Rescues/Scanning
This entry is used when a lifeguard is in an elevated stand and the water is at least 5 ft deep.
What is a Compact Jump
What is Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
What is a Swim Test
Use of this device is strictly prohibited on active scanning duty
What is a cell phone
Name the Core Values of the YMCA
Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Honesty
This type of victim is conscious, and has their head above water, but has stopped making forward progress
What is a distressed swimmer?
What is the recommended ration of compressions to ventilations on an adult with 2 rescuers
What is 30:2
This secondary task should be complete when a lifeguard in on duty, but NO ONE is on deck or in the water
What is cleaning
Scanning is the most important tool a lifeguard can use to detect drowning. It should take less than this amount of time to scan your whole zone
Who is the current President of Y USA?
Who is Suzanne McCormick
She is the 15th person and first woman to lead Y-USA.
This should be done at the onset of every emergency before any other action is taken
What is Actictive the EAP
This is the first thing(s) you check during a primary assessment
What are Pusle and Breathing
When testing pool chemistry, the Ph should be between _ and _
What is 7.2 and 7.5
The primary responsibility of a lifeguard can be described in this one term
What is Prevention
Name atleast two sports that were invented by YMCA Employees
What is basketball, volleyball, softball and Raquetball
(Y also created organized group swim lessons)
What is report
Wheezing, Swelling, and Blue lips are all symptoms of
What is Anaphylaxis (allergic reaction)
In the event of a fire, all lifeguards and members should exit through
what is the Lap Pool Emergency Exit (near the woman's locker room)
Also, remain in entrance way hallway unless in immediate danger
A lifeguard uniform consists of the following things (name at least 4)
A whistle, Name tag, Lifeguard shirt, Swimsuit/trunks, rescue tube, and hip pack.
The first YMCA was founded in the year ___
What is the acronym when gathering information from your victim
Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medication, Past Medical Problems, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the problem
This simple piece of PPE can prevent you from up to 70% of exposure to droplets projection
What is a mask with one-way valve/resuscitation mask
If you're unable to exit the building/area during an active shooter, you should ___
What is seek shelter
Ideally, this would be in a lockable room.
Stating your name, Level of training, and asking if you can help are all things a lifeguard offers when seeking permission or _______
What is consent
The YMCA has expanded to have locations in ___ different countries
What is 120