YMCA LIFEGUARD TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |GRADED A

YMCA LIFEGUARD TRAINING
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |GRADED A
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? - ANSWERZone 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