Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
1. What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
a. Conduct surveillance.
b. Administer swim tests.
c. Assist patrons with questions.
d. Ensure that resuscitation equipment is working.
a. Conduct surveillance.
2. In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional
appearance while conducting surveillance?
a. Using a mobile phone
b. Socializing with patrons
c. Assuming a relaxed posture
d. Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
d. Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
,3. What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in
the distance?
a. Clear patrons from the water.
b. Count the seconds between claps of thunder.
c. Monitor weather reports to watch for storms.
d. Allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning is sighted
a. Clear patrons from the water.
4. A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water
depth in their zone is 4 feet. A person at the far end of their zone starts to
display active drowning behaviors. The water in front of their zone is crowded
with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
a. Stride jump
b. Slide-in entry
c. Compact jump
d. Run-and-swim entry
b. Slide-in entry
, 5. A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above the
water, has their arms extended to their sides, is pressing down for support and
is not making any forward progress in the water.
Which situation do these behaviors describe?
a. Distressed swimmer
b. Active drowning person
c.Passive drowning person
d. Person with potential spinal injury
b. Active drowning person
6. Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
a. May be clinging to a line for support
b. Struggles at the surface of the water
c. Has defined arm and leg movements leading to purposeful movement
d. Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom
d. Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom
7. How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
a. Every 15 seconds
Questions And Correct Answers
1. What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
a. Conduct surveillance.
b. Administer swim tests.
c. Assist patrons with questions.
d. Ensure that resuscitation equipment is working.
a. Conduct surveillance.
2. In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional
appearance while conducting surveillance?
a. Using a mobile phone
b. Socializing with patrons
c. Assuming a relaxed posture
d. Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
d. Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
,3. What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in
the distance?
a. Clear patrons from the water.
b. Count the seconds between claps of thunder.
c. Monitor weather reports to watch for storms.
d. Allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning is sighted
a. Clear patrons from the water.
4. A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water
depth in their zone is 4 feet. A person at the far end of their zone starts to
display active drowning behaviors. The water in front of their zone is crowded
with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
a. Stride jump
b. Slide-in entry
c. Compact jump
d. Run-and-swim entry
b. Slide-in entry
, 5. A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above the
water, has their arms extended to their sides, is pressing down for support and
is not making any forward progress in the water.
Which situation do these behaviors describe?
a. Distressed swimmer
b. Active drowning person
c.Passive drowning person
d. Person with potential spinal injury
b. Active drowning person
6. Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
a. May be clinging to a line for support
b. Struggles at the surface of the water
c. Has defined arm and leg movements leading to purposeful movement
d. Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom
d. Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on the bottom
7. How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
a. Every 15 seconds
