LIFEGUARD EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing
care... - ANS Use personal protection equipment (PPE), like disposable gloves and a breathing
barrier when giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? - ANS holding the throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler? - ANS call for an
EMS and have them sit or lie in a way that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? - ANS turn them on their side and clear their
airway
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, What your initial impression is... - ANS how does the victim look as you size up the scene?
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an infant? - ANS 2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? - ANS Rescue breaths
(ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? - ANS remove with gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? - ANS use your senses to see if the scene is
safe, form an initial impression, and put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? - ANS gasping for breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? - ANS at least 2 inches, no
more than 2.4
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AND ANSWERS
The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing
care... - ANS Use personal protection equipment (PPE), like disposable gloves and a breathing
barrier when giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? - ANS holding the throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler? - ANS call for an
EMS and have them sit or lie in a way that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? - ANS turn them on their side and clear their
airway
1 @COPYRIGHT THESTAR 2025/2026
, What your initial impression is... - ANS how does the victim look as you size up the scene?
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an infant? - ANS 2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? - ANS Rescue breaths
(ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? - ANS remove with gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? - ANS use your senses to see if the scene is
safe, form an initial impression, and put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? - ANS gasping for breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? - ANS at least 2 inches, no
more than 2.4
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