AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING: CHAPTER 3 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED.

What is a passive drowning victim? - ANSWERSomeone who suddenly slips under the water unconscious, does not struggle. Causes of a passive drowning victim - ANSWERHeart attack/stroke, seizure, head injury, hypothermia, heat related illness, hyperventilation, prolonged breath holding, drugs Signs of a passive drowning victim - ANSWERFloating face down near the surface or bottom, limp, convulsing, NO movement, appear to be just floating Signs of a passive drowning victim should be taken seriously after.... - ANSWER30 seconds. What is an active drowning victim? - ANSWERStruggling. Has distinctive arm and body positions. Instinctive drowning response - ANSWERUniversal behavior to try to keep one's mouth above the surface in order to breathe Signs of an active drowning victim - ANSWER*Cannot call out for help*; as panicking to reach surface, works to keep face above surface, arms extended at the side or front, positioned vertically, struggles underwater, mouth sinks below surface and reappears repeatedly, does not make any forward progress. Active drowning victims also take in a lot of... - ANSWERwater due to gasping for air while drowning Causes of a swimmer in distress - ANSWERExhaustion, cramp, sudden illness