YMCA Lifeguard test QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The YMCA prevention system is called: - ANSWER>>Q-1-2
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the
following is identified as an advantage of using the system? - ANSWER>>It helps
lifeguards be consistent and fair.
What is the YMCA lifeguard Decision-making model that will help you make
important preventive decisions? - ANSWER>>PACA
The lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it
takes no longer than ____ seconds. - ANSWER>>10
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when
providing a warning using Q-1-2? - ANSWER>>"I saw you running. that is unsafe
because the deck is wet. please walk."
what is the one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp,
child care, rental groups and special events in the pool? - ANSWER>>safety swim
test
which one of the following is . not a lifeguard communication system? -
ANSWER>>PACA
what is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes? -
ANSWER>>provide lifeguarding services
which of the following is a physical condition that could quickly affect a person's
ability to swim? - ANSWER>>muscle cramp
, what indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water? -
ANSWER>>swim band
which of the following is NOT a scanning strategy? - ANSWER>>telling the other
lifeguards what you see
there are some positive techniques that lifeguards can use to remain vigilant and
avoid fatigue. which of the following is the best combination of those techniques?
- ANSWER>>drink plenty of water, get a good night's sleep and periodically
change body positions
there are several behavioral and visual signs before patrons enter the water that
lifeguards use to recognize potential victims. which of the following is one of
those signs? - ANSWER>>holding onto a small child
swimmers at risk of becoming distressed may display: - ANSWER>>early warning
signs
what is the technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual
sweeps are conducted of the facility and patrons? - ANSWER>>scanning
how quickly can a person slip below the surface? - ANSWER>>less than 20
seconds
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a distressed swimmer? -
ANSWER>>people using their cell phone to call 911 for help
innattentional blindness is a term that refers ti: - ANSWER>>when you fail to
notice something happen right in front of you because you are focused intently
on something else
ANSWERS
The YMCA prevention system is called: - ANSWER>>Q-1-2
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the
following is identified as an advantage of using the system? - ANSWER>>It helps
lifeguards be consistent and fair.
What is the YMCA lifeguard Decision-making model that will help you make
important preventive decisions? - ANSWER>>PACA
The lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it
takes no longer than ____ seconds. - ANSWER>>10
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when
providing a warning using Q-1-2? - ANSWER>>"I saw you running. that is unsafe
because the deck is wet. please walk."
what is the one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp,
child care, rental groups and special events in the pool? - ANSWER>>safety swim
test
which one of the following is . not a lifeguard communication system? -
ANSWER>>PACA
what is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes? -
ANSWER>>provide lifeguarding services
which of the following is a physical condition that could quickly affect a person's
ability to swim? - ANSWER>>muscle cramp
, what indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water? -
ANSWER>>swim band
which of the following is NOT a scanning strategy? - ANSWER>>telling the other
lifeguards what you see
there are some positive techniques that lifeguards can use to remain vigilant and
avoid fatigue. which of the following is the best combination of those techniques?
- ANSWER>>drink plenty of water, get a good night's sleep and periodically
change body positions
there are several behavioral and visual signs before patrons enter the water that
lifeguards use to recognize potential victims. which of the following is one of
those signs? - ANSWER>>holding onto a small child
swimmers at risk of becoming distressed may display: - ANSWER>>early warning
signs
what is the technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual
sweeps are conducted of the facility and patrons? - ANSWER>>scanning
how quickly can a person slip below the surface? - ANSWER>>less than 20
seconds
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a distressed swimmer? -
ANSWER>>people using their cell phone to call 911 for help
innattentional blindness is a term that refers ti: - ANSWER>>when you fail to
notice something happen right in front of you because you are focused intently
on something else
