YMCA LifeGuard Study Guide Questions
With Solutions
When can cardiac arrest begin after the drowning process begins? 3-5 minutes
How quick should a rescue breath be delivered to a non-breathing victim? Within 90
seconds
You shouldn't give rescue breaths while in the water. (T/F) False
What is the first lifegaurd's job? Identify the victim and preform the rescue
What is the second gaurd's job? Take over emergency coverage/scanning, clears pool, etc.
What is the third guard's job? Call 911 and works with EMS
How many steps are in an EAP? At least 5 steps
At what depth can you use the touch and go entry? Any depth
, YMCA LifeGuard Study Guide Questions
With Solutions
At what depth can you use the stride jump? At least 5'
When should you use the shallow dive? When the victim is a long distance away.
What is negligence? Unintentional breach of a legal duty.
A lawsuit may be filed for any reason and a trial may be the last step in the lawsuit process. (T/F)
True
At what depth should the compact jump be used? From a height/elevated chair into at
least 5'
How do I protect myself from a lawsuit? Follow the standards of care and the level of
ordinary care, practice and conduct within a profession.
What is the federal law that protects the privacy of medical information? HIPAA
With Solutions
When can cardiac arrest begin after the drowning process begins? 3-5 minutes
How quick should a rescue breath be delivered to a non-breathing victim? Within 90
seconds
You shouldn't give rescue breaths while in the water. (T/F) False
What is the first lifegaurd's job? Identify the victim and preform the rescue
What is the second gaurd's job? Take over emergency coverage/scanning, clears pool, etc.
What is the third guard's job? Call 911 and works with EMS
How many steps are in an EAP? At least 5 steps
At what depth can you use the touch and go entry? Any depth
, YMCA LifeGuard Study Guide Questions
With Solutions
At what depth can you use the stride jump? At least 5'
When should you use the shallow dive? When the victim is a long distance away.
What is negligence? Unintentional breach of a legal duty.
A lawsuit may be filed for any reason and a trial may be the last step in the lawsuit process. (T/F)
True
At what depth should the compact jump be used? From a height/elevated chair into at
least 5'
How do I protect myself from a lawsuit? Follow the standards of care and the level of
ordinary care, practice and conduct within a profession.
What is the federal law that protects the privacy of medical information? HIPAA
