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YMCA Lifeguard Course Study Guide
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
PACA - answer✔The YMCA Lifeguard decision-making model that helps make important
preventive decisions: problem, alternatives, consequences, action.
YMCA Accident Prevention System - answer✔A system called Q-1-2 which includes question,
warning, 'take a break' or leave.
Advantages of Accident Prevention System - answer✔1. Prevents accidents 2. Focused 3.
Enforces rules - reduces stress 4. Helps be consistent and fair.
Warning Statement - answer✔The best statement to use when providing a warning using Q-1-2
is: 'I saw you running. That is unsafe, the deck is wet.'
Lifeguard Zone Response Time - answer✔Lifeguard zones should be designed so that it takes no
longer than 20 seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones.
Lifeguard Communication System - answer✔Includes whistles, signals, radio, and flags.
Lifeguard's Role in Instructional Classes - answer✔To provide lifeguarding services.
Swim Test Requirement - answer✔A swim test should always be conducted when guarding day
camp, child care, rental groups, and special events in the pool.
Deep Water Indicator - answer✔A swim band indicates that a child is capable of being in the
deep water.
Physical Conditions Affecting Swimmers - answer✔Conditions such as muscle cramps, eating,
panic, and holding breath can quickly affect a person's ability to swim.
Scanning - answer✔The technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure systematic visual sweeps
of the facility and patrons.
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Scanning Strategies - answer✔Strategies include sweeping the zone repeatedly, scanning all
surfaces, looking directly at each area, and head counting.
Techniques to Avoid Fatigue - answer✔Positive techniques include wearing sunglasses, using
umbrellas, getting good rest, and staying hydrated.
Behavioral Signs of Potential Victims - answer✔scars, weight, age, didabilities
Early Warning Signs of Distressed Swimmer - answer✔Waving, glassy eyes, grabbing objects,
weak, double heads, can't respond
Signs of a Distressed Swimmer - answer✔being vertical, head back, trying to ask for help
Inattentional Blindness - answer✔Refers to failing to notice something happening in front of
you because you are focused on something else.
Time to Slip Below Surface - answer✔A person can slip below the surface in less than 20
seconds.
Stages of Drowning Process - answer✔The 4 stages are: initial apnea, dysphea, terminal apnea,
cardiac arrest
Time to Cardiac Arrest After Drowning - answer✔Cardiac arrest begins 3-5 minutes after the
drowning process starts.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - answer✔Must ensure practice to effectively handle real
emergencies.
Sole Authority During EAP - answer✔The lifeguard is the sole authority of the pool or
waterfront during an emergency action plan.
Purpose of Emergency Action Plan - answer✔To ensure all employees know how to follow and
respond quickly.
Activation of Emergency Action Plan - answer✔Activated by blowing a whistle, activating
alarms, or using a rescue tube.
Responsibilities of Lifeguards During Emergencies - answer✔1. Identify emergency, 2-activate
EAP 3- rescue
Supplement, take over scanning, direct patrons. Call 911, bring services.
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11/17/2024 10:19 AM
YMCA Lifeguard Course Study Guide
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
PACA - answer✔The YMCA Lifeguard decision-making model that helps make important
preventive decisions: problem, alternatives, consequences, action.
YMCA Accident Prevention System - answer✔A system called Q-1-2 which includes question,
warning, 'take a break' or leave.
Advantages of Accident Prevention System - answer✔1. Prevents accidents 2. Focused 3.
Enforces rules - reduces stress 4. Helps be consistent and fair.
Warning Statement - answer✔The best statement to use when providing a warning using Q-1-2
is: 'I saw you running. That is unsafe, the deck is wet.'
Lifeguard Zone Response Time - answer✔Lifeguard zones should be designed so that it takes no
longer than 20 seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones.
Lifeguard Communication System - answer✔Includes whistles, signals, radio, and flags.
Lifeguard's Role in Instructional Classes - answer✔To provide lifeguarding services.
Swim Test Requirement - answer✔A swim test should always be conducted when guarding day
camp, child care, rental groups, and special events in the pool.
Deep Water Indicator - answer✔A swim band indicates that a child is capable of being in the
deep water.
Physical Conditions Affecting Swimmers - answer✔Conditions such as muscle cramps, eating,
panic, and holding breath can quickly affect a person's ability to swim.
Scanning - answer✔The technique used by YMCA lifeguards to ensure systematic visual sweeps
of the facility and patrons.
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Scanning Strategies - answer✔Strategies include sweeping the zone repeatedly, scanning all
surfaces, looking directly at each area, and head counting.
Techniques to Avoid Fatigue - answer✔Positive techniques include wearing sunglasses, using
umbrellas, getting good rest, and staying hydrated.
Behavioral Signs of Potential Victims - answer✔scars, weight, age, didabilities
Early Warning Signs of Distressed Swimmer - answer✔Waving, glassy eyes, grabbing objects,
weak, double heads, can't respond
Signs of a Distressed Swimmer - answer✔being vertical, head back, trying to ask for help
Inattentional Blindness - answer✔Refers to failing to notice something happening in front of
you because you are focused on something else.
Time to Slip Below Surface - answer✔A person can slip below the surface in less than 20
seconds.
Stages of Drowning Process - answer✔The 4 stages are: initial apnea, dysphea, terminal apnea,
cardiac arrest
Time to Cardiac Arrest After Drowning - answer✔Cardiac arrest begins 3-5 minutes after the
drowning process starts.
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - answer✔Must ensure practice to effectively handle real
emergencies.
Sole Authority During EAP - answer✔The lifeguard is the sole authority of the pool or
waterfront during an emergency action plan.
Purpose of Emergency Action Plan - answer✔To ensure all employees know how to follow and
respond quickly.
Activation of Emergency Action Plan - answer✔Activated by blowing a whistle, activating
alarms, or using a rescue tube.
Responsibilities of Lifeguards During Emergencies - answer✔1. Identify emergency, 2-activate
EAP 3- rescue
Supplement, take over scanning, direct patrons. Call 911, bring services.
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