Prevent
Whistles, hand signals, radios, emergency buttons, telephones
What are lifeguard communication tools?
The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in a liquid
What is drowning?
A water bottle, identifiable uniform, a rescue pack, rescue tube, and a whistle are all examples of this
What is lifeguard equipment?
Call this number to activate EMS
What is 911?
This is what the YMCA abbreviation stands for
What is the Young Men's Christian Association?
What is a swim test?
Entrances, ladders, pool gutters, lifelines, and starting blocks are all examples of this
What is a high-risk area?
If there is a suspected spinal injury, lifeguards should use this entry
What is a waveless entry?
Gloves and CPR masks are examples of this
What is personal protective equipment or PPE ?
The YMCA has four core values, list one
What is caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty?
The decision making process used by the Y to help lifeguards consider the possibles consequences of a situation
What is PACA?
100 Bonus Points: What does PACA stand for?
Weak stroke, hair in the eyes, glassy stare, two heads touching, hand waving, erratic behavior, clinging to objects, negative buoyancy, and the inability to verbally respond are all examples of this
What are early warning signs of drowning?
Use this exit when a victim has lost their pulse or for a victim with a lower extremity injury
What is a speed board exit?
A strong fruity breath odor is a common symptom of this medical emergency
What is a diabetic emergency?
This many countries have a YMCA
The accident prevention system that helps lifeguards be consistent and fair, reduce stress, and remain focused.
What is Q-1-2?
It takes this long for a person to slip below the surface of the water
How long is 20 to 60 seconds?
A 10-15 foot pole with a dull hook on one end that can be used to make non-swimming assists
What is a shepherd crook or reaching pole?
15:2 is the ratio for this
Infant CPR with 2 rescuers
The first YMCA in America was in this city
What is Boston?
Lifeguards must be able to do this in 20 seconds
The final stage of drowning
What is cardiac arrest?
If a victim has a spinal injury, this is how you open their airway for resuscitation
What is a jaw thrust?
a bag-valve mask provides this percent of oxygen to a victim when used without an oxygen tank
What is 21%?
Who is George Williams?