RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING MULTIPLE CHOICE
50 RESCUE TECHNIQUES AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE BREAKDOWN 2026
◉ First action in an emergency. Answer: Size up the scene and check
for hazards
◉ Time for one full scan. Answer: 10 seconds
◉ Not a professional characteristic of a lifeguard. Answer: Ignoring
patrons who ask questions
◉ Action if glare obstructs view of zone. Answer: Move your position
or adjust your scanning
◉ Response to a diabetic emergency. Answer: Offer them something
with sugar if they are conscious
◉ Over-arm head splint technique. Answer: Helps secure a
suspected spinal injury victim
◉ Enforcing facility rules. Answer: Politely explain the rule and why
it's important
, ◉ Action if patron bleeds through dressing. Answer: Apply another
layer of dressing and continue pressure
◉ When to clear the pool. Answer: If you see lightning or hear
thunder
◉ Type of coverage not commonly used. Answer: Emergency backup
coverage
◉ Correct compression depth for adult CPR. Answer: About 2 inches
◉ Tilt of head for ventilations in adults. Answer: Slightly past neutral
for adults only
◉ Placement of AED pads on an adult. Answer: One pad on the
upper right chest, one on the lower left side
◉ Correct ventilation ratio for a child. Answer: 1 breath every 5
seconds
◉ Entry method for suspected spinal injury. Answer: Do not enter—
call for backup
50 RESCUE TECHNIQUES AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE BREAKDOWN 2026
◉ First action in an emergency. Answer: Size up the scene and check
for hazards
◉ Time for one full scan. Answer: 10 seconds
◉ Not a professional characteristic of a lifeguard. Answer: Ignoring
patrons who ask questions
◉ Action if glare obstructs view of zone. Answer: Move your position
or adjust your scanning
◉ Response to a diabetic emergency. Answer: Offer them something
with sugar if they are conscious
◉ Over-arm head splint technique. Answer: Helps secure a
suspected spinal injury victim
◉ Enforcing facility rules. Answer: Politely explain the rule and why
it's important
, ◉ Action if patron bleeds through dressing. Answer: Apply another
layer of dressing and continue pressure
◉ When to clear the pool. Answer: If you see lightning or hear
thunder
◉ Type of coverage not commonly used. Answer: Emergency backup
coverage
◉ Correct compression depth for adult CPR. Answer: About 2 inches
◉ Tilt of head for ventilations in adults. Answer: Slightly past neutral
for adults only
◉ Placement of AED pads on an adult. Answer: One pad on the
upper right chest, one on the lower left side
◉ Correct ventilation ratio for a child. Answer: 1 breath every 5
seconds
◉ Entry method for suspected spinal injury. Answer: Do not enter—
call for backup
