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Which age group has the greatest risk of drowning?
A) 0-5 years
B) 6-12 years
C) 13-19 years
A) 0-5 years
What should you watch out for when swimming in the ocean?
Big waves, beach flags, and how far you are in the ocean (riptides)
What number should you call in case of an emergency?
911
What should you never do when you are beside a pool?
Run. This can cause you to fall into the pool and hurt yourself or someone else.
True/False: It is possible to drown in just 1 inch of water.
True. If your mouth and nose are completely in water, then you will drown.
What is the most common cause of drowning in young kids?
Falling into the water unsupervised.
What does a purple beach flag mean?
Dangerous sea animals like sharks, stingrays, or jellyfish.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Diving in areas that are less than nine feet can cause:
Concussion, death, paralysis, spinal injuries, and other injuries
True/False: Children who are drowning typically splash and yell for help.
False. Drowning is silent, so it is important to watch little children around bodies of water.
Alcohol is related to about what percent of water injuries?
50%
When should you go into the ocean?
When the lifeguard flag is green or yellow. If the lifeguard flag is green, that means the ocean is perfectly safe. If the lifeguard flag is yellow, be cautious. If the lifeguard flag is red, you should not enter the water at all.
What is the first thing you should do in a emergency?
Get help, or call 911.
Why shouldn't you dive in shallow water?
You could hit your head, which can cause injuries such as a concussion, or worse.
True/False: It is not okay to swim alone even if you are a great swimmer.
More than ___% of people can not swim?
50%
Should you ever go into the ocean by yourself?
Even if you are a good swimmer, you should never go into the ocean alone.
Why should you not jump in and try to save someone who is drowning/struggling in a pool?
You could also drown.
What is the minimum number of feet in a pool where you should dive?
9 ft.
True/False: It is safe to swim if there is thunder and lightning outside.
False, swimming in thunder and lightning is very dangerous and can kill you, even if you are swimming indoors. If you hear thunder and lightning while you are swimming, you should get out of the pool and inform others to get out of the pool.
Why is CPR important?
Each minute of CPR performed on an unconscious body increases the chance a person will live by 10%.
When you are in the ocean, if you get stuck in a riptide, what should you do?
You should relax, and not fight the current. When the riptide is done carrying you out, swim back to shore on your side.
What can you throw to someone who is drowning or struggling in the pool without getting inside yourself?
A pool noodle, life ring, or rope.
What does it mean when a lifeguard blows their whistle 3 times?
Get out of the pool.
True/False: It is safe to go swimming without a lifeguard.
False.