YMCA LifeGuard Study Guide Questions
with Correct Answers
How long is the ASHI Basic Life Support good for? 1 year
What all must remain current for the Lifeguard certification to be valid? First Aid, O2,
and BLS
Guards should be able to reach the farthest area of their zones in how much time? 10
seconds
How much time does it take for a person to slip below the surface? 20 seconds
What is the accident prevention system that helps guards be consistent and fair? Q-1-2
When should swim tests be conducted? For camps, day cares, rentals, etc.
Swimmers at risk may display early warning signs. (T/F) True
, Failure to notice something happening right in front of you is called... Inattentional
blindness
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
with Correct Answers
How long is the ASHI Basic Life Support good for? 1 year
What all must remain current for the Lifeguard certification to be valid? First Aid, O2,
and BLS
Guards should be able to reach the farthest area of their zones in how much time? 10
seconds
How much time does it take for a person to slip below the surface? 20 seconds
What is the accident prevention system that helps guards be consistent and fair? Q-1-2
When should swim tests be conducted? For camps, day cares, rentals, etc.
Swimmers at risk may display early warning signs. (T/F) True
, Failure to notice something happening right in front of you is called... Inattentional
blindness
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
