Lifeguard r24 Final Exam Study Guide
2025-2026 Exam Question And
Answers
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
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A. Conduct surveillance |
B. Administer swim tests. | |
C. Assist patrons with questions
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D. Ensure that resuscitation equipment is working -
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✔ANASWER✔-A
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of
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professional appearance while conducting surveillance?
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A. Using a mobile phone
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B. Socializing with patrons | |
C. Assuming a relaxed posture | | |
,D. Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly - ✔ANASWER✔-D | | | | | |
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear
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thunder in the distance?
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A. Clear patrons from the water | | | |
B. Count the seconds between claps of thunder| | | | | |
C. Monitor weather reports to watch for storms | | | | | |
D. Allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning is sighted -
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✔ANASWER✔-A
A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station.
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The water depth in their zone is 4 feet. A person at the far end of
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their zone starts to display active drowning behaviors. The water in
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front of their zone is crowded with patrons. Which entry should the
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lifeguard use in this situation?
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a. Stride jump |
b. Slide-in entry |
c. Compact jump |
d. Run-and-swim entry - ✔ANASWER✔-b | | |
A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above
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the water, has their arms extended to their sides, is pressing down
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for support and is not making any forward
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, progress in the water. Which situation do these behaviors describe?
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a. Distressed swimmer |
b. Active drowning person | |
c. Passive drowning person | |
d. Person with potential spinal injury - ✔ANASWER✔-b
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Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
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a. May be clinging to a line for support
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b. Struggles at the surface of the water | | | | | |
c. Has defined arm and leg movements leading to purposeful
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movement
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d. Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on
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the bottom - ✔ANASWER✔-d
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How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
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a. Every 15 seconds | |
b. Every 30 seconds | |
c. Every 45 seconds | |
d. Every 90 seconds - ✔ANASWER✔-b
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2025-2026 Exam Question And
Answers
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
| | | | | | | |
A. Conduct surveillance |
B. Administer swim tests. | |
C. Assist patrons with questions
| | |
D. Ensure that resuscitation equipment is working -
| | | | | |
✔ANASWER✔-A
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of
| | | | | | | |
professional appearance while conducting surveillance?
| | | | |
A. Using a mobile phone
| | |
B. Socializing with patrons | |
C. Assuming a relaxed posture | | |
,D. Wearing the lifeguard uniform properly - ✔ANASWER✔-D | | | | | |
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear
| | | | | | | | |
thunder in the distance?
| | | |
A. Clear patrons from the water | | | |
B. Count the seconds between claps of thunder| | | | | |
C. Monitor weather reports to watch for storms | | | | | |
D. Allow patrons to remain in the water until lightning is sighted -
| | | | | | | | | | |
✔ANASWER✔-A
A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station.
| | | | | | | |
The water depth in their zone is 4 feet. A person at the far end of
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
their zone starts to display active drowning behaviors. The water in
| | | | | | | | | | |
front of their zone is crowded with patrons. Which entry should the
| | | | | | | | | | | |
lifeguard use in this situation?
| | | | |
a. Stride jump |
b. Slide-in entry |
c. Compact jump |
d. Run-and-swim entry - ✔ANASWER✔-b | | |
A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above
| | | | | | | | | | | |
the water, has their arms extended to their sides, is pressing down
| | | | | | | | | | | |
for support and is not making any forward
| | | | | | | |
, progress in the water. Which situation do these behaviors describe?
| | | | | | | | |
a. Distressed swimmer |
b. Active drowning person | |
c. Passive drowning person | |
d. Person with potential spinal injury - ✔ANASWER✔-b
| | | | | |
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
| | | | | | |
a. May be clinging to a line for support
| | | | | | |
b. Struggles at the surface of the water | | | | | |
c. Has defined arm and leg movements leading to purposeful
| | | | | | | |
movement
|
d. Appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking or on
| | | | | | | | | |
the bottom - ✔ANASWER✔-d
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How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
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a. Every 15 seconds | |
b. Every 30 seconds | |
c. Every 45 seconds | |
d. Every 90 seconds - ✔ANASWER✔-b
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