Lifeguarding Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Lifeguarding Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the best way to ensure effective scanning as a lifeguard? A. Focus on one area of the pool at a time B. Move your eyes in a systematic pattern to scan all zones C. Only watch swimmers who appear to be struggling D. Wait for someone to call for help before intervening Which of the following is a sign that a guest may be a weak swimmer or in distress? A. Swimming rapidly across the pool B. Floating vertically with little to no movement C. Talking with friends while treading water D. Wearing a brightly colored swimsuit What should a lifeguard do if a conscious child is choking and cannot cough or breathe? A. Give them water and encourage them to swallow B. Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged 2 C. Slap their back forcefully while they stand D. Wait for emergency medical services before taking action When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), where should the electrode pads be placed on an adult? A. On the left and right sides of the neck B. Directly in the center of the chest C. One pad on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side D. Over any jewelry or piercings on the chest What is the purpose of in-line stabilization during a suspected spinal injury in the water? A. To minimize head and neck movement and prevent further injury B. To help the guest stand up and walk to safety C. To allow the guest to move their neck slowly before assessment D. To immediately pull the guest from the water without support A guest suddenly collapses and is unresponsive. After calling for help, what is the next step? A. Check for breathing and a pulse before beginning CPR 3 B. Pour cold water on their face to wake them up C. Lift their legs to improve circulation D. Give them a sugary drink to restore consciousness Why is it important for lifeguards to rotate stations frequently? A. To prevent boredom and socialize with guests B. To reduce fatigue and maintain a fresh perspective while scanning C. To have an opportunity to take extended breaks D. To monitor specific groups of people more closely What should a lifeguard do if lightning is spotted near the facility? A. Wait until thunder is heard before clearing the pool B. Clear the pool and direct guests to a safe indoor location C. Keep the pool open but instruct guests to avoid metal objects D. Only stop water activities if heavy rain begins What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult? A. One hand on the chest, the other on the abdomen 4 B. Two hands centered on the lower half of the sternum C. Two fingers in the middle of the chest D. Hands placed on both sides of the ribcage What is the first action a lifeguard should take when responding to an unconscious guest in the water? A. Check for breathing while in the water B. Activate the emergency action plan and remove the guest from the water C. Wait for another lifeguard to confirm the emergency D. Administer two rescue breaths before removing the guest What should a lifeguard do if a guest is experiencing a seizure in the water? A. Keep their head above water and support them until the seizure ends B. Hold them still to prevent movement C. Immediately pull them out and perform CPR D. Leave them alone and wait for the seizure to stop Which of the following is an important