Swimmer Characteristics Quiz

Which characteristic is NOT typical of a non-swimmer?

• Desperate grabbing and climbing arm and leg action

• Vertical in water and maybe not facing the point of safety

• Frequently waving and calling for help

• Wide eyed and shows panic

What is a common behavior of a weak swimmer?

• Completely limp

• Head may be submerged periodically

• Rarely waves or calls for help

• May be face down, face up or anywhere in between

During a swimming lesson, James noticed someone in the water who seemed to be in distress. Which of the following is a characteristic of an injured person in water?

• Completely limp

• May be in an awkward position in the water

• Vertical in water and maybe not facing the point of safety

• Wide eyed and shows panic

What is a sign of an unconscious person in water?

• Desperate grabbing and climbing arm and leg action

• May be face down, face up or anywhere in between

• Is at an angle to the surface normally facing the point of safety

• Might wave and call for help

Which swimmer is likely to have varying degrees of anxiety in the face and eyes?

• Non-swimmer

• Weak swimmer

• Injured person

• Unconscious person

What might an injured person in water do?

• Be completely limp

• Attempt to attract attention may be limited

• Be vertical in water and maybe not facing the point of safety

• Be wide eyed and show panic

During a swimming lesson, Arjun noticed someone in the pool who seemed unconscious. Which characteristic is NOT associated with an unconscious person in water?

• May be at any point between the bottom and surface of the water

• Completely limp

• Desperate grabbing and climbing arm and leg action

• Will not be attracting attention due to being unconscious

What is a common characteristic of a non-swimmer?

• May be face down, face up or anywhere in between

• Only concern is breathing

• May be in an awkward position in the water

• Injury may affect the ability to stay afloat

Which swimmer might be using arms or legs for support?

• Non-swimmer

• Weak swimmer

• Injured person

• Unconscious person

What is a sign that a person in water is injured?

• Completely limp

• May be submerged for increasing periods of time

• Injury may affect the ability to stay afloat

• Wide eyed and shows panic