AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
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
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
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? - (answer)Two years
, AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
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
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed aquatic
facilities? - (answer)At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - (answer)Surveillance and
recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or
Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and reports, and Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - (answer)Helps you maintain your
knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your
facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an emergency
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? -
(answer)Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are properly
inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris, Water level and
flow is appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and are operating properly
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
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
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
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? - (answer)Two years
, AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING FINAL WRITTEN EXAM
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
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
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed aquatic
facilities? - (answer)At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - (answer)Surveillance and
recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or
Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and reports, and Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - (answer)Helps you maintain your
knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your
facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an emergency
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? -
(answer)Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are properly
inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris, Water level and
flow is appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and are operating properly
