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Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam 2026/2027 Actual Exam
100 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (verified
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18. If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each
other, such as with a small child or an infant,
you should:
a. Place one pad in the middle of the chest and
the other on the back.
b. Place one pad on the stomach and one pad on
the chest.
c. Place them as usual. It does not matter if the
pads touch each other.
d. Reverse the pads' position on the chest. - ANSWER-a
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When checking a victim during a secondary assessment
you notice changes in her LOC. What does the C stand for
in LOC?
a. Condition.
b. Consciousness.
c. Comprehension.
d. Complication. - ANSWER-B
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly
slips under water without a struggle and does not
resurface. This person is probably:
a. A passive victim who needs help.
b. A distressed swimmer who needs help.
c. An active victim who needs help.
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d. An intermediate swimmer who does not need help. -
ANSWER-A
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include:
a. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the
facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the
water by actively searching their assigned zone.
b. Fixing the pool rope and lane lines and ensuring the
changing rooms are clean.
c. Following the health codes, answering a patron's
question and making sure patrons shower before using
the pool.
d. Passing out the pool rules to all the patrons. -
ANSWER-A
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A child accidentally falls from the deck into the water and
is in distress. After you activate the emergency action plan
(EAP), what steps should you take next?
a. Clear the pool and alert management of the emergency.
b. Encourage them to stay calm and swim back to the
edge of the pool.
c. Enter the water, approach the victim and bring them to a
safe exit point.
d. Obtain consent from the child's parent before rescuing
the child. - ANSWER-C
Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam 2026/2027 Actual Exam
100 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (verified
Answers) ||Already Graded A+||Brand New!!
18. If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each
other, such as with a small child or an infant,
you should:
a. Place one pad in the middle of the chest and
the other on the back.
b. Place one pad on the stomach and one pad on
the chest.
c. Place them as usual. It does not matter if the
pads touch each other.
d. Reverse the pads' position on the chest. - ANSWER-a
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When checking a victim during a secondary assessment
you notice changes in her LOC. What does the C stand for
in LOC?
a. Condition.
b. Consciousness.
c. Comprehension.
d. Complication. - ANSWER-B
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly
slips under water without a struggle and does not
resurface. This person is probably:
a. A passive victim who needs help.
b. A distressed swimmer who needs help.
c. An active victim who needs help.
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d. An intermediate swimmer who does not need help. -
ANSWER-A
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include:
a. Inspecting the pool and rescue equipment before the
facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the
water by actively searching their assigned zone.
b. Fixing the pool rope and lane lines and ensuring the
changing rooms are clean.
c. Following the health codes, answering a patron's
question and making sure patrons shower before using
the pool.
d. Passing out the pool rules to all the patrons. -
ANSWER-A
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A child accidentally falls from the deck into the water and
is in distress. After you activate the emergency action plan
(EAP), what steps should you take next?
a. Clear the pool and alert management of the emergency.
b. Encourage them to stay calm and swim back to the
edge of the pool.
c. Enter the water, approach the victim and bring them to a
safe exit point.
d. Obtain consent from the child's parent before rescuing
the child. - ANSWER-C
