YMCA LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024/2025 WITH
300 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) LIFEGUARD TEST (YMCA) LATEST
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What are the steps of Q-1-2? - ANSWER Q: Question
1: First warning
2: Take a break (child or teen)
How should you give a warning in step 1 of Q-1-2? - ANSWER - I saw...
- That is...
- Please...
What type of coverage do we use? - ANSWER Zone coverage
What are the steps for rotation on an elevated guard stand? - ANSWER -
Replacement lifeguard stand scans as elevated lifeguard climbs down
- Once on the ground, the previous lifeguard should scan the area until the
replacement lifeguard is seated
- At this time, the lifeguard being replaced shares any special issues or concerns
about patrons with the incoming lifeguard
- The incoming lifeguard scans the bottom, middle, and surface of the pool in the
specified zone, determines that it is clear, and verbally states "clear"
- The outgoing lifeguard then reconfirms that the bottom, middle and surface of the
zone are clear and verbally states "clear"
- When both lifeguards are certain the area is clear, the rotation can continue
One short whistle blast is used to...? - ANSWER Get swimmers' attention
Two short whistle blasts are used to...? - ANSWER Get other lifeguards' attention
One long blast is used to...? - ANSWER Initiate emergency procedures
High risk areas in pools include: - ANSWER - Pool deck
- Ladders
- Lifeline
- Shallow water
- Deep water
,- Slides
- Springboard diving are
- Zero-depth entry
What are some physical conditions that may affect swimmers? - ANSWER - Panic
- Cramps
- Swimming after eating
- Breath-holding and hyperventilation
What emotional state cause drowning?What causes this emotional state? -
ANSWER Panic; sudden fear or when a person feels they are faced with a suddenly
life-threatening emergency
How do you relieve a cramp? - ANSWER - Stretch cramped muscle slow and
steady
- Hold stretch as long as it is comfortable
- Continue to stretch muscle as long as pain is evident
How should you move your head when scanning - ANSWER Swivel head from
side to side and make a pronounced downward sweep, moving head and eyes to
look directly at each area. Stop eyes every 10 to 15 degrees.
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 20-year old victim. How many
compressions/breathes? - ANSWER 30 compressions & 2 breaths
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on an 8-year old victim. How many
compressions/breathes? - ANSWER 30 compressions & 2 breaths
You are the only rescuer, you begin CPR on a 2-year old victim. How many
compressions/breathes? - ANSWER 30 compressions & 2 breaths
In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #1 (lifeguard who identifies the victim,
activates the EAP, and begins the rescue)? - ANSWER - Activates the EAP
- Determines appropriate action to reach victim (nonswimming or swimming)
- Rescues victim (and, if necessary, begins rescue breathing)
- Removes victim from water
- Provides emergency care, including CPR and applying an AED if needed
- Continues emergency care and monitors AED if it is needed
- Reports incident
In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #2 (lifeguard closest to incident/rescue)? -
ANSWER - Takes over LG#1 and LG#3's zones
- Directs and monitors patrons
- In a major emergency, clears the pool and sends patrons to the locker rooms
- Sends additional staff to monitor locker rooms
- Secures pool area and aids LG#1 if needed
In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #3 (next closest lifeguard after lifeguard
#2)? - ANSWER - Ensures EMS is called
- Allow LG#2 to take over zone and clear pool
, - Activate crisis communication plan
- Meets EMS at entrance
- Brings EMS to the victim the best way possible
In the EAP, what is the role of Lifeguard #4 (farthest from the incident)? - ANSWER
- Clear zone or have another lifeguard clear zone
- Bring/prep emergency equipment (AED, O2, first aid kit, gloves, towels, backboard)
- Help remove/position victim
- Assist LG#1, prep victim for AED
- Continue emergency care and monitor AED
What is a shepherd's crook/reaching pole used for? - ANSWER - Can be used as a
means of a rescue without having to enter the water
- Can be used to reach out to a conscious victim, loop can reach around an
unconscious victim
What is a ring buoy used for? - ANSWER - Can provide nonlifeguards a way to
rescue a distressed swimmer who is out of reach of a crook or reaching pole
- Effective only for helping a swimmer who can reach it
- You can throw it and pull them to shore
What is a throw bag used for? - ANSWER - Consists of a 75-foot rope coiled inside
of a bag
- Can reach victims at distances far beyond reach of the ring buoy
- Often used in moving water for rescues on waterfront locations
- Does not provide buoyancy
What is a rescue tube used for? - ANSWER - Most versatile of lifeguard equipment
- Can be extended to a struggling victim, tow a distressed or unresponsive victim,
support a victim during in-water rescue breathing, and support a rescuer when
needed
- Made of bouyant foam
- Special ones made for the YMCA have a slot to hold a resuscitation mask
What is a rescue buoy used for? - ANSWER - Made of lightweight, hard plastic
- Hollow and very buoyant
- Has a towrope on one end
- Used for multiple victims
- Often used in waterfront and surf rescues
What is an inflatable rescue tube used for? - ANSWER - Often used when people
are camping, backpacking, canoeing, or engaging in other outdoor aquatic activites
- Takes time to blow up
What is a paddleboard used for? - ANSWER - Very buoyant
- Can quickly reach a victim in light to moderate surf
- Can be used to carry a victim back to shore
- Flat surface useful for in water rescue breathing
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