Red Cross Lifeguard test 50
questions and correct answers
What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
Conducting surveillance
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of a professional
appearance while conducting surveillance?
Wearing the lifeguard uniform correctly
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the
distance?
Clear patrons from the water and move them to a safe area
A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water
depth in their zone is 5 feet. A person near their station starts to display active
drowning behaviors. The area in front of their zone is crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
Slide- In entry
, A patron in the water is vertical and struggling to keep their face above the
water, has their arms extended to their sides and is pressing them down for
support, and is not making any forward progress in the water. Which situation
do these behaviors describe?
Active drowning person
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
Appears unresponsive in the water; is at the surface, sinking, or on the bottom
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan within all areas of their entire
zone?
Every 30 seconds
Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique?
Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each area and patron in their
zone
Sun glare on the water surface is making it difficult for a shallow water
lifeguard to see patrons on one side of their surveillance area. The lifeguard
stands up and attempts to look around and through the glare spot without
success. Which action should the lifeguard take in this situation?
questions and correct answers
What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
Conducting surveillance
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of a professional
appearance while conducting surveillance?
Wearing the lifeguard uniform correctly
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the
distance?
Clear patrons from the water and move them to a safe area
A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water
depth in their zone is 5 feet. A person near their station starts to display active
drowning behaviors. The area in front of their zone is crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
Slide- In entry
, A patron in the water is vertical and struggling to keep their face above the
water, has their arms extended to their sides and is pressing them down for
support, and is not making any forward progress in the water. Which situation
do these behaviors describe?
Active drowning person
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
Appears unresponsive in the water; is at the surface, sinking, or on the bottom
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan within all areas of their entire
zone?
Every 30 seconds
Which action indicates that a lifeguard is using an effective scanning technique?
Moves their head and eyes and looks directly at each area and patron in their
zone
Sun glare on the water surface is making it difficult for a shallow water
lifeguard to see patrons on one side of their surveillance area. The lifeguard
stands up and attempts to look around and through the glare spot without
success. Which action should the lifeguard take in this situation?
