AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
TESTS A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who
suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is
probably: - ANSWERb. A passive victim who needs help.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - ANSWERc. Inspecting the pool and
rescue equipment
before the facility opens and paying close
attention to patrons in the water by actively
scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
What should you do in the case of a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water? -
ANSWERa. Minimize movement of the victim's head and
neck using the head splint technique.
What steps should you take if you notice a person motionless in the water while
scanning your zone? - ANSWERc. Activate the EAP, enter the water, perform an
appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe
exit point, remove the victim from the water
and provide emergency care as needed.
What applies to the situation if you are scanning the pool and witness a patron
struggling while swimming and then go under? - ANSWERa. You have duty to act
and perform the
appropriate rescue.
What should a lifeguard do if they can no longer see some of the patrons at one side
of the swimming area from the station because of glare from the afternoon sun to
maintain effective patron surveillance? - ANSWERa. Adjust his position slightly to
remove the glare
spot from his surveillance area.
What should you do if a man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the
deck into the water and is in distress after you activate the emergency action plan? -
ANSWERd. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining
on deck, then provide any additional care.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWERa.
Enforcing facility rules and regulations and
educating patrons about them
TESTS A QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(RATED A+)
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who
suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is
probably: - ANSWERb. A passive victim who needs help.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - ANSWERc. Inspecting the pool and
rescue equipment
before the facility opens and paying close
attention to patrons in the water by actively
scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
What should you do in the case of a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water? -
ANSWERa. Minimize movement of the victim's head and
neck using the head splint technique.
What steps should you take if you notice a person motionless in the water while
scanning your zone? - ANSWERc. Activate the EAP, enter the water, perform an
appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe
exit point, remove the victim from the water
and provide emergency care as needed.
What applies to the situation if you are scanning the pool and witness a patron
struggling while swimming and then go under? - ANSWERa. You have duty to act
and perform the
appropriate rescue.
What should a lifeguard do if they can no longer see some of the patrons at one side
of the swimming area from the station because of glare from the afternoon sun to
maintain effective patron surveillance? - ANSWERa. Adjust his position slightly to
remove the glare
spot from his surveillance area.
What should you do if a man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the
deck into the water and is in distress after you activate the emergency action plan? -
ANSWERd. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining
on deck, then provide any additional care.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWERa.
Enforcing facility rules and regulations and
educating patrons about them
