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According to aquatic industry standards, what is the maximum time a lifeguard has to recognize a victim in distress and successfully reach them to perform a rescue?

60 seconds to recognize and 60 seconds to reach the victim 10 seconds to recognize and 20 seconds to reach and extricate the victim (the 10/20 standard) 30 seconds to recognize and 30 seconds to reach the victim 45 seconds total response time regardless of recognition speed

Correct Answer:

10 seconds to recognize and 20 seconds to reach and extricate the victim (the 10/20 standard)

Explanation:

The industry-standard 10/20 protection rule (pioneered by Ellis & Associates and adopted widely across aquatic organizations) requires a lifeguard to scan and recognize a patron in distress within 10 seconds, and reach, rescue, and initiate care within an additional 20 seconds (30 seconds total).

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