23 Questions
What should you do if you recognize someone in trouble while drowning?
Shout for help and rescue the person without putting yourself in danger.
What is the first step to take after rescuing someone from the water?
Ask someone to call emergency medical services (EMS).
If you are alone and have rescued someone from drowning, what is the next step?
Give two minutes of care, then call EMS.
What should you do after providing two minutes of care when alone with a drowning victim?
Begin rescue breathing and CPR.
What is the key to maximizing a drowning victim's chance of survival?
Following the Chain of Drowning Survival steps.
What is one of the leading causes of death for children and adults during aquatic activities?
Drowning
What is the importance of water safety?
It only takes a moment for a child or a weak swimmer to drown.
What should a responsible adult do even if lifeguards are present?
Stay with your children
What does it mean to be a 'water watcher'?
Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising; avoid distractions including cell phones.
What precaution should children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters take?
Wear approved life jackets
What is one sensible precaution to take even if you are a strong swimmer?
Always swim with a buddy
Why should you wear an approved life jacket when boating or fishing?
To improve water safety even if you don’t plan to enter the water.
What are the 3 main components of water competency?
Water smarts, swimming skills, and helping others.
What precautions should you take when around water, even if you're not planning to swim?
Know your limitations, never swim alone, wear an approved life jacket, swim sober, understand dangers of hyperventilation and hypoxic blackout, know how to call for help, adjust for unique risks of the water environment.
How many skills should you learn to increase swimming competency?
5 skills
What is the first swimming skill you should learn?
Enter water that’s over your head, then return to the surface.
Why is it important to understand and adjust for the unique risks of the water environment you are in?
To mitigate dangers like river currents, ocean rip currents, water temperature, shallow or unclear water, and hazards like vegetation and animals.
What should you do if a child is missing near water?
Check the water first as seconds count in preventing death or disability.
What are the signs that indicate someone needs immediate help in the water?
- Not making forward progress in the water. 2. Vertical in the water but unable to move or tread water. 3. Motionless and face down in the water.
What is the recommended way to assist a drowning person?
Reach or throw, don’t go.
What should you do after rescuing someone from the water?
Remove the person from the water without putting yourself in danger.
Why is it important to wear approved life jackets while boating?
To provide an extra layer of protection, especially for children and inexperienced swimmers.
What is the first step to take in an emergency if you recognize someone in trouble in the water?
Shout for help to alert others.
Test your knowledge on water safety and water competency with this quiz. Learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket, developing swimming skills, and knowing how to prevent drowning emergencies.
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