AMERICAN LIFEGUARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
For an infant, where should you position your hands to perform CPR? -ANSOne hand
on the forehead and two or three fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple
line.
You see a patron collapse. You size up the scene for safety and check them for
consciousness. When they do not respond, you have someone call 911. What should
you do next? -ANSCheck for signs of movement and breathing.
Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress include__ -ANSFlushed, pale, ashen or
bluish skin.
The best way to immobilize an ankle injury is with a(n)__ -ANSSoft splint.
You are called to help a victim who is not moving or breathing and do not have a pulse.
Why should you start CPR right away? -ANSCPR helps circulate blood that contains
oxygen to the vital organs.
The purpose of the secondary assessment is to__ -ANSIdentify and care for conditions
that are not life threatening.
Lifeguards can help reduce fatigue and help stay alert during their shift by__ -
ANSRotating from station to station.
You perform rescue breathing for an infant at a rate of 1 rescue breath about once
every__ -ANS3 seconds.
An individual starts running on the deck. You blow your whistle to get their attention.
Next, you enforce the rules by __ -ANSBy telling them they could slip and that they
must walk on the deck.
Secure the straps on a backboard in the following order: -ANSUpper chest, hips, thighs.
Early defibrillation can__ -ANSResult in more cardiac arrest victims being saved.
For a head, neck or back injury in deep water__ -ANSMinimize movement of the victim's
head and neck using the head splint technique.
You come on a scene where someone looks like they may be hurt. During the initial
assessment, you should check for all the following EXCEPT__ -ANSSwelling.
, With in-service training, staff should practice the steps of an Emergency Action Plan
(EAP), and the EAP should include such things as__ -ANSPractice emergency rescue
procedures, and calling for help
A patron pushes another patron, and they lose their balance and fall into the pool. They
both are laughing and seem to be having fun, and most of the patrons and all of the
children have left the pool. There is a rule against pushing. You should __ -ANSEnforce
the rules even though no one was hurt and they were just having fun.
Lifeguards should continue providing care until__ -ANSEMS personnel arrive and take
over.
When caring for a victim of shock, you should NOT__ -ANSGive the victim anything to
eat.
While you are conducting a safety inspection, you find a crack on the pool deck where
someone could stub their toe. You should__ -ANSClose off the area around the crack
and tell your supervisor.
As the initial lifeguard at the scene, when performing CPR on an infant__ -
ANSCompress the chest straight down about 1 inch to 1.5 inch.
You notice a patron is sweating, breathing rapidly and is experiencing pain in her jaw.
You ask them if they feel okay and they says no, that for the last 10 minutes they have
been having chest pain. What life-threatening condition could they be experiencing? -
ANSHeart attack.
An electrical shock delivered to the heart to correct certain abnormal heart rhythms is
known as__ -ANSDefibrillation.
Make sure no one is touching the victim while the AED is analyzing, because__ -ANSIt
could disrupt analysis.
A technique used in the water to minimize movement of the victim's head and neck is
the__ -ANSHead and chin support.
Why does a victim suffering from hypothermia need to be rewarmed slowly, and not to
quickly? -ANSRapid rewarming can cause dangerous heart rhythms.
A patron falls into the water and is in distress. You activate the EAP and then extend a
rescue tube to the victim. The next steps include __ -ANSPulling them to safety and
provide additional care if needed.
While performing patron surveillance during a swim session, you would prevent patron's
injuries by __ -ANSScanning the patrons in your area of responsibility.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
For an infant, where should you position your hands to perform CPR? -ANSOne hand
on the forehead and two or three fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple
line.
You see a patron collapse. You size up the scene for safety and check them for
consciousness. When they do not respond, you have someone call 911. What should
you do next? -ANSCheck for signs of movement and breathing.
Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress include__ -ANSFlushed, pale, ashen or
bluish skin.
The best way to immobilize an ankle injury is with a(n)__ -ANSSoft splint.
You are called to help a victim who is not moving or breathing and do not have a pulse.
Why should you start CPR right away? -ANSCPR helps circulate blood that contains
oxygen to the vital organs.
The purpose of the secondary assessment is to__ -ANSIdentify and care for conditions
that are not life threatening.
Lifeguards can help reduce fatigue and help stay alert during their shift by__ -
ANSRotating from station to station.
You perform rescue breathing for an infant at a rate of 1 rescue breath about once
every__ -ANS3 seconds.
An individual starts running on the deck. You blow your whistle to get their attention.
Next, you enforce the rules by __ -ANSBy telling them they could slip and that they
must walk on the deck.
Secure the straps on a backboard in the following order: -ANSUpper chest, hips, thighs.
Early defibrillation can__ -ANSResult in more cardiac arrest victims being saved.
For a head, neck or back injury in deep water__ -ANSMinimize movement of the victim's
head and neck using the head splint technique.
You come on a scene where someone looks like they may be hurt. During the initial
assessment, you should check for all the following EXCEPT__ -ANSSwelling.
, With in-service training, staff should practice the steps of an Emergency Action Plan
(EAP), and the EAP should include such things as__ -ANSPractice emergency rescue
procedures, and calling for help
A patron pushes another patron, and they lose their balance and fall into the pool. They
both are laughing and seem to be having fun, and most of the patrons and all of the
children have left the pool. There is a rule against pushing. You should __ -ANSEnforce
the rules even though no one was hurt and they were just having fun.
Lifeguards should continue providing care until__ -ANSEMS personnel arrive and take
over.
When caring for a victim of shock, you should NOT__ -ANSGive the victim anything to
eat.
While you are conducting a safety inspection, you find a crack on the pool deck where
someone could stub their toe. You should__ -ANSClose off the area around the crack
and tell your supervisor.
As the initial lifeguard at the scene, when performing CPR on an infant__ -
ANSCompress the chest straight down about 1 inch to 1.5 inch.
You notice a patron is sweating, breathing rapidly and is experiencing pain in her jaw.
You ask them if they feel okay and they says no, that for the last 10 minutes they have
been having chest pain. What life-threatening condition could they be experiencing? -
ANSHeart attack.
An electrical shock delivered to the heart to correct certain abnormal heart rhythms is
known as__ -ANSDefibrillation.
Make sure no one is touching the victim while the AED is analyzing, because__ -ANSIt
could disrupt analysis.
A technique used in the water to minimize movement of the victim's head and neck is
the__ -ANSHead and chin support.
Why does a victim suffering from hypothermia need to be rewarmed slowly, and not to
quickly? -ANSRapid rewarming can cause dangerous heart rhythms.
A patron falls into the water and is in distress. You activate the EAP and then extend a
rescue tube to the victim. The next steps include __ -ANSPulling them to safety and
provide additional care if needed.
While performing patron surveillance during a swim session, you would prevent patron's
injuries by __ -ANSScanning the patrons in your area of responsibility.
