American Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Wri en Exam| 86
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What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent drowning
and other injuries from occurring at their aqua$c facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Monitoring ac$vi$es in and near the water through patron surveillance,
Administering first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff,
and management
List five examples of secondary responsibili$es that should never interfere with patron
surveillance. - CORRECT ANSWERS Tes$ng pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing
safety orienta$ons, administra$ng swim tests, fi/ng life jackets, and other du$es, Cleaning or
performing maintenance, Comple$ng records and reports, and Performing opening du$es,
closing du$es, or facility safety checks and inspec$ons
List five characteris$cs of a professional lifeguard. - CORRECT ANSWERS Knowledgeable and
skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Posi$ve
Lifeguards should always do what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Be a2en$ve and sit or stand upright
when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is tex$ng while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress.
What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 cer$fica$on? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Two years
How does an American Red Cross cer$fied lifeguard get recer$fied? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Going through the Lifeguard class or course again
Why is it important to a2end a pre-season orienta$on and training? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibili$es and know how to perform their job, To
ensure that lifeguards get prac$ce with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and
emergency ac$on plans, and To ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regula$ons of
the facility
What does EAP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Emergency Ac$on Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and prac$ce the
EAP? - CORRECT ANSWERS So everyone knows their responsibili$es and can perform them
effec$vely
What is the best prac$ce for the frequency of in-service training par$cipa$on at well-managed
aqua$c facili$es? - CORRECT ANSWERS At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Surveillance and recogni$on, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and
Decision-making protocols (or Facility rules and regula$ons, Customer service, Records and
reports, and Physical condi$oning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWERS Helps you
maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to prac$ce with
other lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an
emergency
, In a water park se/ng, what addi$onal items might be included in a safety checklist? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Inspec$ng and test run of rides and slides, Checking that ra<s, tubes,
and/or sleds are properly inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough
surfaces and debris, Water level and flow is appropriate for a2rac$on, and Electronic dispatch
systems are tested and are opera$ng properly
Why should water parks have signs posted at every a2rac$on sta$ng the water depth? -
CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent patrons from finding themselves in water that is deeper or
shallower than they expected
What rules are typically covered at water park a2rac$ons? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
minimum or maximum number of people allowed on an a2rac$on or tube at a $me, The
maximum and minimum height or weight requirements for patrons using an a2rac$on, Rules
for winding rivers, No jumping or diving into the water, No climbing on any features, Rules for
water slides, and No stacking of tubes or life jackets
What are some factors that make lifeguarding water parks different than typical pool? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Various a2rac$ons, Ride Vehicles, Currents on a2rac$ons, Poten$ally
larger crowds, and Different rules and EAPs
What items are considered to be personal protec$ve equipment for a lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Gowns, Shields, Resuscita$on masks, Gloves, and Protec$ve Eyewear
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all $mes while on duty? (List at
least two and include the reason(s) why this equipment should be worn or carried.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Rescue tubes are capable of keeping mul$ple vic$ms afloat and whistles are used to
ac$vate their facility's EAP and get a2en$on of other members of the safety team and patrons
for policy enforcement
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty?(List at
least two and describe how/when each item is used.) - CORRECT ANSWERS Backboards are
Ques ons and answers Newest RATED A+ 2025/2026
UPDATED 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent drowning
and other injuries from occurring at their aqua$c facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Monitoring ac$vi$es 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 responsibili$es that should never interfere with patron
surveillance. - CORRECT ANSWERS Tes$ng pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing
safety orienta$ons, administra$ng swim tests, fi/ng life jackets, and other du$es, Cleaning or
performing maintenance, Comple$ng records and reports, and Performing opening du$es,
closing du$es, or facility safety checks and inspec$ons
List five characteris$cs of a professional lifeguard. - CORRECT ANSWERS Knowledgeable and
skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Posi$ve
Lifeguards should always do what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Be a2en$ve and sit or stand upright
when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is tex$ng while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress.
What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWERS Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill
person before providing first aid or emergency care. - CORRECT ANSWERS State your name,
State your level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to assess them to
find out what you think may be wrong or what you can do to help
,What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding cer$fica$on? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Two years
How does an American Red Cross cer$fied lifeguard get recer$fied? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Going through the Lifeguard class or course again
Why is it important to a2end a pre-season orienta$on and training? - CORRECT ANSWERS To
ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibili$es and know how to perform their job, To
ensure that lifeguards get prac$ce with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and
emergency ac$on plans, and To ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regula$ons of
the facility
What does EAP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Emergency Ac$on Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and prac$ce the
EAP? - CORRECT ANSWERS So everyone knows their responsibili$es and can perform them
effec$vely
What is the best prac$ce for the frequency of in-service training par$cipa$on at well-managed
aqua$c facili$es? - CORRECT ANSWERS At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Surveillance and recogni$on, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and
Decision-making protocols (or Facility rules and regula$ons, Customer service, Records and
reports, and Physical condi$oning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWERS Helps you
maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to prac$ce with
other lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an
emergency
, In a water park se/ng, what addi$onal items might be included in a safety checklist? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Inspec$ng and test run of rides and slides, Checking that ra<s, tubes,
and/or sleds are properly inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough
surfaces and debris, Water level and flow is appropriate for a2rac$on, and Electronic dispatch
systems are tested and are opera$ng properly
Why should water parks have signs posted at every a2rac$on sta$ng the water depth? -
CORRECT ANSWERS To prevent patrons from finding themselves in water that is deeper or
shallower than they expected
What rules are typically covered at water park a2rac$ons? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
minimum or maximum number of people allowed on an a2rac$on or tube at a $me, The
maximum and minimum height or weight requirements for patrons using an a2rac$on, Rules
for winding rivers, No jumping or diving into the water, No climbing on any features, Rules for
water slides, and No stacking of tubes or life jackets
What are some factors that make lifeguarding water parks different than typical pool? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Various a2rac$ons, Ride Vehicles, Currents on a2rac$ons, Poten$ally
larger crowds, and Different rules and EAPs
What items are considered to be personal protec$ve equipment for a lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Gowns, Shields, Resuscita$on masks, Gloves, and Protec$ve Eyewear
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all $mes while on duty? (List at
least two and include the reason(s) why this equipment should be worn or carried.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Rescue tubes are capable of keeping mul$ple vic$ms afloat and whistles are used to
ac$vate their facility's EAP and get a2en$on of other members of the safety team and patrons
for policy enforcement
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on duty?(List at
least two and describe how/when each item is used.) - CORRECT ANSWERS Backboards are
