Bronze Medallion Test Revision Detailed
Questions & Quality Solutions
Royal Life Saving has developed easy ways to remember rules known as the Aquacode. These rules
include:
a. Go together, float and wave, reach to rescue
b. Wear a hat, wear a shirt, use sunscreen
c. Don't eat before you swim, don't swim alone, use a stick to rescue
d. No running, no pushing, no diving - CORRECT ANSWER a. Go together, float and wave, reach to rescue
What is the number to dial when calling the emergency services:
a. 990
b. 011
c. 911
d. 000 - CORRECT ANSWER d. 000
What abilities does a rescuer require to perform a rescue:
a. Able to swim good, be confident, be intelligent
b. Knowledge , skill, fitness, judgement
c. Age, judgement, ability to swim
d. Confidence, skill, sense of humour, fitness - CORRECT ANSWER b. Knowledge , skill, fitness, judgement
The correct order of rescue is:
a. Talk, reach, throw, wade, row, swim, tow
b. Talk, throw, swim, reach, tow, wade, row
c. Swim, reach, wade, row, tow, throw, talk
d. Reach, wade, row, tow, swim, wade, talk - CORRECT ANSWER a. Talk, reach, throw, wade, row, swim,
tow
, What does a warning sign indicate:
a. Gives you instructions that must be complied with, failure to do so is a criminal offence
b. Provides you with information about water safety features and indicates a location where a particular
activity is permitted
c. Informs you of instructions to follow when swimming at a particular place
d. Informs you of a particular hazardous condition, or that an activity is not recommended - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Informs you of a particular hazardous condition, or that an activity is not recommended
What areas of the body do you lose heat from in cold water:
a. The neck, legs, hands
b. The head, sides of the chest, and groin
c. The back, chest, and legs d. The groin, feet, and hands - CORRECT ANSWER b. The head, sides of the
chest, and groin
What injury would a vice-grip be used:
a. Broken leg
b. Suspected spinal
c. Dislocated shoulder
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER b. Suspected spinal
When would you use the blocking technique:
a. When the person in difficulty lunges suddenly at the rescuer before it is possible for the rescuer to
move away
b. When the rescuer approaches a person in difficulty
c. When the person in difficulty attempts to grab the rescuer
d. If there is jellyfish near the person in difficulty - CORRECT ANSWER a. When the person in difficulty
lunges suddenly at the rescuer before it is possible for the rescuer to move away
What are the 4 A's of a rescue:
a. Ability, Awareness, Action, Aftercare
