American Red Cross lifeguarding written
Exam| Final Training TEST| Graded A
What is the appropriate rescue breathing rate for an adult who has a pulse but is not breathing?
1 breath every 5-6 seconds.
What is the key purpose of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in lifeguarding?
To ensure a quick and effective response to emergencies with pre-assigned roles and
responsibilities.
Why is it important to scan your entire zone of responsibility while lifeguarding?
To recognize any signs of distress or unusual behavior as early as possible.
How often should lifeguards rotate positions to maintain focus and prevent fatigue?
Approximately every 20-30 minutes.
What is the minimum amount of time that lifeguards should wait before returning to the pool
area after hearing thunder?
At least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.
When handling a drowning victim, why is it important to use rescue breathing as soon as
possible?
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, To provide oxygen to the victim, which is critical to preventing brain damage and death.
What is the most appropriate method to move a passive drowning victim from deep water to the
surface?
Use the passive victim rear rescue technique.
In what situation would you perform a submerged victim rescue using the feet-first surface dive?
When the victim is underwater in deep water and cannot be reached from the surface.
What should you do if a conscious swimmer is showing signs of distress but is able to make
some forward progress?
Approach the swimmer to offer assistance and provide verbal instructions or a rescue device.
Why is it critical to perform scene size-up before approaching a victim?
To identify potential hazards and ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the victim.
What is the recommended way to care for a victim who is hypothermic but still conscious?
Move the victim to a warm environment, remove wet clothing, and provide blankets to
gradually warm them.
When providing care to a victim with a suspected head injury, what should you avoid doing?
Moving the victim unless absolutely necessary, as it may worsen the injury.
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,What is the importance of providing high-quality CPR in an emergency situation?
To maintain circulation and oxygen flow to vital organs until advanced medical help arrives.
When should you use the recovery position for a victim?
When the victim is breathing but unresponsive and does not have a suspected spinal injury.
How do you handle a conscious infant who is choking?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts.
What is the primary objective of a lifeguard during a spinal injury rescue in shallow water?
Stabilize the victim’s head and neck to prevent further injury.
When would you perform a compact jump as part of an entry into the water?
When jumping into the water from an elevated position to rescue a victim.
What is the primary reason lifeguards should practice in-water rescues regularly?
To maintain proficiency and reduce response time during emergencies.
When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?
At least 2 inches (5 cm).
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, In a multi-victim drowning scenario, what is the priority order for rescue?
Rescue the closest, most distressed swimmer first, then proceed to the others based on their
level of distress.
When would you use a head-splint technique for spinal injury management in the water?
When the victim is face-up or face-down in the water at the surface and suspected to have a
spinal injury.
Which situation would require the use of a backboard during a water rescue?
When there is a suspected spinal injury and the victim needs to be stabilized and extricated
from the water.
How should you position your hands when giving CPR to an infant?
Two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line.
What is the first action you should take when you see someone collapse and become
unresponsive?
Ensure the scene is safe before assessing the victim’s condition and calling for help.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for an adult during CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
In two-rescuer CPR, what is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a child?
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Exam| Final Training TEST| Graded A
What is the appropriate rescue breathing rate for an adult who has a pulse but is not breathing?
1 breath every 5-6 seconds.
What is the key purpose of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in lifeguarding?
To ensure a quick and effective response to emergencies with pre-assigned roles and
responsibilities.
Why is it important to scan your entire zone of responsibility while lifeguarding?
To recognize any signs of distress or unusual behavior as early as possible.
How often should lifeguards rotate positions to maintain focus and prevent fatigue?
Approximately every 20-30 minutes.
What is the minimum amount of time that lifeguards should wait before returning to the pool
area after hearing thunder?
At least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.
When handling a drowning victim, why is it important to use rescue breathing as soon as
possible?
1
, To provide oxygen to the victim, which is critical to preventing brain damage and death.
What is the most appropriate method to move a passive drowning victim from deep water to the
surface?
Use the passive victim rear rescue technique.
In what situation would you perform a submerged victim rescue using the feet-first surface dive?
When the victim is underwater in deep water and cannot be reached from the surface.
What should you do if a conscious swimmer is showing signs of distress but is able to make
some forward progress?
Approach the swimmer to offer assistance and provide verbal instructions or a rescue device.
Why is it critical to perform scene size-up before approaching a victim?
To identify potential hazards and ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the victim.
What is the recommended way to care for a victim who is hypothermic but still conscious?
Move the victim to a warm environment, remove wet clothing, and provide blankets to
gradually warm them.
When providing care to a victim with a suspected head injury, what should you avoid doing?
Moving the victim unless absolutely necessary, as it may worsen the injury.
2
,What is the importance of providing high-quality CPR in an emergency situation?
To maintain circulation and oxygen flow to vital organs until advanced medical help arrives.
When should you use the recovery position for a victim?
When the victim is breathing but unresponsive and does not have a suspected spinal injury.
How do you handle a conscious infant who is choking?
Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts.
What is the primary objective of a lifeguard during a spinal injury rescue in shallow water?
Stabilize the victim’s head and neck to prevent further injury.
When would you perform a compact jump as part of an entry into the water?
When jumping into the water from an elevated position to rescue a victim.
What is the primary reason lifeguards should practice in-water rescues regularly?
To maintain proficiency and reduce response time during emergencies.
When performing CPR on an adult, how deep should chest compressions be?
At least 2 inches (5 cm).
3
, In a multi-victim drowning scenario, what is the priority order for rescue?
Rescue the closest, most distressed swimmer first, then proceed to the others based on their
level of distress.
When would you use a head-splint technique for spinal injury management in the water?
When the victim is face-up or face-down in the water at the surface and suspected to have a
spinal injury.
Which situation would require the use of a backboard during a water rescue?
When there is a suspected spinal injury and the victim needs to be stabilized and extricated
from the water.
How should you position your hands when giving CPR to an infant?
Two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line.
What is the first action you should take when you see someone collapse and become
unresponsive?
Ensure the scene is safe before assessing the victim’s condition and calling for help.
What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for an adult during CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
In two-rescuer CPR, what is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for a child?
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