CH #6 ZONE OF PROTECTION & CH #7
SURVEILLANCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The 10/20 Protection™ standard - Answer-you are able to scan your Zone of
Protection® area within 10 seconds and if guest in distress is recognized, you can reach
the guest within 20 seconds.
Zone of protection® areas - Answer-commonly called "zones." Each duty station has an
assigned area of water to monitor. The size of each zone is determined by a lifeguard's
ability to scan the entire area in 10 seconds and reach a guest at the furthest point in
the zone within 20 seconds.
Your Zone Should: - Answer-• Be able to be scanned within 10 seconds
• Be designed to reach the furthest point within 20 seconds
• Be diagrammed to clearly show the entire area of responsibility
• Clearly show any overlap with any adjacent zones
• Identify unique physical characteristics of the zone
• Consider factors that impact the 10/20 Protection Standard
• Indicate if lifeguard stations are stationary or roving
If you are ever unsure about a situation in your zone.. - Answer-If you don't know, go!
if you are in doubt about something you are seeing, treat it as an emergency and
respond immediately
GID - Answer-Guest in Distress
The 2 types of drowning - Answer-actively drowning or passively drowning
Guest can be located in one of these areas: - Answer-•On the surface
• Below the surface, within arm's reach
• Below the surface, beyond arm's reach
Active GID Body Positioning & Movement - Answer-• Body is in a vertical position
• Arms are extended as if they are reaching to grab something
• Little to no leg movement or kicking
• Little to no forward movement
Active GID Facial Appearance & Breathing - Answer-• Facial expression of fear/panic
• Eyes may be open or closed
• Head tilted back to keep the mouth above the water surface to breathe
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