Question 500

In a pool, a head, neck, or back injury is most likely to occur:

1. In the deep end.
2. At the shallow end.
3. Where the bottom slopes from shallow to deep water.
4. When an individual strikes a floating object such as an inner tube, while diving.

A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 4
C) 2, 3, & 4
D) all of the above

Information obtained from American Red Cross Lifeguard Training 2007