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NASCO LIFEGUARD CERT. WRITTEN TEST/QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Define drowning - (ANSWER)the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the
presence of fluid
Define dry drowning - (ANSWER)when water is not present in the lungs
Define wet drowning - (ANSWER)water is present in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue - (ANSWER)nose up, stable,
and breathing
what is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency
situation? - (ANSWER)nothing
An easy way to summarize the CPR sequence is the following: - (ANSWER)check,
yell, airway, breathe, press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - (ANSWER)38 seconds
What are five roles of a lifeguard? - (ANSWER)recognition, prevention, rescue,
initiation, support
How many hours of inservice are required per month? - (ANSWER)4 hours
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Explain, "If you don't see the victim nothing else matters" - (ANSWER)if you can't
see it, you can't do anything about it
In order to minimize exposure to UVA rays a lifeguard should wear the following
items: - (ANSWER)t-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
Common symptoms of dehydration include.... - (ANSWER)headaches, difficulty
going to the bathroom, dry mucous membrane
True or False: Training and physical conditioning are not important in
lifeguarding? - (ANSWER)False
List some examples of PPE available to lifeguards: - (ANSWER)protective eye
wear, gloves, CPR masks, closed toe shoes
What are some common blood borne pathogens? - (ANSWER)HBV and HIV
List the 5 signs and symptoms of a surface victim: - (ANSWER)facial expression,
nose up + head back, no leg kick, loss of body position, irregular motion
How many of the 5 signs of drowning need to be present for drowning to occur? -
(ANSWER)none
NASCO LIFEGUARD CERT. WRITTEN TEST/QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Define drowning - (ANSWER)the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the
presence of fluid
Define dry drowning - (ANSWER)when water is not present in the lungs
Define wet drowning - (ANSWER)water is present in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue - (ANSWER)nose up, stable,
and breathing
what is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency
situation? - (ANSWER)nothing
An easy way to summarize the CPR sequence is the following: - (ANSWER)check,
yell, airway, breathe, press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - (ANSWER)38 seconds
What are five roles of a lifeguard? - (ANSWER)recognition, prevention, rescue,
initiation, support
How many hours of inservice are required per month? - (ANSWER)4 hours
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Explain, "If you don't see the victim nothing else matters" - (ANSWER)if you can't
see it, you can't do anything about it
In order to minimize exposure to UVA rays a lifeguard should wear the following
items: - (ANSWER)t-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
Common symptoms of dehydration include.... - (ANSWER)headaches, difficulty
going to the bathroom, dry mucous membrane
True or False: Training and physical conditioning are not important in
lifeguarding? - (ANSWER)False
List some examples of PPE available to lifeguards: - (ANSWER)protective eye
wear, gloves, CPR masks, closed toe shoes
What are some common blood borne pathogens? - (ANSWER)HBV and HIV
List the 5 signs and symptoms of a surface victim: - (ANSWER)facial expression,
nose up + head back, no leg kick, loss of body position, irregular motion
How many of the 5 signs of drowning need to be present for drowning to occur? -
(ANSWER)none
