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[Show more]LIFEGUARD (YMCA) CERT. EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
A successful lifeguard - -- Is professional, demonstrates leadership 
- Possesses excellent lifeguarding skills 
- Shares the YMCA's four values 
- Is physically fit and practices wellness 
To be professional and to demonstrate l...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
A successful lifeguard - -- Is professional, demonstrates leadership 
- Possesses excellent lifeguarding skills 
- Shares the YMCA's four values 
- Is physically fit and practices wellness 
To be professional and to demonstrate l...
LIFEGUARD TEST (YMCA) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What is a manual suction device used for? - -Remove foreign objects from the throat 
What do you do if the AED says "no shock advised"? - -Continue CPR in intervals of 2 mins or until 
help arrives. 
What are the steps for a sim...
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What is a manual suction device used for? - -Remove foreign objects from the throat 
What do you do if the AED says "no shock advised"? - -Continue CPR in intervals of 2 mins or until 
help arrives. 
What are the steps for a sim...
1 LIFEGUARD TEST YMCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
abrasion (scrape) - -remove all debris, wash away from wound with soup and water 
accident report - -used when first aid was required 
advantages to using Q-1-2 - -1. helps lifeguards be consistent and fair 
2. helps reduce stress ...
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abrasion (scrape) - -remove all debris, wash away from wound with soup and water 
accident report - -used when first aid was required 
advantages to using Q-1-2 - -1. helps lifeguards be consistent and fair 
2. helps reduce stress ...
LIFEGUARD TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
RATED A+ 
What is the YMCA Lifeguard decision-making model that will help you make important preventive 
decisions? 
A. PCA 
B. PACA 
C. PAC 
D. PAAC - -PACA 
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called 
A. Q-2-1 
B. Q-1-1 
C. Q-1-2 
D. 1-2-Q - -Q-1-2...
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What is the YMCA Lifeguard decision-making model that will help you make important preventive 
decisions? 
A. PCA 
B. PACA 
C. PAC 
D. PAAC - -PACA 
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called 
A. Q-2-1 
B. Q-1-1 
C. Q-1-2 
D. 1-2-Q - -Q-1-2...
LIFEGUARD INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED 
A+/ VERIFIED/ 
What items do you need for your shift? 
As a lifeguard, you need to be ready for anything. The interviewer wants to know how you prepare for 
any given situation. (May differ between pool and beach lifeguards.) - -"I have four main n...
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What items do you need for your shift? 
As a lifeguard, you need to be ready for anything. The interviewer wants to know how you prepare for 
any given situation. (May differ between pool and beach lifeguards.) - -"I have four main n...
LIFEGUARD- YMCA LIFEGUARD EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the steps of Q-1-2? - -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? - -- I saw... 
- That is... 
- Please... 
What type of coverage do we use? - -Zon...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the steps of Q-1-2? - -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? - -- I saw... 
- That is... 
- Please... 
What type of coverage do we use? - -Zon...
LIFEGUARD- YMCA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What are the steps of Q-1-2? - -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? - -- I saw... 
- That is... 
- Please... 
What type of coverage do we use? - -Zone coverage ...
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What are the steps of Q-1-2? - -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? - -- I saw... 
- That is... 
- Please... 
What type of coverage do we use? - -Zone coverage ...
YMCA LIFEGUARDING WRITTEN TEST TERMS - CHAPTER 1 
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What is PACA? - -P: What is the problem? 
A: What are the alternatives? 
C: What are the consequences? 
A: What is the action? 
What is Q12? - -Accident prevention system used on kids. The lifeguard ask...
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EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
What is PACA? - -P: What is the problem? 
A: What are the alternatives? 
C: What are the consequences? 
A: What is the action? 
What is Q12? - -Accident prevention system used on kids. The lifeguard ask...
YMCA LIFEGUARDING V6: EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
SAMPLE - -Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Perdinant and Post medical history, Last 
oral intake, Events leading up to incident 
FAST - -Face, Arms, Speech, Time 
RICE - -Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate 
Safe-in-Six (PR...
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SAMPLE - -Signs and symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Perdinant and Post medical history, Last 
oral intake, Events leading up to incident 
FAST - -Face, Arms, Speech, Time 
RICE - -Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate 
Safe-in-Six (PR...
YMCA LIFEGUARDING TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
What does the acronym PACA mean, and stand for? - -It represents the 4 steps in the decisionmaking process. The problem of the situation, the alternatives, the consequences of the alternatives, 
and the final action or decision 
What is the...
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What does the acronym PACA mean, and stand for? - -It represents the 4 steps in the decisionmaking process. The problem of the situation, the alternatives, the consequences of the alternatives, 
and the final action or decision 
What is the...
YMCA LIFEGUARDING MY SET/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is the important emotional and physical fitness for a lifeguard? - -you have to have a good 
attitude and be physically fit. 
What are some decision making tools you have access to as a lifeguard? - -PACA 
problem 
alter...
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AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is the important emotional and physical fitness for a lifeguard? - -you have to have a good 
attitude and be physically fit. 
What are some decision making tools you have access to as a lifeguard? - -PACA 
problem 
alter...
YMCA LIFEGUARDING EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Safe in Six - -Prevent, Response, Activate, Rescue, Emergency Care, Report 
The Y's mission statement - -To put christian principles into practice through programs that build 
healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 
How many people ...
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Safe in Six - -Prevent, Response, Activate, Rescue, Emergency Care, Report 
The Y's mission statement - -To put christian principles into practice through programs that build 
healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 
How many people ...
YMCA LIFEGUARD WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
First step in Safe in Six - -Prevention 
PACA - -Problem, Alternatives, Consequence, Action 
Why do lifeguards rotate? - -Maintain vigilance 
How do public pools communicate rules? - -Postings or verbally 
Safety systems - -Buddy system,...
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First step in Safe in Six - -Prevention 
PACA - -Problem, Alternatives, Consequence, Action 
Why do lifeguards rotate? - -Maintain vigilance 
How do public pools communicate rules? - -Postings or verbally 
Safety systems - -Buddy system,...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST- C/ EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The YMCA Lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it takes no longer 
than _____ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones. - -20 seconds 
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The YMCA Lifeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it takes no longer 
than _____ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones. - -20 seconds 
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
List some characteristics required to be a successful lifeguard - -Cares about others 
Strong and fit 
is a good swimmer 
is a role model 
wants to help others 
can stay cool under pressure 
How are attitude and physical fitness importan...
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ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
List some characteristics required to be a successful lifeguard - -Cares about others 
Strong and fit 
is a good swimmer 
is a role model 
wants to help others 
can stay cool under pressure 
How are attitude and physical fitness importan...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
The YMCA prevention system is called: - -Q-1-2 
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is identified 
as an advantage of using the system? - -It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair. 
What ...
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The YMCA prevention system is called: - -Q-1-2 
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is identified 
as an advantage of using the system? - -It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair. 
What ...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST PART TWO EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
lifeguards enforcing safe boating rules - -encouraging patrons to follow federal laws by wearing 
PFD's 
encourage patrons to enter boat safely 
encourage patrons to make sure all their boat lights and gauges are working p...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
lifeguards enforcing safe boating rules - -encouraging patrons to follow federal laws by wearing 
PFD's 
encourage patrons to enter boat safely 
encourage patrons to make sure all their boat lights and gauges are working p...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST PART ONE/ REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Physical conditions that affect swimming ability - -Muscle cramp, disability, and recent injury 
Equipment lifeguards regularly inspect - -Water clarity, drain areas, and starting blocks 
Universal precautions - -use a barrier, ...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Physical conditions that affect swimming ability - -Muscle cramp, disability, and recent injury 
Equipment lifeguards regularly inspect - -Water clarity, drain areas, and starting blocks 
Universal precautions - -use a barrier, ...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
The YMCA prevention system is called: - -Q-1-2 
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is identified 
as an advantage of using the system? - -It helps lifeguards be consistent and ...
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The YMCA prevention system is called: - -Q-1-2 
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is identified 
as an advantage of using the system? - -It helps lifeguards be consistent and ...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 
GRADED A+ 
The YMCA prevention system is called: - -Q-1-2 
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is identified 
as an advantage of using the system? - -It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair. 
...
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The YMCA prevention system is called: - -Q-1-2 
There are 3 advantages to using the Accident Prevention System. which one if the following is identified 
as an advantage of using the system? - -It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair. 
...
YMCA LIFEGUARD TEST CH. 6-10 EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is teamwork in an emergency? - -working together to carry out an action(s) that make the 
situation safe 
what does "Chain of command" mean and why is it important in an emergency? - - 
what are the primary responsi...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
What is teamwork in an emergency? - -working together to carry out an action(s) that make the 
situation safe 
what does "Chain of command" mean and why is it important in an emergency? - - 
what are the primary responsi...
YMCA LIFEGUARD STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Guards should be able to reach the farthest area of their zones in how much time? - -10 seconds 
How much time does it take for a person to slip below the surface? - -20 seconds 
What is the accident prevention system that helps...
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Guards should be able to reach the farthest area of their zones in how much time? - -10 seconds 
How much time does it take for a person to slip below the surface? - -20 seconds 
What is the accident prevention system that helps...
YMCA LIFEGUARD MANUAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
PACA-P - -Problem/situation 
PACA-1A - -Alternative 
PACA-C - -Consequences 
PACA-2A - -Action/Decision 
Q-1-2 Purpose - -Keeps consistency and fairness 
Q-(1)-2 Warning - -I saw... 
That is... 
Please... 
Q-1-(2) Action (Child) -...
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PACA-P - -Problem/situation 
PACA-1A - -Alternative 
PACA-C - -Consequences 
PACA-2A - -Action/Decision 
Q-1-2 Purpose - -Keeps consistency and fairness 
Q-(1)-2 Warning - -I saw... 
That is... 
Please... 
Q-1-(2) Action (Child) -...
YMCA LIFEGUARD MANUAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
(whistle) one long blast - -Initiate emergency procedures 
(whistle) one short blast - -Get swimmer's attention 
(whistle) two short blasts - -Get lifeguard's attention 
3 stages of a tornado - -Watch 
Warning 
siren 
3 stages o...
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(whistle) one long blast - -Initiate emergency procedures 
(whistle) one short blast - -Get swimmer's attention 
(whistle) two short blasts - -Get lifeguard's attention 
3 stages of a tornado - -Watch 
Warning 
siren 
3 stages o...
YMCA LIFEGUARD MANUAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
Safe In Six - -Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue, Emergency care, Report 
The Y's mission statement - -To put christian principles into practice through programs that build 
healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 
The Y'...
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Safe In Six - -Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue, Emergency care, Report 
The Y's mission statement - -To put christian principles into practice through programs that build 
healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 
The Y'...
1 YMCA LIFEGUARD EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
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Universal Precautions - -the set of procedures used to avoid contact with body fluids and to reduce 
the risk of spreading HIV and other diseases 
Standard Precautions - -A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumpti...
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Universal Precautions - -the set of procedures used to avoid contact with body fluids and to reduce 
the risk of spreading HIV and other diseases 
Standard Precautions - -A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumpti...
YMCA LIFEGUARD EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Stages of drownig - -1- initial apnea 
2- dyspnea 
3- terminal apnea 
4- cardiac arrest 
Who is the leader during an EAP - -Lifeguard 
What are some of the forms of communication - -Whistles, hand signals, rescue equipment signals, 
meg...
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ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Stages of drownig - -1- initial apnea 
2- dyspnea 
3- terminal apnea 
4- cardiac arrest 
Who is the leader during an EAP - -Lifeguard 
What are some of the forms of communication - -Whistles, hand signals, rescue equipment signals, 
meg...
YMCA LIFEGUARD EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Acid-base balance - -In pool chemistry, a ph between 7.2-7.4 
Acidosis - -A condition in which blood is overly acidic 
AED - -automated external defibrillator, used when someone is in cardiac arrest 
American Disabilities Act (ADA) - -Pe...
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ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 
Acid-base balance - -In pool chemistry, a ph between 7.2-7.4 
Acidosis - -A condition in which blood is overly acidic 
AED - -automated external defibrillator, used when someone is in cardiac arrest 
American Disabilities Act (ADA) - -Pe...
YMCA LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
to observe standard precautions means: - -to follow a set of infection control practices used 
whether or not an infection is suspected 
prevention of airway and breathing emergencies; early CPR with an emphasis on effective...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 
to observe standard precautions means: - -to follow a set of infection control practices used 
whether or not an infection is suspected 
prevention of airway and breathing emergencies; early CPR with an emphasis on effective...
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