AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CHAPTER 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.  

In general there are three types of swimmers in distress or drowning victims. List each type with three observable characteristics for each: - ANSWER1. swimmers in distress -able to call for help -floating. sculling, or treading water -able to keep their head out of the water 2. drowning victim- active -works to keep breathing -pushing arms down to stay on surface of water -eventually will loose consciousness 3. drowning victim- passive -underwater or floating -not moving -look limp or dead Roving Stations- - ANSWERare good to use in a crowded zone Elevated stations - ANSWERare ideal for a single guard facility Ground-Level Stations - ANSWERPuts you close to the patrons to easily make assists Floating stations - ANSWERUsed in waterfront facilities to patrol the outer edge of a swimmer area A lifeguard on duty should be able to recognize and reach a drowning victim within... - A