LIFE GUARD TEST RED CROSS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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what is the first step you should taking caring for a burn victim - CORRECT ANSWER remove
victim from source of burn
what should you do if a victim has a seizure in the water? - CORRECT ANSWER support
victim with head above water until seizure ends
during a swim meet the bleachers collapse you check the scene and notice several people appear
injured who do you approach first? - CORRECT ANSWER unconscious victims
when caring for musculoskeletal injuries what does RICE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
changes in LOC such as feeling light headed dizzy or becoming unconscious - CORRECT
ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
nausea or vomitting - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
difficulty speaking or slurred speech - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden
illness
numbness or weakness - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
loss of vision or blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
changes in breathing; the person may have trouble breathing or may not be breathing normally -
CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
changes in skin color (pale, ashen or flushed skin) - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms
of sudden illness
sweating - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
persistent pressure or pain - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
,seizures - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
paralysis or an inability to move - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
severe headache - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
when checking a victim during the secondary assessment and you notice changes in her LOC
what does LOC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER level of consciousness
you come upon a scene where someone appears to be hurt. During the primary assessment you
should check for all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER consciousness breath bleeding
what is the universal sign for choking - CORRECT ANSWER clutching throat
as you are giving ventilations with a rescue mask and the victim vomits what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER turn victim as a unit on his side
finger sweep
when providing care to a conscious infant who is choking what part of your hand should you
use? - CORRECT ANSWER 2-3 fingers
you determine that a victim in unconscious but breathing while waiting for EMS how should you
position a victim? - CORRECT ANSWER face up
when preparing to use an AED you notice a medication patch on the victims chest what should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER remove patch with gloved hand
when giving chest compressions to an adult how should you position your hands? - CORRECT
ANSWER heel of 1 hand in center of chest other hand on top
when performing CPR you notice the victims chest begins to rise and fall what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER stop CPR and monitor condition
when using a rescue mask what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER place broad end of
mask between lower lip and chin
How would you know if an infants airway is open? - CORRECT ANSWER if the baby is crying
when doing a primary assessment what should you evaluate first? - CORRECT ANSWER
Check victim for consciousness/ responsiveness
During a primary assessment you do not find a pulse what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER expect cardiac arrest
begin CPR
,What are signs and symptoms of respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER Audible high
pitched gurgling
As an only life guard preforming CPR on a 7 year old child you would preform a cycle of...? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 compressions
2 ventilations
an AED indicates that "No shock is advised" what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER
Preform CPR for 2 minutes
you are caring for an unconscious adult who is not breathing you give 1 ventilation and notice
his chest does not rise. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER retilt the head and try
again
you and another life guard are giving ventilations using a BVM you position the mask what does
the other life guard do? - CORRECT ANSWER squeeze with both hands
you and another life guard are preparing to do CPR on an adult victim. You determine there is no
breathing or pulse and state "begin CPR" What should the other lifeguard do? - CORRECT
ANSWER begin chest compressions
You find an unconscious victim in the locker room should you move them to the first aid room. -
CORRECT ANSWER No, there is no immediate danger
A victim is severely bleeding you think she is in shock because...? - CORRECT ANSWER Shes
restless and irritable
A victim is severely bleeding after you call EMS put on disposable gloves and get consent you
should...? - CORRECT ANSWER press firmly against the wound with sterile dressing
When immobilizing a victims injured arm you should...? - CORRECT ANSWER leave it in the
position you found it in
a victim is having a diebetic emergency. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER have
them drink a fruit juice
A patron has slurred speech is unable to lift her right arm with her left arm and is unable to smile
without one side of her face drooping. You make note of the time when the symptoms started.
What is she having? - CORRECT ANSWER A Stroke
FIND - CORRECT ANSWER Figure out the problem
Identify possible solutions
Name pros and cons
Determine the best solution
, chain of drowning survival - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Recognize the signs of someone in
trouble and shout for help
2. Rescue and remove the person from the water (without putting yourself in danger)
3. Call emergency medical services (EMS)
4. Begin rescue breathing and CPR
5. Use and AED if available and transfer care to advanced life support
responsibilities of a profession life guard - CORRECT ANSWER monitor activities, prevent
injuries , enforce facility rules, administer first aid
Secondary Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER • Testing the pool water chemistry.
• Assist patrons by performing safety
orientations, administering swim tests, fitting
life jackets and other duties (Figure 1-2).
• Cleaning or performing maintenance.
• Completing records and reports.
• Performing opening duties, closing duties, or
facility safety checks and inspections.
Equipment that you wear or carry - CORRECT ANSWER rescue tubes, resuscitation masks,
gloves, whistle
How can you protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogens transmission when providing
care? - CORRECT ANSWER Use PPE
such as
Disposable Gloves
Breathing Barrier/Mask
A child is wheezing and grabbing his chest. after obtaining consent his mother tells you he has
asthma but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Summon EMS
2) Place victim in positions that helps breathing
While at the snack bar a child grabs his throat. You ask him if he is choking and he nods yes.
You activate the facility's emergency action plan. You tell him you a life guard and get consent
from his parents. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Stand/kneel behind
victim
2) give 5 back blows
3) followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
You and another life guard find an unconscious adult on the floor in the locker room. You
activate EAP , size up scene, and preform primary assessment. You find the victim not breathing
but has a pulse. You call 911 then...? - CORRECT ANSWER give 1 breath every 5 seconds
you come upon a scene where a patron appears to be injured. Before approaching the victim
what should you do to size up the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin primary assessment
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UPDATE 2024/2025.
what is the first step you should taking caring for a burn victim - CORRECT ANSWER remove
victim from source of burn
what should you do if a victim has a seizure in the water? - CORRECT ANSWER support
victim with head above water until seizure ends
during a swim meet the bleachers collapse you check the scene and notice several people appear
injured who do you approach first? - CORRECT ANSWER unconscious victims
when caring for musculoskeletal injuries what does RICE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
changes in LOC such as feeling light headed dizzy or becoming unconscious - CORRECT
ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
nausea or vomitting - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
difficulty speaking or slurred speech - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden
illness
numbness or weakness - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
loss of vision or blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
changes in breathing; the person may have trouble breathing or may not be breathing normally -
CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
changes in skin color (pale, ashen or flushed skin) - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms
of sudden illness
sweating - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
persistent pressure or pain - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
,seizures - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
paralysis or an inability to move - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
severe headache - CORRECT ANSWER signs and symptoms of sudden illness
when checking a victim during the secondary assessment and you notice changes in her LOC
what does LOC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER level of consciousness
you come upon a scene where someone appears to be hurt. During the primary assessment you
should check for all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER consciousness breath bleeding
what is the universal sign for choking - CORRECT ANSWER clutching throat
as you are giving ventilations with a rescue mask and the victim vomits what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER turn victim as a unit on his side
finger sweep
when providing care to a conscious infant who is choking what part of your hand should you
use? - CORRECT ANSWER 2-3 fingers
you determine that a victim in unconscious but breathing while waiting for EMS how should you
position a victim? - CORRECT ANSWER face up
when preparing to use an AED you notice a medication patch on the victims chest what should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER remove patch with gloved hand
when giving chest compressions to an adult how should you position your hands? - CORRECT
ANSWER heel of 1 hand in center of chest other hand on top
when performing CPR you notice the victims chest begins to rise and fall what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER stop CPR and monitor condition
when using a rescue mask what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER place broad end of
mask between lower lip and chin
How would you know if an infants airway is open? - CORRECT ANSWER if the baby is crying
when doing a primary assessment what should you evaluate first? - CORRECT ANSWER
Check victim for consciousness/ responsiveness
During a primary assessment you do not find a pulse what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER expect cardiac arrest
begin CPR
,What are signs and symptoms of respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER Audible high
pitched gurgling
As an only life guard preforming CPR on a 7 year old child you would preform a cycle of...? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30 compressions
2 ventilations
an AED indicates that "No shock is advised" what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER
Preform CPR for 2 minutes
you are caring for an unconscious adult who is not breathing you give 1 ventilation and notice
his chest does not rise. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER retilt the head and try
again
you and another life guard are giving ventilations using a BVM you position the mask what does
the other life guard do? - CORRECT ANSWER squeeze with both hands
you and another life guard are preparing to do CPR on an adult victim. You determine there is no
breathing or pulse and state "begin CPR" What should the other lifeguard do? - CORRECT
ANSWER begin chest compressions
You find an unconscious victim in the locker room should you move them to the first aid room. -
CORRECT ANSWER No, there is no immediate danger
A victim is severely bleeding you think she is in shock because...? - CORRECT ANSWER Shes
restless and irritable
A victim is severely bleeding after you call EMS put on disposable gloves and get consent you
should...? - CORRECT ANSWER press firmly against the wound with sterile dressing
When immobilizing a victims injured arm you should...? - CORRECT ANSWER leave it in the
position you found it in
a victim is having a diebetic emergency. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER have
them drink a fruit juice
A patron has slurred speech is unable to lift her right arm with her left arm and is unable to smile
without one side of her face drooping. You make note of the time when the symptoms started.
What is she having? - CORRECT ANSWER A Stroke
FIND - CORRECT ANSWER Figure out the problem
Identify possible solutions
Name pros and cons
Determine the best solution
, chain of drowning survival - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Recognize the signs of someone in
trouble and shout for help
2. Rescue and remove the person from the water (without putting yourself in danger)
3. Call emergency medical services (EMS)
4. Begin rescue breathing and CPR
5. Use and AED if available and transfer care to advanced life support
responsibilities of a profession life guard - CORRECT ANSWER monitor activities, prevent
injuries , enforce facility rules, administer first aid
Secondary Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER • Testing the pool water chemistry.
• Assist patrons by performing safety
orientations, administering swim tests, fitting
life jackets and other duties (Figure 1-2).
• Cleaning or performing maintenance.
• Completing records and reports.
• Performing opening duties, closing duties, or
facility safety checks and inspections.
Equipment that you wear or carry - CORRECT ANSWER rescue tubes, resuscitation masks,
gloves, whistle
How can you protect yourself from possible blood borne pathogens transmission when providing
care? - CORRECT ANSWER Use PPE
such as
Disposable Gloves
Breathing Barrier/Mask
A child is wheezing and grabbing his chest. after obtaining consent his mother tells you he has
asthma but does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you provide? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Summon EMS
2) Place victim in positions that helps breathing
While at the snack bar a child grabs his throat. You ask him if he is choking and he nods yes.
You activate the facility's emergency action plan. You tell him you a life guard and get consent
from his parents. What should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Stand/kneel behind
victim
2) give 5 back blows
3) followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
You and another life guard find an unconscious adult on the floor in the locker room. You
activate EAP , size up scene, and preform primary assessment. You find the victim not breathing
but has a pulse. You call 911 then...? - CORRECT ANSWER give 1 breath every 5 seconds
you come upon a scene where a patron appears to be injured. Before approaching the victim
what should you do to size up the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER Begin primary assessment
