Lifeguarding Skills Exam B Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
What should be done first when responding to an unconscious child with no pulse?
✔✔ Begin CPR and continue until EMS arrives.
How should lifeguards assist a swimmer caught in a strong current?
✔✔ Approach with caution, provide a flotation device, and guide them toward safety.
What is the primary reason lifeguards use a rescue tube during water rescues?
✔✔ It provides buoyancy to support both the lifeguard and the victim.
How can lifeguards effectively communicate with each other during an emergency?
✔✔ Use hand signals, whistles, and verbal commands to relay information quickly.
What is the best way to ensure children follow pool safety rules?
✔✔ Supervise closely, educate them on safety, and enforce rules consistently.
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, How should a lifeguard assist a guest who has a nosebleed?
✔✔ Have them pinch their nostrils and lean slightly forward while applying gentle pressure.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest suddenly complains of chest pain?
✔✔ Activate the Emergency Action Plan and provide care for a possible heart attack.
What is the best way to handle a minor cut or scrape at a pool facility?
✔✔ Clean the wound, apply a sterile bandage, and ensure the area is free from contamination.
How can lifeguards minimize the risk of infections when providing first aid?
✔✔ Use gloves and follow proper hygiene practices when treating injuries.
What should be done if a swimmer appears to be hyperventilating?
✔✔ Encourage slow, deep breaths and provide reassurance until they recover.
What is the best way for a lifeguard to respond to an aggressive guest refusing to follow safety
rules?
✔✔ Remain calm, explain the rules, and notify a supervisor if necessary.
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026
| Correct & Verified
What should be done first when responding to an unconscious child with no pulse?
✔✔ Begin CPR and continue until EMS arrives.
How should lifeguards assist a swimmer caught in a strong current?
✔✔ Approach with caution, provide a flotation device, and guide them toward safety.
What is the primary reason lifeguards use a rescue tube during water rescues?
✔✔ It provides buoyancy to support both the lifeguard and the victim.
How can lifeguards effectively communicate with each other during an emergency?
✔✔ Use hand signals, whistles, and verbal commands to relay information quickly.
What is the best way to ensure children follow pool safety rules?
✔✔ Supervise closely, educate them on safety, and enforce rules consistently.
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, How should a lifeguard assist a guest who has a nosebleed?
✔✔ Have them pinch their nostrils and lean slightly forward while applying gentle pressure.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest suddenly complains of chest pain?
✔✔ Activate the Emergency Action Plan and provide care for a possible heart attack.
What is the best way to handle a minor cut or scrape at a pool facility?
✔✔ Clean the wound, apply a sterile bandage, and ensure the area is free from contamination.
How can lifeguards minimize the risk of infections when providing first aid?
✔✔ Use gloves and follow proper hygiene practices when treating injuries.
What should be done if a swimmer appears to be hyperventilating?
✔✔ Encourage slow, deep breaths and provide reassurance until they recover.
What is the best way for a lifeguard to respond to an aggressive guest refusing to follow safety
rules?
✔✔ Remain calm, explain the rules, and notify a supervisor if necessary.
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