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Lifeguarding Exam 2025 Correctly Answered Practice
Questions| Red Cross Lifeguard Test 2025 (New!)
what is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard - answerto prevent
drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary
responsibility - answer1. monitoring activities in and out of the water
2. eliminating hazardous situations/behaviors
3. recognizing and responding to all emergencies
list five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere
with patron surveillance - answer1. completing records and reports
2. pool maintenance
,3. giving swim tests
4. giving swim lessons
5. testing pool water/chlorine levels
list five characteristics of a professional lifeguard - answer1. reliable
2. mature
3. courteous
4. positive
5. knowledgeable
lifeguards should:
a. keep a cell phone in their hip packs at all times, in case of an
emergency
b. stay alert by eating at the lifeguard stand
c. always be attentive and sit or stand upright while on duty
,d. assist patrons with swim testing when on duty - answerC
a lifeguard is texting while on duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in
distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? -
answernegligence
list the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent
from an injured or ill person before providing first aid or emergency
care: - answer1. state your name
2. state your level of training
3. ask if you can help
4. explain that you'd like to help them
5. explain what you plan to do
why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training?
, a. to ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know
how to perform their job
b. to ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and
rescue equipment and EAP
c. to ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules and regulations of the
facility
d. all of the above - answerD
what does EAP stand for? - answerEmergency Action Plan
why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand
and practice the EAP? - answerbecause everyone needs to know their
responsibility and how to perform it effectively
what is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training
participation at well-managed aquatic facilities? - answerat least 4 hours
of in-service training each month