AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFE GUARD EXAM
2024/2025 NEWEST /ACTUAL COMPLETE 250
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
/A+ GRADE ASSURED
You determine that a victim is unresponsive but breathing. While waiting
with the victim for EMS personnel, you would position the victim:
A. face-up
B. on their abdomen
C. in a recovery position
D. sitting up straight - ANSWER -C. in a recovery position
You are performing CPR on a victim, and an assisting responder arrives.
Which of the following is most appropriate for the assisting responder to
do first?
A. begin giving ventilations to the victim
B. call for a change in position to assist with CPR
,C. check to see whether EMS personnel have been called
D. have the first lifeguard stop CPR to allow for victim reassessment. -
ANSWER -C. check to see whether EMS personnel have been called
You are providing care to a conscious infant who is choking. When giving
chest thrusts, which of the following would you use?
A. fist of the hand
B. two or three fingers
C. heel of the hand
D. two hands - ANSWER -B. two or three fingers
which of the following statements about performing CPR with two or
more rescuers is true?
A. to reduce rescuer fatigue, rescuers should switch positions as soon
as another rescuer arrives on scene
B. to reduce rescuer fatigue, rescuers should switch positions about
every two minutes or when the AED is analyzing
C. while one rescuer is performing the primary assessment, the
assisting responder should perform ventilations using a BMV
, D. while one rescuer is performing the primary assessment, the
assisting responder should place-their resuscitation mask on the victim. -
ANSWER -B. to reduce rescuer fatigue, rescuers should switch positions
about every two minutes or when the AED is analyzing
How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care?
A. use protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and a breathing
barrier, when providing care
B. ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases
C. thoroughly wash your hands before providing care
D. use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier
when in contact with the victim - ANSWER -A. use protective
equipment, such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when
providing care
what is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns?
A. cool the burned area to stop the burning
B. keep the victim comfortable
C. take steps to minimize the shock
2024/2025 NEWEST /ACTUAL COMPLETE 250
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND PRACTICE EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
/A+ GRADE ASSURED
You determine that a victim is unresponsive but breathing. While waiting
with the victim for EMS personnel, you would position the victim:
A. face-up
B. on their abdomen
C. in a recovery position
D. sitting up straight - ANSWER -C. in a recovery position
You are performing CPR on a victim, and an assisting responder arrives.
Which of the following is most appropriate for the assisting responder to
do first?
A. begin giving ventilations to the victim
B. call for a change in position to assist with CPR
,C. check to see whether EMS personnel have been called
D. have the first lifeguard stop CPR to allow for victim reassessment. -
ANSWER -C. check to see whether EMS personnel have been called
You are providing care to a conscious infant who is choking. When giving
chest thrusts, which of the following would you use?
A. fist of the hand
B. two or three fingers
C. heel of the hand
D. two hands - ANSWER -B. two or three fingers
which of the following statements about performing CPR with two or
more rescuers is true?
A. to reduce rescuer fatigue, rescuers should switch positions as soon
as another rescuer arrives on scene
B. to reduce rescuer fatigue, rescuers should switch positions about
every two minutes or when the AED is analyzing
C. while one rescuer is performing the primary assessment, the
assisting responder should perform ventilations using a BMV
, D. while one rescuer is performing the primary assessment, the
assisting responder should place-their resuscitation mask on the victim. -
ANSWER -B. to reduce rescuer fatigue, rescuers should switch positions
about every two minutes or when the AED is analyzing
How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care?
A. use protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and a breathing
barrier, when providing care
B. ask the victim first if they have any communicable diseases
C. thoroughly wash your hands before providing care
D. use first aid supplies, such as dressings and bandages, as a barrier
when in contact with the victim - ANSWER -A. use protective
equipment, such as disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when
providing care
what is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns?
A. cool the burned area to stop the burning
B. keep the victim comfortable
C. take steps to minimize the shock
