Red Cross Lifeguard Test Latest Examination Questions with Verified A+
Answers // 2026 Edition.
what is the primary responsibility of a to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
lifeguard aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards 1. monitoring activities in and out of the water
fulfill their primary responsibility 2. eliminating hazardous situations/behaviors
3. recognizing and responding to all emergencies
list five examples of secondary 1. completing records and reports
responsibilities that should never 2. pool maintenance
interfere with patron surveillance 3. giving swim tests
4. giving swim lessons
5. testing pool water/chlorine levels
list five characteristics of a professional 1. reliable
lifeguard 2. mature
3. courteous
4. positive
5. knowledgeable
lifeguards should: C
a. keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all
times, in case of an emergency
b. stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand
c. always be attentive and sit or stand
upright while on duty
d. assist patrons with swim testing when on
duty
a lifeguard is texting while on duty and fails negligence
to recognize a swimmer in distress. What
legal principle could be a problem for this
lifeguard?
list the five steps that a lifeguard should 1. state your name
take when obtaining consent from an 2. state your level of training
injured or ill person before providing first 3. ask if you can help
aid or emergency care: 4. explain that you'd like to help them
5. explain what you plan to do
,why is it important to attend a pre-season D
orientation and training?
a. to ensure that lifeguards
understand their responsibilities and
know how to perform their job
b. to ensure that lifeguards get practice with
their facility's safety and rescue
equipment and EAP
c. to ensure lifeguards understand
codes, rules and regulations of the
facility
d. all of the above
what does EAP stand for? Emergency Action Plan
why is it important for lifeguards and other because everyone needs to know their responsibility and how to
team members to understand and practice perform it effectively
the EAP?
what is the best practice for the frequency at least 4 hours of in-service training each month
of in-service training participation at well-
managed aquatic facilities?
what does FIND stand for? F - figure out the problem
I - identify possible solutions
N - name the pros + cons for each solution
D - decide which solution is best than act on it
what items are considered to be personal - gloves
protective equipment for a lifeguard? - gowns
- protective eyewear
- resuscitation mask
what equipment should be worn or carried 1) rescue tube - can keep multiple victims afloat
by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List 2) hip-pack with gloves and resuscitation mask - needs to be
2 and include reasons why. instantly available incase of an emergency
what safety equipment/items should be 1) backboard - removes victim from water when they can't do it
easily accessible for a lifeguard? list at least themselves
2) AED - helps heart reestablish an affective rhythm
2 and describe how/when each item is
used.
, As a lifeguard you are responsible for: consistently enforcing your facility's rules and regulations
Answers // 2026 Edition.
what is the primary responsibility of a to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
lifeguard aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards 1. monitoring activities in and out of the water
fulfill their primary responsibility 2. eliminating hazardous situations/behaviors
3. recognizing and responding to all emergencies
list five examples of secondary 1. completing records and reports
responsibilities that should never 2. pool maintenance
interfere with patron surveillance 3. giving swim tests
4. giving swim lessons
5. testing pool water/chlorine levels
list five characteristics of a professional 1. reliable
lifeguard 2. mature
3. courteous
4. positive
5. knowledgeable
lifeguards should: C
a. keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all
times, in case of an emergency
b. stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand
c. always be attentive and sit or stand
upright while on duty
d. assist patrons with swim testing when on
duty
a lifeguard is texting while on duty and fails negligence
to recognize a swimmer in distress. What
legal principle could be a problem for this
lifeguard?
list the five steps that a lifeguard should 1. state your name
take when obtaining consent from an 2. state your level of training
injured or ill person before providing first 3. ask if you can help
aid or emergency care: 4. explain that you'd like to help them
5. explain what you plan to do
,why is it important to attend a pre-season D
orientation and training?
a. to ensure that lifeguards
understand their responsibilities and
know how to perform their job
b. to ensure that lifeguards get practice with
their facility's safety and rescue
equipment and EAP
c. to ensure lifeguards understand
codes, rules and regulations of the
facility
d. all of the above
what does EAP stand for? Emergency Action Plan
why is it important for lifeguards and other because everyone needs to know their responsibility and how to
team members to understand and practice perform it effectively
the EAP?
what is the best practice for the frequency at least 4 hours of in-service training each month
of in-service training participation at well-
managed aquatic facilities?
what does FIND stand for? F - figure out the problem
I - identify possible solutions
N - name the pros + cons for each solution
D - decide which solution is best than act on it
what items are considered to be personal - gloves
protective equipment for a lifeguard? - gowns
- protective eyewear
- resuscitation mask
what equipment should be worn or carried 1) rescue tube - can keep multiple victims afloat
by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? List 2) hip-pack with gloves and resuscitation mask - needs to be
2 and include reasons why. instantly available incase of an emergency
what safety equipment/items should be 1) backboard - removes victim from water when they can't do it
easily accessible for a lifeguard? list at least themselves
2) AED - helps heart reestablish an affective rhythm
2 and describe how/when each item is
used.
, As a lifeguard you are responsible for: consistently enforcing your facility's rules and regulations
