American Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Exam
2026| Latest Update and Rated A+
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
What is the primary responsibility of a To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
lifeguard? aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron
fulfill their primary responsibility. 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 Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing
that should never interfere with patron safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets,
surveillance. 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 Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and
lifeguard. consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? Be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty Negligence
and failsto recognize a swimmerin distress.
What legalprinciple could be a problem for
this lifeguard?
, List the five steps that a lifeguard should take State your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help,
when obtaining consent from an injured or ill Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you
person before providing first aid or emergency think may be wrong or what you can do to help
care.
What is the validity period of an American Red Two years
Cross Lifeguarding certification?
How does anAmerican Red Cross certified Going through the Lifeguard class or course again
lifeguard get recertified?
Why is it important to attend a pre-season To ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and
orientation and training? 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? Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other So everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them
team members to understand and practice the effectively
EAP?
What is the best practice for the frequency At least four hours of in-service training each month
of in-service training participation at well-
managed aquatic facilities?
What are four topics that could be a discussed Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills,
during in-service training? Emergency response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or
Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and
reports, and Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in- Helps you maintain yourknowledge and skills ata professional
service training? level, gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your
facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an
emergency
2026| Latest Update and Rated A+
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
What is the primary responsibility of a To prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring at their
lifeguard? aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron
fulfill their primary responsibility. 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 Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing
that should never interfere with patron safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets,
surveillance. 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 Knowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and
lifeguard. consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? Be attentive and sit or stand upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty Negligence
and failsto recognize a swimmerin distress.
What legalprinciple could be a problem for
this lifeguard?
, List the five steps that a lifeguard should take State your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help,
when obtaining consent from an injured or ill Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you
person before providing first aid or emergency think may be wrong or what you can do to help
care.
What is the validity period of an American Red Two years
Cross Lifeguarding certification?
How does anAmerican Red Cross certified Going through the Lifeguard class or course again
lifeguard get recertified?
Why is it important to attend a pre-season To ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and
orientation and training? 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? Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other So everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them
team members to understand and practice the effectively
EAP?
What is the best practice for the frequency At least four hours of in-service training each month
of in-service training participation at well-
managed aquatic facilities?
What are four topics that could be a discussed Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills,
during in-service training? Emergency response drills, and Decision-making protocols (or
Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and
reports, and Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in- Helps you maintain yourknowledge and skills ata professional
service training? level, gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your
facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an
emergency
