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What does the acronym PACA mean, and stand for? Correct Answer-It
represents the 4 steps in the decision-making process. The problem of
the situation, the alternatives, the consequences of the alternatives, and
the final action or decision
What is the Q-1-2 system? Correct Answer-First asking a question, then
a warning, then taking a break. (ask to leave the pool)
What does the Q-1-2 system do for a lifeguard? Correct Answer-Helps
become consistent and fair, reduces stress and emotion of enforcing the
rules, allows to be focused on your designated area.
When enforcing the rules, what should you keep in mind? Correct
Answer-Be firm, fair, and tactful
What are the safety check systems? Correct Answer-Roll call, buddy
system, safety swim/band test, swim breaks, tag board, and multilevel
safety approach
How many drownings a year are there? Correct Answer-Roughly 3,600
What is the ratio for drowning children 14 and younger? Correct
Answer-1:4
, How long does it take for a person to slip under the surface? Correct
Answer-It takes 20-60 seconds
How long does it take an adult to struggle to stay above water? Correct
Answer-60 seconds
When can a child perhaps fall below the surface of the water? Correct
Answer-20 seconds
What is drowning? Correct Answer-It is the process of experiencing
respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid
What is a distressed swimmer? Correct Answer-Someone who is
struggling to stay above the water
Early warning signs of drowning Correct Answer-A weak stroke, hair in
the eyes, glassy eyes, two heads together, hand waving, moving toward a
pier, erratic behavior, clinging to objects, neutral to negative buoyancy,
inability to respond verbally
Characteristics of drowning victims Correct Answer-An inability to call
for help & a panicked facial expression, head back and body low into the
water, arms extended out from the sides and moving up and down
ineffectively in an attempt to keep the face above the water, little to no
support from the kick, an upright (verticle) position facing the nearest
source of assistance
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