Rescues/Scanning
This entry is used when a lifeguard in an elevated station is above water that is at least 5 ft deep.
What is a compact jump
The term CPR is an acronym for this phrase
What is Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
This is the ideal temperature for the water in the warm pool
What is 92 degrees
Use of this device is strictly prohibited on active scanning duty
What is a cell phone
What is the Mississippi River and the Rock River
This type of victim is conscious, has their head above water, but has stopped making forward progress
What is a distressed swimmer?
The American Red Cross recommends this ratio of compressions to ventilations on an adult with 2 rescuers.
What is 30:2
All swimmers under 18 must complete this task before entering deep water
What is a swim test
Scanning is the most important tool a lifeguard can use to detect drowning. Scans should be less than this amount of time
What is 10 seconds
This is the original name of the Two Rivers YMCA when it was founded in 1885
What is the Moline YMCA
This should be done at the onset of every emergency before any other action is taken
What is activate the EAP
This is the first thing you check during a primary assessment
What is the airway
When testing pool chemistry, the ph should not go below __
What is 7.2
This term describes the lifeguard's job of preventing drowning and other injuries from occurring at the aquatic facility
What is primary responsibility
These two sports were invented by YMCA employees
What is basketball and vollyball
These three actions are taken after an emergency
What is report, advise, release
Wheezing, swelling, and blue lips are all symptoms of _____
What is anaphylaxis
This secondary task should be completed when a lifeguard is on duty, but no one is on deck or in the water.
What is cleaning
This component of a rescue tube is know to trip lifeguards up, and as a result should always be held while on duty, not tied.
What is the tow line
The first YMCA was founded in the year _______.
What is 1844
This acronym refers to the reasons why an active victim could have drowned with a lifeguard on duty
What is the RID factor?
This simple piece of PPE can prevent you from up to 70% of exposure to droplette projection.
What is a mask/facial covering
Safety Data Sheets, or SDS, are located in ________
What is the maintenance garage
A lifeguard's uniform consists of _ different components.
What is 6. (a whistle, name tag, Y lifeguard tank top, Swimsuit/trunks, rescue tube, and hip pack)
The YMCA has expanded to have locations in ____ different countries
What is 120