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YMCA lifeguarding test questions 2023/2024 with correct answers
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[Show more]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 simple rescue in a wave pool? 
don't evacuate, stay calm, activat...
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Add to cartWhat 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 simple rescue in a wave pool? 
don't evacuate, stay calm, activat...
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 is the YMCA lifeguard Decision-making model that ...
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Add to cartThe 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 is the YMCA lifeguard Decision-making model that ...
What does the acronym PACA mean, and stand for? 
It represents the 4 steps in the decision-making process. The problem of the situation, the alternatives, the consequences of the alternatives, and the final action or decision 
 
 
 
What is the Q-1-2 system? 
First asking a question, then a warning,...
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Add to cartWhat does the acronym PACA mean, and stand for? 
It represents the 4 steps in the decision-making process. The problem of the situation, the alternatives, the consequences of the alternatives, and the final action or decision 
 
 
 
What is the Q-1-2 system? 
First asking a question, then a warning,...
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, tag board, roll call 
 
 
 
Early warning signs ...
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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, tag board, roll call 
 
 
 
Early warning signs ...
How manyseconds should it take for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones? 
20 seconds 
 
 
 
Q-1-2 
the YMCA accident prevention system 
 
 
 
advantages to using Q-1-2 
1. helps lifeguards be consistent and fair 
2. helps reduce stress of enforcing rules 
3. allows lifeguard to remai...
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Add to cartHow manyseconds should it take for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their zones? 
20 seconds 
 
 
 
Q-1-2 
the YMCA accident prevention system 
 
 
 
advantages to using Q-1-2 
1. helps lifeguards be consistent and fair 
2. helps reduce stress of enforcing rules 
3. allows lifeguard to remai...
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 guards be consistent and fair? 
Q-1-2 
 
 
 
When should swim t...
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Add to cartGuards 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 guards be consistent and fair? 
Q-1-2 
 
 
 
When should swim t...
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 rescue breaths and, if needed, rapid defibrillation; early activation of...
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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 rescue breaths and, if needed, rapid defibrillation; early activation of...
Lifeguards need to maintain? 
a healthy lifestyle 
 
 
 
PACA 
Problem, alternatives, consequences, action 
 
 
 
Q-1-2 
ask the person what they did wrong, then give a warning and then ask them to take a break 
 
 
 
ratio of guards to patrons 
1:25 
 
 
 
how many people die from drowning each yea...
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Add to cartLifeguards need to maintain? 
a healthy lifestyle 
 
 
 
PACA 
Problem, alternatives, consequences, action 
 
 
 
Q-1-2 
ask the person what they did wrong, then give a warning and then ask them to take a break 
 
 
 
ratio of guards to patrons 
1:25 
 
 
 
how many people die from drowning each yea...
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, wash your hands, clean up, use a sharps container, avoid contamina...
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Add to cartPhysical 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, wash your hands, clean up, use a sharps container, avoid contamina...
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 (PRARER) 
Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue, Emergency ...
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Add to cartSAMPLE 
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 (PRARER) 
Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue, Emergency ...
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 leadership, you must 
- Stay cool under pressure 
- Remain courteou...
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Add to cartA 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 leadership, you must 
- Stay cool under pressure 
- Remain courteou...
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 properly 
 
 
 
surface dive 
headfirst dive while in the water 
 
used to di...
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Add to cartlifeguards 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 properly 
 
 
 
surface dive 
headfirst dive while in the water 
 
used to di...
What are the characteristics of a lifeguard 
1) Knowledgeable and skilled 
2) reliable 
3) mature 
4) courteous and consistent 
5) positive 
6) professional 
7) healthy and fit 
8) exercise 
9) eat and hydrate properly 
10) rest adequately 
11) protect yourself from sun exposure 
 
 
 
EAP 
Emergenc...
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1) Knowledgeable and skilled 
2) reliable 
3) mature 
4) courteous and consistent 
5) positive 
6) professional 
7) healthy and fit 
8) exercise 
9) eat and hydrate properly 
10) rest adequately 
11) protect yourself from sun exposure 
 
 
 
EAP 
Emergenc...
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 die from drowning each year in the U.S. 
3,600 
 
 
 
How m...
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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 die from drowning each year in the U.S. 
3,600 
 
 
 
How m...
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 
alternatives 
consequences 
action 
 
 
 
What is the Q12 prevention system? 
Q...
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Add to cartWhat 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 
alternatives 
consequences 
action 
 
 
 
What is the Q12 prevention system? 
Q...
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 called: 
Q-1-2 
 
 
 
There are three advantages to using the Accid...
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Add to cartThe 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 called: 
Q-1-2 
 
 
 
There are three advantages to using the Accid...
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 
 
 
 
There are 3 advantages to using the accident...
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Add to cartWhat 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 
 
 
 
There are 3 advantages to using the accident...
what does Q-1-2 system stand for 
Question, Warning, Take a break/ Ask to leave 
 
 
 
What is entire area coverage 
When one lifeguard supervises the entire swimming area 
 
 
 
SAMPLE 
Symptoms,Allergies,Medications,Past medcal history, last oral intake, Events leading up 
 
 
 
DOTS 
deformities,...
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Question, Warning, Take a break/ Ask to leave 
 
 
 
What is entire area coverage 
When one lifeguard supervises the entire swimming area 
 
 
 
SAMPLE 
Symptoms,Allergies,Medications,Past medcal history, last oral intake, Events leading up 
 
 
 
DOTS 
deformities,...
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 responsibilities of each 4 lifeguards in EAP? 
1- activate EAP, determine type of...
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Add to cartWhat 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 responsibilities of each 4 lifeguards in EAP? 
1- activate EAP, determine type of...
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) 
Enforce a break time from pool activity 
 
 
 ...
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Add to cartPACA-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) 
Enforce a break time from pool activity 
 
 
 ...
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