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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING
FINAL WRITTEN EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - correct
answer- To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring
at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary
responsibility. - correct 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. - correct 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. - correct
answer- Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature,
Courteous and consistent, and Positive
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Lifeguards should always do what? - correct 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? - correct 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. - correct 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? - correct answer- Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get
recertified? - correct answer- Going through the Lifeguard class
or course again
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Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and
training? - correct 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? - correct answer- Emergency Action
Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to
understand and practice the EAP? - correct 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? - correct
answer- At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service
training? - correct 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)
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING
FINAL WRITTEN EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - correct
answer- To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring
at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary
responsibility. - correct 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. - correct 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. - correct
answer- Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature,
Courteous and consistent, and Positive
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Lifeguards should always do what? - correct 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? - correct 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. - correct 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? - correct answer- Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get
recertified? - correct answer- Going through the Lifeguard class
or course again
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Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and
training? - correct 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? - correct answer- Emergency Action
Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to
understand and practice the EAP? - correct 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? - correct
answer- At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service
training? - correct 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)
