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What is A crucial factor that lifeguard should be aware of at all times - CORRECT
ANSWER Drowning can happen quickly or silently at any time to anyone
While on station lifeguarding what will occupy most of your time - CORRECT
ANSWER Searching the water
Swimmers should not be allowed to participate in breath-holding or underwater
swimming contests. - CORRECT ANSWER True
What does three points of contact refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER maintaining
contact with two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand when climbing up
or down from a lifeguard station
Twirling a whistle takes away from a professional image. - CORRECT ANSWER
True
What is a good strategy when communicating with a person with a disability at
your facility? - CORRECT ANSWER Don't make assumptions, and talk to the
person the way you would want someone to talk to you.
Which type of regulator should be used for a specific oxygen system to be
approved in the US - CORRECT ANSWER Fixed-flow regulator
When attached to an oxygen cylinder, what does the regulator control? - CORRECT
ANSWER Rate of oxygen flow
, What is an important safe-handling practice for emergency oxygen systems? -
CORRECT ANSWER Do not use oil, grease or adhesive tape on or near the system
Why must emergency oxygen be stored away from heat, spark, flame, and
explosive environments? - CORRECT ANSWER It is a compressed gas that
supports combustion when flame or spark are present.
When available, why is it best to administer oxygen to a person who is
unresponsive due to drowning - CORRECT ANSWER It increases the amount of
oxygen delivered to a person
Which of the following is needed to connect the tubing attached to a bag mask or
CPR mask to an emergency oxygen system? - CORRECT ANSWER Inlet port
why should the valve on oxygen system be cracked before attaching the regulator
- CORRECT ANSWER To expel foreign matter from the outlet port of the valve
In the US, what distinguishes a medical oxygen system from an emergency oxygen
system? - CORRECT ANSWER A prescription is required for medical oxygen but
not for an emergency oxygen system
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system -
CORRECT ANSWER Shows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
When storing an emergency oxygen system what condition should be avoided -
CORRECT ANSWER Extreme temperatures