YMCA Lifeguard Test Questions and
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which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a distressed swimmer? -
✔✔people using their cell phone to call 911 for help
innattentional blindness is a term that refers ti: - ✔✔when you fail to
notice something happen right in front of you because you are focused
intently on something else
there are four stages in the drowning process. which of the following is NOT one
of the four stages? - ✔✔sleep apnea
,the fourth phase of the drowning process is cardiac arrest because the heart
ceases to pump blood when deprived of oxygen. how long after the drowning
process begins can this stage happen? - ✔✔3-5 minutes
what are the primary responsibilities for lifeguard #1? - ✔✔identifies the
victim, activates the emergency action plan and begins the rescue
Ensuring that you effectively handle real emergencies requires: - ✔✔practice
who is the sole authority of the pool or waterfront during an emergency action
plan? - ✔✔the lifeguard
the purpose of having an emergency action plan is: - ✔✔for all employees
to follow a plan and respond quickly
, how is the emergency action plan activated? - ✔✔lifeguard blows the whistle
and activates the alarm or signals with a rescue tube
according to your On The Guard manual, EAPs include a certain number of steps.
what is that number? - ✔✔5
what are lifeguard #2's primary responsibilities in an EAP? - ✔✔takes over
scanning for lifeguard #1 and directs and monitors patrons. Clears the pool and
sends patrons to the locker room.
what are lifeguard #3's primary responsibilities in an EAP? - ✔✔calls 911
and works with EMS and activates the crisis communication plan.
when calling 911 or the emergency medical system as a lifeguard, which of the
following should you NOT do? - ✔✔tell the operator what you assume
happened to the victim so EMS can provide faster care.
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