Water Competency Test: Prove Your Skills with Quiz and Flashcards

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Match the steps in the Chain of Drowning Survival with their correct sequence:

Recognize signs of trouble and shout for help = 1st step Rescue and remove person from water (Reach and Throw) = 2nd step Ask someone to call EMS = 3rd step Give 2 minutes of care if alone, then call EMS = 4th step

Match the following actions with their correct role in drowning survival:

Shouting for help = Recognizing signs of trouble Removing person from water = Rescue method (Reach and Throw) Calling EMS = Activating emergency services Performing rescue breathing and CPR = Providing life-saving measures

Match the following terms with their corresponding meaning:

EMS = Emergency Medical Services CPR = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Chain of Drowning Survival = Guidelines for increasing survival chances in a drowning scenario Narrate and Demonstrate = Act out a scenario verbally and visually

Match the actions with their roles in a drowning emergency:

Recognizing signs of trouble = Identifying someone in distress Giving care if alone = Providing immediate assistance before professional help arrives Performing rescue breathing = Restoring breathing in a drowning victim Asking for help = Getting assistance from others during an emergency Signup and view all the answers

Match the components with their role in ensuring drowning survival:

Rescue methods (Reach and Throw) = Safely removing a person from water Calling EMS = Activating professional medical assistance Performing CPR = Providing chest compressions and rescue breaths Narrating and Demonstrating = Verbally explaining and visually showing a scenario Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water safety precautions with their descriptions:

Stay with your children even if lifeguards are present = A Provide close and constant attention to children near water = B Fence pools and spas with four-sided barriers = C Always swim in a lifeguarded area at the beach = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water safety tips with their recommendations:

Teach children to always ask permission to go near water = A Wear approved life jackets for children, inexperienced swimmers, and boaters = B Avoid using alcohol or drugs before or while swimming = C Take specific precautions based on the water environment you are in = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following locations with the risks associated with them:

Home pools and hot tubs = A Beach, oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams = B Bathtubs and buckets = C At the beach, always swim in a lifeguarded area = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water safety reminders with their importance:

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death during aquatic activities = A It only takes a moment for a child or weak swimmer to drown = B Death and injury from drownings happen every day in various water environments = C Make water safety a priority by using layers of protection in and around water = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their water safety advice:

Avoid distractions including cell phones when supervising children near water = A Know the risks and take sensible precautions even if you're a strong swimmer = B Don't use alcohol or drugs before or while swimming, diving, or supervising swimmers = C Always swim with a buddy for added safety = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water safety guidelines with their corresponding measures:

Take specific precautions based on the water environment you are in = A Fence pools and spas with four-sided barriers for added safety = B Wear approved life jackets for children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters = C Always swim in a lifeguarded area at the beach for increased supervision = D Signup and view all the answers

Match the water safety action with its description:

Float or tread water for at least 1 minute = Stay afloat in water without swimming Turn over and turn around in the water = Change position in the water Swim at least 25 yards = Cover a certain distance in the water Exit the water = Leave the water safely Signup and view all the answers

Match the water safety tips with their actions:

Paying close attention to children or weak swimmers you are supervising in or near water = Supervise individuals near water carefully Knowing CPR and first aid = Being prepared to provide emergency medical assistance Knowing ways to safely assist a drowning person, such as “reach or throw, don’t go” = Understanding how to help without putting yourself in danger Knowing the signs that someone is drowning = Recognizing indicators of distress in the water Signup and view all the answers

Match the safety layers with their purpose:

Learn swimming and water safety survival skills = Acquire knowledge for self-protection in water Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water = Watch over kids near water diligently Always swim in a lifeguarded area = Choose designated safe swimming zones Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear approved life jackets = Ensure proper safety gear for specific individuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the emergency response action with its description:

If a child is missing, check the water first: seconds count in preventing death or disability! = Prioritize searching for a missing child near water Alert the lifeguard, if one is present = Inform the designated water safety personnel Recognize the signs of someone in trouble and shout for help = Identify distress signals and call for assistance Rescue and remove the person from the water (without putting yourself in danger) = Safely extract someone from the water without risking your own safety Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water safety precautions with their descriptions:

Know your limitations = Understand your physical fitness and medical conditions Never swim alone = Always have lifeguards or water watchers present Wear an approved life jacket = Appropriate for your weight and size, regardless of swimming skill Swim sober = Avoid swimming under the influence of alcohol or drugs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water competency components with their descriptions:

Water smarts = Understanding and adjusting for unique risks in the water environment Swimming skills = Learning how to perform essential skills in various water environments Helping others = Knowing how to prevent and respond to drowning emergencies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dangers with their descriptions:

Hyperventilation and hypoxic blackout = Understanding the risks of breathing patterns underwater River currents = Knowing the hazards associated with flowing river waters Ocean rip currents = Understanding the dangers of strong currents in the ocean Water temperature = Recognizing the impact of different water temperatures on the body Signup and view all the answers

Match the following water environments with their unique risks:

Home pools = Being aware of hazards such as slippery surfaces or pool drains Oceans = Understanding potential dangers like rip currents and marine life Lakes = Being cautious of cold water temperatures and underwater obstacles Rivers = Knowing about swift currents and hidden dangers beneath the surface Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their importance in water safety:

Always wearing a life jacket while boating = Regardless of swimming ability to prevent accidents Understanding how to call for help = Essential in emergency situations to get timely assistance Adjusting for unique risks in the water environment = Being prepared for specific hazards in different bodies of water Learning essential swimming skills = To be able to stay afloat and move safely in various water conditions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities with their recommended precautions:

Entering water over your head and returning to surface = Practicing safe entry and exit techniques to prevent accidents Knowing how to call for help = Essential skill to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies Avoiding swimming under the influence of alcohol or drugs = To maintain clear judgment and coordination while in the water Being cautious of shallow or unclear water hazards = Preventing injuries from unexpected underwater obstacles Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Drowning Survival and Water Safety

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children and adults alike when performing aquatic activities.

Chain of Drowning Survival

Recognize the signs of someone in trouble and shout for help.
Rescue and remove the person from the water without putting yourself in danger (Reach and Throw).
Ask someone to call emergency medical services (EMS).
If alone, give two minutes of care, then call EMS.
Begin rescue breathing and CPR.

Importance of Water Safety

It only takes a moment for a child or a weak swimmer to drown.
Death and injury from drownings happen every day in home pools, hot tubs, beaches, oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.

Layers of Protection

Even if lifeguards are present, stay with your children.
Be a "water watcher" and provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising.
Teach children to always ask permission to go near water.
Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear approved life jackets.
Take specific precautions for the water environment you are in, such as:
- Fencing pools and spas with adequate barriers.
- Swimming in a lifeguarded area at the beach.
- Knowing the risks and taking sensible precautions.

Water Confidence

Water competency has 3 main components: water smarts, swimming skills, and helping others.

Water Smarts

Take these sensible precautions when you're around water:
- Know your limitations, including physical fitness and medical conditions.
- Never swim alone; swim with lifeguards and/or water watchers present.
- Wear an approved life jacket appropriate for your weight and size and the water activity.
- Always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.
- Swim sober.
- Understand the dangers of hyperventilation and hypoxic blackout.
- Know how to call for help.
- Understand and adjust for the unique risks of the water environment you are in, such as:
  - River currents
  - Ocean rip currents
  - Water temperature
  - Shallow or unclear water
  - Hazard such as vegetation and animals

Swimming Skills

Learn how to perform these 5 skills in every type of water environment:
- Enter water that's over your head, then return to the surface.
- Float or tread water for at least 1 minute.
- Turn over and turn around in the water.
- Swim at least 25 yards.
- Exit the water.

Helping Others

Pay close attention to children or weak swimmers you are supervising in or near water.
Know the signs that someone is drowning.
Know ways to safely assist a drowning person, such as "reach or throw, don't go".
Know CPR and first aid.

Water Survival Circle

Layers of protection are essential to help prevent drowning.
Plan ahead for aquatic activities:
- Learn swimming and water safety survival skills.
- Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear approved life jackets.
- Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water.
- Always swim in a lifeguarded area.
- Know what to do in an emergency:
  - If a child is missing, check the water first.
  - Alert the lifeguard, if one is present.
  - Recognize the signs of someone in trouble and shout for help.
  - Rescue and remove the person from the water without putting yourself in danger.
  - Ask someone to call emergency medical services (EMS).