test ch. 6-10 Questions With
Solutions
describe the two ways to reach a submerged victim when you are on the water surface 1)
feet first surface dive- propel yourself up out of the water, then streamline yourself. this allows
you to go down.
2) arm over arm surface dive- swim, then pull yourself down using your arms
List 5 things you should have for lifeguarding assignment, outdoors or indoors 1) rescue
tube
2) whistle
3) ventilation mask
4) gloves
5) rescue pack
describe 3 pieces of equipment and how they are used 1) gloves-used as a barrier to
protect LG from diseases
2) ventilation mask- used to provide air without doing mouth to mouth rescue breaths
3) rescue tube- used for the victim to grab on to
