Lifeguard Test YMCA with Complete Solutions!

How manyseconds should it take for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones? - ANSWER-20 seconds Q-1-2 - ANSWER-the YMCA accident prevention system advantages to using Q-1-2 - ANSWER-1. helps lifeguards be consistent and fair 2. helps reduce stress of enforcing rules 3. allows lifeguard to remain focused on pool PACA - ANSWER-problem, alternatives, consequences, action; YMCA preventitive decision-making model examlpe of a Q-1-2 statement - ANSWER-"I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk." safety swim test - ANSWER-conducted in all special events in the pool lifeguard communication systems - ANSWER-- whistle (one blast for swimmers, two blasts for other lifeguards) - hand signals - resuce equipment signals - flags - radios - telephones - megaphones - air hornes - safety technology physical conditions that affect swimming ability - ANSWER-- panic - cramps - swimming after eating - breath-holding and hyperventilation swim band - ANSWER-indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water; green means deep water; yellow means shallow water; red means nonswimmer fatigue busters for lifeguards - ANSWER-- well rested, well hydrated, and eat a n