Pathfit 3 - Life Saving & Life Support

You are at a public pool when you notice someone struggling in the water. The person is upright, unable to use their arms or legs for support, and their head submerges repeatedly. What type of casualty are they?

• Weak Swimmer

• Non-Swimmer

• Injured Casualty

• Strong Swimmer

A lifeguard notices a child floating face down and unresponsive in the water. What is the most appropriate classification of this casualty?

• Weak Swimmer

• Inured Casualty

• Non-Swimmer

• Strong Stimmer

You are on a boat and notice a swimmer struggling in the water. What is the safest method of rescue you should attempt first?

• Jump into the water and swim towards them

• Throw a buoyant object for them to hold onto

• Swim behind them and use a cross-chest tow

• Dive in and grab them immediately

While walking near a river, you see someone drowning. Before taking action, what is the first step of the 4 As of rescue?

• Jump in and pull them out

• Make an informed judgment

• Recognize the emergency and accept responsibility

• Call for help immediately

If a rescuer enters the water to save a struggling victim, what is the most important priority?

• Keeping the victim above water

• Rescuing as quickly as possible

• Ensuring the rescuer's own safety

• Performing CPR immediately

A drowning person panics and grabs onto you, making it difficult to swim. What should you do?

• Allow them to hold onto you for support

• Push them underwater to free yourself

• Yell at them to calm down

• Use a release technique and create distance

You notice someone drowning but you are unsure if you can safely perform a rescue. What should you do?

• Attempt a rescue regardless of your ability

• Look for available assistance or emergency help

• Swim out and perform a contact tow

• Wait and hope someone else helps

When performing a reach rescue, what should the rescuer do?

• Lay down and use a long object to reach the victim

• Enter the water and swim to the victim

• Shout instructions but avoid any physical help

• Hold onto the victim's clothing to keep them above water

Which of the following describes a throw rescue?

• Extending a stick or towel to the drowning person

• Jumping in and grabbing the person directly

• Throwing a buoyant object for them to hold onto

• Shouting instructions for them to swim to safety

You are performing a wade rescue. What precaution should you take?

• Avoid entering the water at all costs

• Walk quickly to the victim to avoid delays

• Slide your feet along the bottom to check depth and stability

• Swim to the victim as soon as possible