Red Cross Lifeguarding Test
2025/2026
A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for
care, his mom informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler
nearby. What care should you provide? - ANS Call EMS and place the victim
in a position that helps breathing.
A patron cuts her leg on the bleachers and is bleeding severely. You can tell she may
be in shock because she may... - ANS Becomes restless and irritable
A victim appears to be having a diabetic emergency. What should you do? - ANS
Give them something sweet to drink
A victim has slurred speech, cannot lift their right arm level with the left, is unable to
smile and half her face is drooping. What would you assume has happened? -
ANS A stroke.
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - ANS Support
the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends.
Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - ANS Heel of
one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top.
Adult is unconscious with a pulse but is not breathing, what rate should you perform
rescue breathing at? Child? Infant? - ANS 1 ventilation every 5 seconds for
adults. 1 every 3 seconds for children and infants.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - ANS Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles
of... - ANS 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANS Circulation, Airway,
Breathing.
Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2)
Used for CPR
, Child is choking (conscious). After activating EAP and getting consent from the
parents, what should you do next? What about someone unconscious? - ANS
Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
For unconscious do CPR.
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - ANS In Cardiac Arrest. An
unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not
called CPR
Depth of chest compression for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANS Adult and child: 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
F.A.S.T. What does it stand for and what is it used to ID? - ANS Facial
drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time.
Used to ID Stroke
H.A.IN.E.S. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANS High Arm IN
Endangered Spine. It is used when a victim with a possible spinal injury begins to
throw up.
Hand placement for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANS Adult and child: Heel of one hand in center of chest
(on lower half of sternum) with the other hand on top
Infant: 2-3 fingers on center of chest (just below nipple line)
How can you protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens when treating a
victim? - ANS Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable
gloves and a breathing barrier.
How to do head and chin support? - ANS One hand on chin and arm on chest,
other hand on back of head and arm under back. squeezing forearms together to
secure victim.
How to do in-line stabilization? - ANS Put the victims arms straight up above
the head and squeeze together around the biceps
Process of using AED - ANS Turn on machine. Apply the pads. Plug into
machine. Follow instructions. CPR should continue during the setup.
R.I.C.E. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANS Rest. Immobilize.
Cold. Elevate.
Used for musculoskeletal injuries (broken bones, sprained joint)
2025/2026
A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for
care, his mom informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler
nearby. What care should you provide? - ANS Call EMS and place the victim
in a position that helps breathing.
A patron cuts her leg on the bleachers and is bleeding severely. You can tell she may
be in shock because she may... - ANS Becomes restless and irritable
A victim appears to be having a diabetic emergency. What should you do? - ANS
Give them something sweet to drink
A victim has slurred speech, cannot lift their right arm level with the left, is unable to
smile and half her face is drooping. What would you assume has happened? -
ANS A stroke.
A victim is having a seizure in the water. What should you do? - ANS Support
the victim with his or her head above water until the seizure ends.
Adult chest compressions, how do you position your hands? - ANS Heel of
one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top.
Adult is unconscious with a pulse but is not breathing, what rate should you perform
rescue breathing at? Child? Infant? - ANS 1 ventilation every 5 seconds for
adults. 1 every 3 seconds for children and infants.
After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - ANS Perform CPR for
about 2 minutes.
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 7-year old, you would perform cycles
of... - ANS 30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations.
C.A.B. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANS Circulation, Airway,
Breathing.
Chest compressions (30). Airway (open). Breaths (2)
Used for CPR
, Child is choking (conscious). After activating EAP and getting consent from the
parents, what should you do next? What about someone unconscious? - ANS
Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
For unconscious do CPR.
CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - ANS In Cardiac Arrest. An
unconscious victim with an obstructed airway has similar steps but the process is not
called CPR
Depth of chest compression for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANS Adult and child: 2 inches
Infant: 1.5 inches
F.A.S.T. What does it stand for and what is it used to ID? - ANS Facial
drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time.
Used to ID Stroke
H.A.IN.E.S. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANS High Arm IN
Endangered Spine. It is used when a victim with a possible spinal injury begins to
throw up.
Hand placement for CPR for an:
Adult, Child, Infant - ANS Adult and child: Heel of one hand in center of chest
(on lower half of sternum) with the other hand on top
Infant: 2-3 fingers on center of chest (just below nipple line)
How can you protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogens when treating a
victim? - ANS Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable
gloves and a breathing barrier.
How to do head and chin support? - ANS One hand on chin and arm on chest,
other hand on back of head and arm under back. squeezing forearms together to
secure victim.
How to do in-line stabilization? - ANS Put the victims arms straight up above
the head and squeeze together around the biceps
Process of using AED - ANS Turn on machine. Apply the pads. Plug into
machine. Follow instructions. CPR should continue during the setup.
R.I.C.E. What does it stand for and when is it used? - ANS Rest. Immobilize.
Cold. Elevate.
Used for musculoskeletal injuries (broken bones, sprained joint)
