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AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARDING FINAL WRITTEN
EXAM WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWER-To
prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary
responsibility. - ANSWER-Monitoring activities in and near the
water through patron surveillance, Administering first aid, CPR,
and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility
staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should
never interfere with patron surveillance. - ANSWER-Testing
pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing safety
orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and
other duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing
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records and reports, and Performing opening duties, closing
duties, or facility safety checks and inspections
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - ANSWER-
Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and
consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - ANSWER-Be attentive
and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to
recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal principle could be
a problem for this lifeguard? - ANSWER-Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining
consent from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or
emergency care. - ANSWER-State your name, State your level
of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to
assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what
you can do to help
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What is the validity period of an American Red Cross
Lifeguarding certification? - ANSWER-Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get
recertified? - ANSWER-Going through the Lifeguard class or
course again
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and
training? - ANSWER-To ensure that lifeguards understand their
responsibilities and know how to perform their job, To ensure
that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue
equipment and emergency action plans, and To ensure
lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulations of the
facility
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWER-Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to
understand and practice the EAP? - ANSWER-So everyone
knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively
AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARDING FINAL WRITTEN
EXAM WITH WELL SORTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/GRADED A+/BEST FOR THAT
GOOD GRADE
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWER-To
prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary
responsibility. - ANSWER-Monitoring activities in and near the
water through patron surveillance, Administering first aid, CPR,
and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility
staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should
never interfere with patron surveillance. - ANSWER-Testing
pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing safety
orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and
other duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing
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records and reports, and Performing opening duties, closing
duties, or facility safety checks and inspections
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - ANSWER-
Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and
consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - ANSWER-Be attentive
and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to
recognize a swimmer in distress. What legal principle could be
a problem for this lifeguard? - ANSWER-Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining
consent from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or
emergency care. - ANSWER-State your name, State your level
of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to
assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what
you can do to help
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What is the validity period of an American Red Cross
Lifeguarding certification? - ANSWER-Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get
recertified? - ANSWER-Going through the Lifeguard class or
course again
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and
training? - ANSWER-To ensure that lifeguards understand their
responsibilities and know how to perform their job, To ensure
that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue
equipment and emergency action plans, and To ensure
lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulations of the
facility
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWER-Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to
understand and practice the EAP? - ANSWER-So everyone
knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively
