NASCO Lifeguard Training Chapter Review Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Define drowning - CORRECT ANSWER the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the
presence of fluid
Define dry drowning - CORRECT ANSWER drowning without aspiration. No water in
the lungs
Define wet drowning - CORRECT ANSWER water in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER have
moral responsibility to act in a manner that protects the people under their care and
supervision.
What is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER doing nothing
An easy way to summarize CPR sequence is the following - CORRECT
ANSWER check, yell, airway, breath, and press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - CORRECT ANSWER 38
seconds
What are the five roles of a lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER recognition, prevention,
rescue, initiation, support
How many hours of in-service are required per month - CORRECT ANSWER 4 hours
Explain, "if you don't see the victim nothing else matters." - CORRECT
ANSWER without the ability to see, you cannot possibly prevent
In order to minimize exposure to ultra-violet solar radiation a lifeguard should wear the
following items: - CORRECT ANSWER sunscreen, clothes, hat, and sunglasses
Common symptoms of dehydration include - CORRECT ANSWER headaches, dry
mucus, and difficulty going to the bathroom
, Training and physical conditioning are not important in life-guarding - CORRECT
ANSWER False
List some examples of personal protective equipment available to lifeguards: - CORRECT
ANSWER gloves, protective barrier CPR mask, protective eye wear, closed toe water
resistant foot wear
List some common blood borne pathogens: - CORRECT ANSWER hepatitis- B
(HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A persons _____, _____, ________ and __________ are all determining factors in assessing
somebody's ability to float - CORRECT ANSWER age, sex, ethnicity, body type
List the 5 signs and symptoms of a surface victim - CORRECT ANSWER facial
expression, irregular motion, absence of motion, loss of body position, head back nose up, no
leg kick
What is 447? - CORRECT ANSWER 4ft tall, 4ft of water, 7 years old
List the signs and symptoms of a submerged victim - CORRECT ANSWER color
variation, chest elevated, drooping head, tiny bubbles, vomit stream, motionless
The preferred method of approaching a victim is from the front - CORRECT
ANSWER false
The preferred victim approach is from which direction? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER behind
The most important task of the lifeguard is that of - CORRECT ANSWER vigilance
The area right at the guards feet is one of the most dangerous places in any pool. Why? Why
not? - CORRECT ANSWER True, because it is hard to discipline yourself to look
down
Can you achieve a proper scan without moving your head? - CORRECT ANSWER No
One complete scan of your zone should not take any longer than ____ seconds - CORRECT
ANSWER 15
Five ways to ensure effective scanning are: - CORRECT ANSWER moving head,
corner scanning, consistent pattern, covering whole zone in 15 seconds or less
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Define drowning - CORRECT ANSWER the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the
presence of fluid
Define dry drowning - CORRECT ANSWER drowning without aspiration. No water in
the lungs
Define wet drowning - CORRECT ANSWER water in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER have
moral responsibility to act in a manner that protects the people under their care and
supervision.
What is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER doing nothing
An easy way to summarize CPR sequence is the following - CORRECT
ANSWER check, yell, airway, breath, and press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - CORRECT ANSWER 38
seconds
What are the five roles of a lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER recognition, prevention,
rescue, initiation, support
How many hours of in-service are required per month - CORRECT ANSWER 4 hours
Explain, "if you don't see the victim nothing else matters." - CORRECT
ANSWER without the ability to see, you cannot possibly prevent
In order to minimize exposure to ultra-violet solar radiation a lifeguard should wear the
following items: - CORRECT ANSWER sunscreen, clothes, hat, and sunglasses
Common symptoms of dehydration include - CORRECT ANSWER headaches, dry
mucus, and difficulty going to the bathroom
, Training and physical conditioning are not important in life-guarding - CORRECT
ANSWER False
List some examples of personal protective equipment available to lifeguards: - CORRECT
ANSWER gloves, protective barrier CPR mask, protective eye wear, closed toe water
resistant foot wear
List some common blood borne pathogens: - CORRECT ANSWER hepatitis- B
(HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A persons _____, _____, ________ and __________ are all determining factors in assessing
somebody's ability to float - CORRECT ANSWER age, sex, ethnicity, body type
List the 5 signs and symptoms of a surface victim - CORRECT ANSWER facial
expression, irregular motion, absence of motion, loss of body position, head back nose up, no
leg kick
What is 447? - CORRECT ANSWER 4ft tall, 4ft of water, 7 years old
List the signs and symptoms of a submerged victim - CORRECT ANSWER color
variation, chest elevated, drooping head, tiny bubbles, vomit stream, motionless
The preferred method of approaching a victim is from the front - CORRECT
ANSWER false
The preferred victim approach is from which direction? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER behind
The most important task of the lifeguard is that of - CORRECT ANSWER vigilance
The area right at the guards feet is one of the most dangerous places in any pool. Why? Why
not? - CORRECT ANSWER True, because it is hard to discipline yourself to look
down
Can you achieve a proper scan without moving your head? - CORRECT ANSWER No
One complete scan of your zone should not take any longer than ____ seconds - CORRECT
ANSWER 15
Five ways to ensure effective scanning are: - CORRECT ANSWER moving head,
corner scanning, consistent pattern, covering whole zone in 15 seconds or less
