BSI Water Safety and Rescue Techniques 5

Question 1

What is the role of a designated "Water Watcher" at a swimming gathering?

Accepted Answer

An adult who supervises swimmers continuously without distractions

Answer

A Water Watcher gives constant, undistracted attention to swimmers and hands off the role formally.

Question 2

If an emergency happens during a swim lesson, what should the instructor do with the rest of the class?

Accepted Answer

Have them exit the water and stay under supervision in a safe spot

Answer

Clearing and supervising the class keeps other students from becoming victims while the emergency is handled.

Question 3

Why should instructors forbid hyperventilating before underwater swimming?

Accepted Answer

It can lead to shallow water blackout without warning

Answer

Hyperventilation lowers carbon dioxide and delays the urge to breathe, so a swimmer can lose consciousness underwater.

Question 4

Which self-rescue skill is most useful for a tired swimmer who needs to rest and breathe?

Accepted Answer

Rolling onto the back to float

Answer

Rolling to a back float keeps the face out of the water with little effort.

Question 5

Before attaching AED pads to a victim removed from the pool, what should the rescuer do?

Accepted Answer

Move the victim out of standing water and dry the chest

Answer

A dry chest lets the pads stick and prevents the shock from traveling through water.

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