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Correct Answers | Verified
Guards should be able to reach the farthest area of their zones in how much time?
CORRECT ANSWERS 10 seconds
How much time does it take for a person to slip below the surface? CORRECT
ANSWERS 20 seconds
What is the accident prevention system that helps guards be consistent and fair?
CORRECT ANSWERS Q-1-2
When should swim tests be conducted? CORRECT ANSWERS For camps, day cares,
rentals, etc.
Swimmers at risk may display early warning signs. (T/F) CORRECT ANSWERS True
Failure to notice something happening right in front of you is called... CORRECT
ANSWERS Inattentional blindness
When can cardiac arrest begin after the drowning process begins? CORRECT
ANSWERS 3-5 minutes
How quick should a rescue breath be delivered to a non-breathing victim? CORRECT
ANSWERS Within 90 seconds
You shouldn't give rescue breaths while in the water. (T/F) CORRECT ANSWERS
False
What is the first lifegaurd's job? CORRECT ANSWERS Identify the victim and preform
the rescue
What is the second gaurd's job? CORRECT ANSWERS Take over emergency
coverage/scanning, clears pool, etc.
What is the third guard's job? CORRECT ANSWERS Call 911 and works with EMS
How many steps are in an EAP? CORRECT ANSWERS At least 5 steps
At what depth can you use the touch and go entry? CORRECT ANSWERS Any depth
At what depth can you use the stride jump? CORRECT ANSWERS At least 5'
Correct Answers | Verified
Guards should be able to reach the farthest area of their zones in how much time?
CORRECT ANSWERS 10 seconds
How much time does it take for a person to slip below the surface? CORRECT
ANSWERS 20 seconds
What is the accident prevention system that helps guards be consistent and fair?
CORRECT ANSWERS Q-1-2
When should swim tests be conducted? CORRECT ANSWERS For camps, day cares,
rentals, etc.
Swimmers at risk may display early warning signs. (T/F) CORRECT ANSWERS True
Failure to notice something happening right in front of you is called... CORRECT
ANSWERS Inattentional blindness
When can cardiac arrest begin after the drowning process begins? CORRECT
ANSWERS 3-5 minutes
How quick should a rescue breath be delivered to a non-breathing victim? CORRECT
ANSWERS Within 90 seconds
You shouldn't give rescue breaths while in the water. (T/F) CORRECT ANSWERS
False
What is the first lifegaurd's job? CORRECT ANSWERS Identify the victim and preform
the rescue
What is the second gaurd's job? CORRECT ANSWERS Take over emergency
coverage/scanning, clears pool, etc.
What is the third guard's job? CORRECT ANSWERS Call 911 and works with EMS
How many steps are in an EAP? CORRECT ANSWERS At least 5 steps
At what depth can you use the touch and go entry? CORRECT ANSWERS Any depth
At what depth can you use the stride jump? CORRECT ANSWERS At least 5'
