LIFEGUARD RED CROSS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS (2025/2026 VERSION)

LIFEGUARD RED CROSS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS (2025/2026 VERSION)
1. What type of equipment need to be with you when you
are on guard? - ANSWER>>>• Gloves
• Resuscitation mask
• Rescue tube


2. When do you suspect a person may have a head, neck or
spinal injury? - ANSWER>>>• Entering head-first into the
shallow water
• Entering the water from a height
• Striking a submerged or floating object
• Receiving a blow to the head

, • Colliding with another swimmer
• Striking the water with high impact


3. When you have a suspected spinal injury, what order do
you secure the straps onto the backboard? - ANSWER>>>Upper
chest, hips, thighs


4. True or false. When I approach a victim, I should never
look away from the victim - ANSWER>>>True


5. True or false. I want to size up the scene before I jump in
the water to make a rescue - ANSWER>>>False


Patron safety, protect lives, enforce rules - ANSWER>>>What is
your primary role?


carry equipment, surveillance, monitoring, enforcing rules,
recognize and respond quickly, teamwork - ANSWER>>>What
are the primary responsibilities