YMCA LG EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the YMCA lifeguard decision-making model that will help you make important
preventive decisions?
PCA
PACA
PAC
PAAC - ANSWER-PACA
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called:
Q-2-1
Q-1-1
Q-1-2
1-2-Q - ANSWER-Q-1-2
There are three advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. Which one of the
following is identified as an advantage?
It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair.
It helps lifeguards perform a rescue.
It helps lifeguards work as a team.
It helps lifeguards develop their leadership skills. - ANSWER-It helps lifeguards be consistent and
fair
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when providing a warning
using Q-1-2?
"Walk, don't run!"
"I saw you running. The deck is wet. Don't run!"
"I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk."
,"Running on the deck is not safe. You will get hurt!" - ANSWER-"I saw you running. That is
unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk."
The YMCA Lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it take no
longer than ___ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones.
20
30
40
10 - ANSWER-20
Which of the following is NOT a lifeguard communication system?
Whistle blows
Rescue equipment signals
Megaphones
PACA - ANSWER-PACA
What is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes?
Teach part of the class.
Teach the instructor lifeguarding services.
Provide lifeguarding services.
Provide swim tests to patrons before they get in the water. - ANSWER-Provide lifeguarding
services.
What is one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp, childcare, rental
groups, and special events in the pool?
Height and weight check
Safety swim test
Age check
A meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty - ANSWER-Safety swim test
What indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water?
Swim band
, Parent's permission
Swim goggles
Arm floaties - ANSWER-Swim band
Lifeguards should be aware of the physical conditions that affect swimmers. Which of the
following is a physical condition that could quickly affect a person's ability to swim?
Ear squeeze
Muscle cramp
Head cold
Sunburn - ANSWER-Muscle cramp
What is the technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual sweeps are
conducted of the facility and patrons?
Signaling
Rotation
Scanning
Checking - ANSWER-Scanning
Which of the following is NOT a scanning strategy?
Mental filling
Head counting
Telling the other lifeguards what you see
Risk-profile matching - 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?
Fan yourself if you're getting too warm and sleepy, don't stare for too long, and maintain
hydration.
Drink plenty of water, get a good night's sleep, and periodically change body positions.
Read a book, talk to other lifeguards, and drink plenty of water.
Run around the deck, stand in the elevated chair, and get a good night's sleep. - ANSWER-Drink
plenty of water, get a good night's sleep, and periodically change body positions.
AND ANSWERS
What is the YMCA lifeguard decision-making model that will help you make important
preventive decisions?
PCA
PACA
PAC
PAAC - ANSWER-PACA
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called:
Q-2-1
Q-1-1
Q-1-2
1-2-Q - ANSWER-Q-1-2
There are three advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. Which one of the
following is identified as an advantage?
It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair.
It helps lifeguards perform a rescue.
It helps lifeguards work as a team.
It helps lifeguards develop their leadership skills. - ANSWER-It helps lifeguards be consistent and
fair
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when providing a warning
using Q-1-2?
"Walk, don't run!"
"I saw you running. The deck is wet. Don't run!"
"I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk."
,"Running on the deck is not safe. You will get hurt!" - ANSWER-"I saw you running. That is
unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk."
The YMCA Lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it take no
longer than ___ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones.
20
30
40
10 - ANSWER-20
Which of the following is NOT a lifeguard communication system?
Whistle blows
Rescue equipment signals
Megaphones
PACA - ANSWER-PACA
What is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes?
Teach part of the class.
Teach the instructor lifeguarding services.
Provide lifeguarding services.
Provide swim tests to patrons before they get in the water. - ANSWER-Provide lifeguarding
services.
What is one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp, childcare, rental
groups, and special events in the pool?
Height and weight check
Safety swim test
Age check
A meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty - ANSWER-Safety swim test
What indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water?
Swim band
, Parent's permission
Swim goggles
Arm floaties - ANSWER-Swim band
Lifeguards should be aware of the physical conditions that affect swimmers. Which of the
following is a physical condition that could quickly affect a person's ability to swim?
Ear squeeze
Muscle cramp
Head cold
Sunburn - ANSWER-Muscle cramp
What is the technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual sweeps are
conducted of the facility and patrons?
Signaling
Rotation
Scanning
Checking - ANSWER-Scanning
Which of the following is NOT a scanning strategy?
Mental filling
Head counting
Telling the other lifeguards what you see
Risk-profile matching - 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?
Fan yourself if you're getting too warm and sleepy, don't stare for too long, and maintain
hydration.
Drink plenty of water, get a good night's sleep, and periodically change body positions.
Read a book, talk to other lifeguards, and drink plenty of water.
Run around the deck, stand in the elevated chair, and get a good night's sleep. - ANSWER-Drink
plenty of water, get a good night's sleep, and periodically change body positions.
