PECTORA MINI QUIZ QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Which of the following steps should you take if you suffer a work related exposure?
Select all that apply. - Document what happened with your supervisor, Follow your
facility's exposure control plan, Wash any contaminated skin with soap and water, Flush
your eyes with water if blood splash enters your eyes
Which of the following are examples of engineering controls? Select all that apply. -
Sharps containers, Biohazard waste containers, Washing stations, Spill clean up kits
The ____ outlines ____ to eliminate or minimize exposure incidents. It will also detail
how your employer maintains records according to _____ requirements. - Exposure
Control Plan, Protective measures, OSHA
Select all that are examples of Personal Protective Equipment - Face Maks, Eye
protection, Suction devices, Beathing devices, Gowns
This risk is associated with a guest hyperventilating prior to submerging and can cause
loss of consciousness - Shallow Water Blackout
atch each Source of codes, laws, and standards with its description - 1. Model Aquatic
Health Code
2. Local & State Regulations
3. Original Equipment Manufacturer Operations Manual
4. American Society Of Testing And Materials INT'L.
Select all from the list below that are things you should consider when fitting a guest
with a life jacket - Does not restrict breathing, Does not allow a child's chin and ears to
slip through, Keeps the guests mouth from slipping below water surface, Fits snugly, but
allows arm movement, Has all buckles connected
Enforcing rules can be difficult, especially when just starting as a lifeguard. Which of the
following are things you should do to help with this? (Select all that apply) - Know why
the rules exist, Enforce rules in a positive manner, Know where rules are posted, Know
your facility rules
Which of the following is a potential cause for a zone to be adjusted from time to time?
Select all that apply. - A zone with a unique feature, Unique situations, Number of
guests, Change in weather
The _____ Protection Standard means that you are able to _____ your area within
_____ seconds, and reach a guest in distress at the furthest point of a zone within
_____ seconds. - 10/20, scan, 10, 20
, You saw several examples of items you will review with your supervisor hen being
trained on zones. Select all that you learned about in this module. - Zone of Protection
area document, All zones for an entire attraction or pool, Unique physical characteristics
of each zone, Specific rules or policies relative to a zone, Zone Coverage diagram
Select all statements about zones and your maintaining of zones that are correct. - If
you are ever unsure about a situation in your zone you should immediately treat it as an
emergency, A zone is tested to see if it meets the 10/20 Standard using the Zone
Validation System, Zones overlap so no area is left unprotected when lifeguards are
working as a team, Your zone should indicate if lifeguard stations are stationary or
roving
Which of the following is a Proactive Scanning Behavior? - Searching all depths of
water
Select all of the following that are scanning patterns or strategies you learned about in
this module - Scan from bottom up, Scan around objects and guests, when roving
include frequent look backs at area behind you, can all levels of water
Which characteristics are commonly exhibited by guests in distress? (Select all that
apply) - Movement (limited), breathing effort (struggling), Body position (vertical), Facial
expression (panicky)
Which of the following is a correct statement about your Secondary Duties? - They must
not take away from your primary responsibility
Put the following steps of a lifeguard rotation in the proper order - 1. Incoming lifeguard
performs a proactive scan confirming all is clear before taking over
2. LG1 reports to outgoing Lifeguard that all is clear before taking over
3. Equipment is exchanged
4. Once the position change is complete, both lifeguards scan the zone
5. LG2 performs a proactive bottom scan to confirm the all clear before moving
Which of the following are practices you can use to overcome challenges to vigilance?
Select all that apply - 5-minute scanning strategy, personal self care, avoid distractions,
rotational task balance, strategic breaks
Which of the following skills are reinforced through Vigilance Awareness Training
(VAT)? (Select all that apply) - Proactively can, be ready to respond, recognize guests
in distress, avoid distractions, know your zone
When implementing an EAp, you will work to achieve a successful outcome by doing
which of the following? (Select all that apply) - Moving a guest (extricating) from an area
ANSWERS
Which of the following steps should you take if you suffer a work related exposure?
Select all that apply. - Document what happened with your supervisor, Follow your
facility's exposure control plan, Wash any contaminated skin with soap and water, Flush
your eyes with water if blood splash enters your eyes
Which of the following are examples of engineering controls? Select all that apply. -
Sharps containers, Biohazard waste containers, Washing stations, Spill clean up kits
The ____ outlines ____ to eliminate or minimize exposure incidents. It will also detail
how your employer maintains records according to _____ requirements. - Exposure
Control Plan, Protective measures, OSHA
Select all that are examples of Personal Protective Equipment - Face Maks, Eye
protection, Suction devices, Beathing devices, Gowns
This risk is associated with a guest hyperventilating prior to submerging and can cause
loss of consciousness - Shallow Water Blackout
atch each Source of codes, laws, and standards with its description - 1. Model Aquatic
Health Code
2. Local & State Regulations
3. Original Equipment Manufacturer Operations Manual
4. American Society Of Testing And Materials INT'L.
Select all from the list below that are things you should consider when fitting a guest
with a life jacket - Does not restrict breathing, Does not allow a child's chin and ears to
slip through, Keeps the guests mouth from slipping below water surface, Fits snugly, but
allows arm movement, Has all buckles connected
Enforcing rules can be difficult, especially when just starting as a lifeguard. Which of the
following are things you should do to help with this? (Select all that apply) - Know why
the rules exist, Enforce rules in a positive manner, Know where rules are posted, Know
your facility rules
Which of the following is a potential cause for a zone to be adjusted from time to time?
Select all that apply. - A zone with a unique feature, Unique situations, Number of
guests, Change in weather
The _____ Protection Standard means that you are able to _____ your area within
_____ seconds, and reach a guest in distress at the furthest point of a zone within
_____ seconds. - 10/20, scan, 10, 20
, You saw several examples of items you will review with your supervisor hen being
trained on zones. Select all that you learned about in this module. - Zone of Protection
area document, All zones for an entire attraction or pool, Unique physical characteristics
of each zone, Specific rules or policies relative to a zone, Zone Coverage diagram
Select all statements about zones and your maintaining of zones that are correct. - If
you are ever unsure about a situation in your zone you should immediately treat it as an
emergency, A zone is tested to see if it meets the 10/20 Standard using the Zone
Validation System, Zones overlap so no area is left unprotected when lifeguards are
working as a team, Your zone should indicate if lifeguard stations are stationary or
roving
Which of the following is a Proactive Scanning Behavior? - Searching all depths of
water
Select all of the following that are scanning patterns or strategies you learned about in
this module - Scan from bottom up, Scan around objects and guests, when roving
include frequent look backs at area behind you, can all levels of water
Which characteristics are commonly exhibited by guests in distress? (Select all that
apply) - Movement (limited), breathing effort (struggling), Body position (vertical), Facial
expression (panicky)
Which of the following is a correct statement about your Secondary Duties? - They must
not take away from your primary responsibility
Put the following steps of a lifeguard rotation in the proper order - 1. Incoming lifeguard
performs a proactive scan confirming all is clear before taking over
2. LG1 reports to outgoing Lifeguard that all is clear before taking over
3. Equipment is exchanged
4. Once the position change is complete, both lifeguards scan the zone
5. LG2 performs a proactive bottom scan to confirm the all clear before moving
Which of the following are practices you can use to overcome challenges to vigilance?
Select all that apply - 5-minute scanning strategy, personal self care, avoid distractions,
rotational task balance, strategic breaks
Which of the following skills are reinforced through Vigilance Awareness Training
(VAT)? (Select all that apply) - Proactively can, be ready to respond, recognize guests
in distress, avoid distractions, know your zone
When implementing an EAp, you will work to achieve a successful outcome by doing
which of the following? (Select all that apply) - Moving a guest (extricating) from an area
