PMT 108 LESSON 5 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Emergency lifesaving equipment should be provided at each lifeguard station to include:
- Answer- Ring buoy with throwing line
Whistle
Bull horn
Practices of swimmers:Violations of swimming safety include - Answer- Over exertion
Swimming w physical impairment
Over exposure to sun, wind, or water
Marine Hazards (Physical conditions) - Answer- Strong currents
Sharp coral reef
Discarded depris
Buffer - Answer- A chemical compound that resists changes in the acidity/alkalinity of
pool water by neutralizing acids & bases
Precipitate - Answer- An insoluble compound formed by chemical action between two or
more normally soluble compounds in the solution
Commanding Officer - Answer- Responsible for the overall operation of swimming and
bathing facilities
Wading pools - Answer- Artificial pool with maximum depth of 24 inches for children
The minimum water depth in the shallow end of the pool should be ____ deep - Answer-
3 feet
One shower for each __________ of each sex based on maximum bather load -
Answer- 50 patrons
One bather for each __________ of deep swimming area, not counting the diving area -
Answer- 25 square feet
Personnel must take a cleansing shower: - Answer- Prior to entering the pool
Ideal pH between - Answer- 7.2 and 8.0
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Emergency lifesaving equipment should be provided at each lifeguard station to include:
- Answer- Ring buoy with throwing line
Whistle
Bull horn
Practices of swimmers:Violations of swimming safety include - Answer- Over exertion
Swimming w physical impairment
Over exposure to sun, wind, or water
Marine Hazards (Physical conditions) - Answer- Strong currents
Sharp coral reef
Discarded depris
Buffer - Answer- A chemical compound that resists changes in the acidity/alkalinity of
pool water by neutralizing acids & bases
Precipitate - Answer- An insoluble compound formed by chemical action between two or
more normally soluble compounds in the solution
Commanding Officer - Answer- Responsible for the overall operation of swimming and
bathing facilities
Wading pools - Answer- Artificial pool with maximum depth of 24 inches for children
The minimum water depth in the shallow end of the pool should be ____ deep - Answer-
3 feet
One shower for each __________ of each sex based on maximum bather load -
Answer- 50 patrons
One bather for each __________ of deep swimming area, not counting the diving area -
Answer- 25 square feet
Personnel must take a cleansing shower: - Answer- Prior to entering the pool
Ideal pH between - Answer- 7.2 and 8.0
