YMCA lifeguarding test Questions With
Solutions
Emergency Coverage when a guard takes over for another while performing a rescue
Roving lifeguards guards that walk around
Elevated Guards have more visibility
Roving Guards have close proximity to patrons
Forms of Lifeguard Communication Whistles, Hand Signals, Rescue Equipment Signals,
Flags, Radios, Phones, Megaphones, Airhorns
During special events give... a safety swim test too all the children
When childcare groups enter the pool use a.... band system
DOTS deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling
, YMCA lifeguarding test Questions With
Solutions
SAMPLE Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last Oral intake
Events leading up
How to communicate with someone who has diverse abilities Shake hands, Offer help,
treat them as adults, and use positive language
High Risk areas on pool deck Entrance, Pool Deck, Obstructions on deck, Ladders, Pool
Gutters, Lifelines, Water, Deepwater, Starting blocks, diving boards,
Starting blocks are used by.... Swim team
Minimum water depth for diving is 11ft 6 inches
, YMCA lifeguarding test Questions With
Solutions
Panic can cause.... drowning
how to help a cramp stretch and massage
Hypoxic training a form of training used for competitive aquatic athletes and their
coaches, carefully monitor
do not allow ________ contests breath-holding
Hyperventilation when someone is taking fast breaths and too much oxygen
safety system checks band system, safety breaks, Multi-level safety, Buddy system, Tag
Board system, Roll Call System
Green level swimmer a person who is a strong swimmer and can pass the swim test,
allowed in all parts of the pool
Solutions
Emergency Coverage when a guard takes over for another while performing a rescue
Roving lifeguards guards that walk around
Elevated Guards have more visibility
Roving Guards have close proximity to patrons
Forms of Lifeguard Communication Whistles, Hand Signals, Rescue Equipment Signals,
Flags, Radios, Phones, Megaphones, Airhorns
During special events give... a safety swim test too all the children
When childcare groups enter the pool use a.... band system
DOTS deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling
, YMCA lifeguarding test Questions With
Solutions
SAMPLE Symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last Oral intake
Events leading up
How to communicate with someone who has diverse abilities Shake hands, Offer help,
treat them as adults, and use positive language
High Risk areas on pool deck Entrance, Pool Deck, Obstructions on deck, Ladders, Pool
Gutters, Lifelines, Water, Deepwater, Starting blocks, diving boards,
Starting blocks are used by.... Swim team
Minimum water depth for diving is 11ft 6 inches
, YMCA lifeguarding test Questions With
Solutions
Panic can cause.... drowning
how to help a cramp stretch and massage
Hypoxic training a form of training used for competitive aquatic athletes and their
coaches, carefully monitor
do not allow ________ contests breath-holding
Hyperventilation when someone is taking fast breaths and too much oxygen
safety system checks band system, safety breaks, Multi-level safety, Buddy system, Tag
Board system, Roll Call System
Green level swimmer a person who is a strong swimmer and can pass the swim test,
allowed in all parts of the pool
