Recognising the Victim: Which of the following is a sign of a distressed victim?
Answer: c) hair in their eyes
Understanding a Signal: What signal indicates that a "Shore Signal" has been received and understood?
Answer: c) One arm held vertically above the head, then cut away sharply to the side.
When undertaking a rescue, what is the first step when approaching a victim? a) Reassure them. b) Plan your approach. c) Signal for assistance. d) Position available rescue equipment.
Answer: b) Plan your approach.
Which of the following steps is part of the post-operational procedures?
Informing Your Team: When you need to assist someone in danger, which of the following methods is NOT recommended to inform your patrol captain or team member of the situation?
Answer: a) Using a whistle
Beach Surveillance: When using binoculars for water surveillance, why is it recommended to first visually scan an area without binoculars?
Answer: b) binoculars limit peripheral vision
Beach to Water Signals: What is the signal to "Attract Attention" on the beach?
Answer: b) Two flags, tubes or arms waved to and fro, crossing above the head.
According to the scenario risk matrix, what rescue resources are recommended for 3 to 5 victims close to shore (0-50 m)? a) Rescue tubes b) IRB and rescue boards c) All patrol resources available and support operations d) Rescue tubes and rescue boards
Answer: d) Rescue tubes and rescue boards
After a rescue, what is the role of the patrol captain in terms of team debriefing and reporting?
Planning Rescue: Which one of these is not surf rescue equipment?
a) board
b) jetski
c) golf club
d) tube
Answer:c) golf club
Lifesaving Principles: Which of the following is NOT one of the four main principles followed by every lifesaving service?
Answer: a) Protection
Water to Beach Signals: Which signal is used to indicate that a swimmer is missing and presumed submerged?
Answer: b) Both arms raised to form a cross above the head.
Which of the following is NOT a step when you see a victim go underwater? a) Signal for assistance. b) Perform a surface dive. c) Wait for the victim to resurface. d) Note the approximate location.
Answer: c) Wait for the victim to resurface.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for an operational debrief led by a duty officer?
To discuss weekend plans [Correct Answer]
Rescue Without Equipment: In which situation might a lifesaver find themselves performing a rescue without a flotation device?
Answer: b) When off-duty
Scanning Techniques: Which of the following is NOT a focus type during scanning of the beach?
Answer: b) double focus
Signaling for Assistance: What signal indicates that assistance is required while performing a rescue, for example, when it's unsafe to return to shore?
Answer: b) One arm waved to and fro above the head.
In a situation where a distressed victim might grab hold of you in the water, where is it recommended to push yourself to release and escape from the front? a) Down and towards the victim. b) Sideways and away from the victim. c) Up and away from the victim. d) Down and away from the victim.
Answer: d) Down and away from the victim.
What should be done with broken rescue equipment post-rescue?
Using Surf Conditions: In what way should you use surf conditions during a rescue?
Answer: d) Use the surf conditions to your advantage and use favorable rips and currents to reach victims
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