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To be classified as a swimmer on Scouting America's swim test, a scout must continuously swim for how many yards?
100 yards (75 + 25)
For suspecting a drowning person, the CPR process always starts with what?
two rescue breaths
Safe Swim Defense has _____ points?
What is the correct order of rescue attempts?
Reach, Throw, Row, and Go
What is the difference between a lookout and a lifeguard?
Lookout is responsible for overseeing, not acting in a drowning situation. Lifeguards are the response personnel to a drowning situation.
How many feet must a scout swim to be classified as a beginner on a swim test?
50 feet (2 x 25)
How many chest compressions are done in one round of CPR?
30
A sentence that helps scouts remember the first letters of the eight safe swim points is..?
Quit Pulling Sally's Left Leg And Be Decent
What is the number one rule in lifesaving
Do not become victim number two!
Do we need to bring a first aid kit when we are at the pool?
Yes! or one should be readily available.
What is the maximum water depth scouts can swim in?
12 feet in transparent and calm waters
How many rescue breaths are given between CPR compression cycles?
two rescue breaths
How many different safe swim areas are defined in scouting?
Three (3) (non-swimmer, beginner, and swimmer)
"Duty to act" applies only to whom?
Professional lifeguards on duty.
What is the favorite candy of each lifeguard?
Lifesavers
How many times does water conduct heat more quickly than air?
25 to 26 times more quickly
What hypotermia?
Decreased body temperature due to exposure to cold elements.
What is the last point of safe swim defense?
Discipline
Name one poor choice of a throwable object for a rescue attempt at the local pool?
beach ball, slippery floaty, etc.
Why do scuba divers flip backward from the boat?
If they had flipped forward, they would still be in the boat.
In order to earn Lifesaving MB, a scout must dive and bring up an object from the bottom of the pool that is how many pounds heavy?
10 lbs.
Do people sweat while they swim?
Yes, that is why it is important to hydrate!
What is the first point of safe swim defense?
Qualified supervision
How can you extend your reach rescue capabilities?
Use available objects such as a pool noodle, a cleaning net pole, etc.
Why is the first dive prohibited in obstructed view of water?
No visibility - no safety