YMCA EXAMS COMPILATION BUNDLE
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ How should you give a warning in step 1 of Q-1-2? Answer: - I saw...
- That is...
- Please...
⩥ What type of coverage do we use? Answer: Zone coverage
⩥ What are the steps for rotation on an elevated guard stand? Answer: -
Replacement lifeguard stand scans as elevated lifeguard climbs down
- Once on the ground, the previous lifeguard should scan the area until
the replacement lifeguard is seated
- At this time, the lifeguard being replaced shares any special issues or
concerns about patrons with the incoming lifeguard
- The incoming lifeguard scans the bottom, middle, and surface of the
pool in the specified zone, determines that it is clear, and verbally states
"clear"
- The outgoing lifeguard then reconfirms that the bottom, middle and
surface of the zone are clear and verbally states "clear"
- When both lifeguards are certain the area is clear, the rotation can
continue
,⩥ One short whistle blast is used to...? Answer: Get swimmers' attention
⩥ Two short whistle blasts are used to...? Answer: Get other lifeguards'
attention
⩥ One long blast is used to...? Answer: Initiate emergency procedures
⩥ High risk areas in pools include: Answer: - Pool deck
- Ladders
- Lifeline
- Shallow water
- Deep water
- Slides
- Springboard diving are
- Zero-depth entry
⩥ What are some physical conditions that may affect swimmers?
Answer: - Panic
- Cramps
- Swimming after eating
- Breath-holding and hyperventilation
,⩥ What emotional state cause drowning?What causes this emotional
state? Answer: Panic; sudden fear or when a person feels they are faced
with a suddenly life-threatening emergency
⩥ How do you relieve a cramp? Answer: - Stretch cramped muscle slow
and steady
- Hold stretch as long as it is comfortable
- Continue to stretch muscle as long as pain is evident
⩥ How should you move your head when scanning Answer: Swivel
head from side to side and make a pronounced downward sweep,
moving head and eyes to look directly at each area. Stop eyes every 10
to 15 degrees.
⩥ You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 20-year old victim.
How many compressions/breathes? Answer: 30 compressions & 2
breaths
⩥ You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on an 8-year old victim.
How many compressions/breathes? Answer: 30 compressions & 2
breaths
⩥ You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 2-year old victim. How
many compressions/breathes? Answer: 30 compressions & 2 breaths
, ⩥ In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #1 (lifeguard who identifies
the victim, activates the EAP, and begins the rescue)? Answer: -
Activates the EAP
- Determines appropriate action to reach victim (nonswimming or
swimming)
- Rescues victim (and, if necessary, begins rescue breathing)
- Removes victim from water
- Provides emergency care, including CPR and applying an AED if
needed
- Continues emergency care and monitors AED if it is needed
- Reports incident
⩥ In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #2 (lifeguard closest to
incident/rescue)? Answer: - Takes over LG#1 and LG#3's zones
- Directs and monitors patrons
- In a major emergency, clears the pool and sends patrons to the locker
rooms
- Sends additional staff to monitor locker rooms
- Secures pool area and aids LG#1 if needed
⩥ In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #3 (next closest lifeguard
after lifeguard #2)? Answer: - Ensures EMS is called
- Allow LG#2 to take over zone and clear pool
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ How should you give a warning in step 1 of Q-1-2? Answer: - I saw...
- That is...
- Please...
⩥ What type of coverage do we use? Answer: Zone coverage
⩥ What are the steps for rotation on an elevated guard stand? Answer: -
Replacement lifeguard stand scans as elevated lifeguard climbs down
- Once on the ground, the previous lifeguard should scan the area until
the replacement lifeguard is seated
- At this time, the lifeguard being replaced shares any special issues or
concerns about patrons with the incoming lifeguard
- The incoming lifeguard scans the bottom, middle, and surface of the
pool in the specified zone, determines that it is clear, and verbally states
"clear"
- The outgoing lifeguard then reconfirms that the bottom, middle and
surface of the zone are clear and verbally states "clear"
- When both lifeguards are certain the area is clear, the rotation can
continue
,⩥ One short whistle blast is used to...? Answer: Get swimmers' attention
⩥ Two short whistle blasts are used to...? Answer: Get other lifeguards'
attention
⩥ One long blast is used to...? Answer: Initiate emergency procedures
⩥ High risk areas in pools include: Answer: - Pool deck
- Ladders
- Lifeline
- Shallow water
- Deep water
- Slides
- Springboard diving are
- Zero-depth entry
⩥ What are some physical conditions that may affect swimmers?
Answer: - Panic
- Cramps
- Swimming after eating
- Breath-holding and hyperventilation
,⩥ What emotional state cause drowning?What causes this emotional
state? Answer: Panic; sudden fear or when a person feels they are faced
with a suddenly life-threatening emergency
⩥ How do you relieve a cramp? Answer: - Stretch cramped muscle slow
and steady
- Hold stretch as long as it is comfortable
- Continue to stretch muscle as long as pain is evident
⩥ How should you move your head when scanning Answer: Swivel
head from side to side and make a pronounced downward sweep,
moving head and eyes to look directly at each area. Stop eyes every 10
to 15 degrees.
⩥ You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 20-year old victim.
How many compressions/breathes? Answer: 30 compressions & 2
breaths
⩥ You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on an 8-year old victim.
How many compressions/breathes? Answer: 30 compressions & 2
breaths
⩥ You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 2-year old victim. How
many compressions/breathes? Answer: 30 compressions & 2 breaths
, ⩥ In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #1 (lifeguard who identifies
the victim, activates the EAP, and begins the rescue)? Answer: -
Activates the EAP
- Determines appropriate action to reach victim (nonswimming or
swimming)
- Rescues victim (and, if necessary, begins rescue breathing)
- Removes victim from water
- Provides emergency care, including CPR and applying an AED if
needed
- Continues emergency care and monitors AED if it is needed
- Reports incident
⩥ In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #2 (lifeguard closest to
incident/rescue)? Answer: - Takes over LG#1 and LG#3's zones
- Directs and monitors patrons
- In a major emergency, clears the pool and sends patrons to the locker
rooms
- Sends additional staff to monitor locker rooms
- Secures pool area and aids LG#1 if needed
⩥ In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #3 (next closest lifeguard
after lifeguard #2)? Answer: - Ensures EMS is called
- Allow LG#2 to take over zone and clear pool
