RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TEST 22
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without
struggle and does not resurface. This person probably - ANSWERA.) a passive
victim that needs help
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - ANSWERA)inspecting the pools d
rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in
the water by actively searching their assigned zone
It is very hot in you facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All the following
can help you stay alert EXCEPT: - ANSWERB.)jumping in the pool while on
surveillance duty to cool off
When completing an incident report: - ANSWERA.) collect factual info
When placing a responsive victim with a suspected head, neck and spinal injury on a
backboard , what in-line stabilization technique should you use? - ANSWERC.)the
over arm head splint
If three lifeguards are on duty , emergency back-up coverage takes place: -
ANSWERB.)when a lifeguard enters the water for rescue
When conducting a swim test: lifeguards should use the: - ANSWERC.)water
A child accidentally falls from the deck into the water and is in distress. After you
activate the emergency action plan (EAP) what steps should you take next? -
ANSWERC.) enter the water, approach the victim and bring them to a safe exit point
A couple of patrons start running on the pool deck. You blow your whistle to get their
attention. Next, you enforce the rules and regulations by; - ANSWERC.) telling them
that could slip and fall and must walk on the deck
When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual
inline stabilization is: - ANSWERA.) provided using the head splint technique
The objective of the facility safety team is to: - ANSWERB.)assist the lifeguards in
maintaining a safe environment and providing emergency care.
You are a lifeguard on surveillance duty during a busy family swim session. It is
important to: - ANSWERA.) scan all areas in your assigned zone of coverage, wear
your hip pack and carry your rescue tube with you at all times.
A head, neck or spinal injury rarely happens: - ANSWERA.) in deep water at a
supervised facility
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without
struggle and does not resurface. This person probably - ANSWERA.) a passive
victim that needs help
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - ANSWERA)inspecting the pools d
rescue equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in
the water by actively searching their assigned zone
It is very hot in you facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All the following
can help you stay alert EXCEPT: - ANSWERB.)jumping in the pool while on
surveillance duty to cool off
When completing an incident report: - ANSWERA.) collect factual info
When placing a responsive victim with a suspected head, neck and spinal injury on a
backboard , what in-line stabilization technique should you use? - ANSWERC.)the
over arm head splint
If three lifeguards are on duty , emergency back-up coverage takes place: -
ANSWERB.)when a lifeguard enters the water for rescue
When conducting a swim test: lifeguards should use the: - ANSWERC.)water
A child accidentally falls from the deck into the water and is in distress. After you
activate the emergency action plan (EAP) what steps should you take next? -
ANSWERC.) enter the water, approach the victim and bring them to a safe exit point
A couple of patrons start running on the pool deck. You blow your whistle to get their
attention. Next, you enforce the rules and regulations by; - ANSWERC.) telling them
that could slip and fall and must walk on the deck
When caring for a suspected head, neck or spinal injury in water, proper manual
inline stabilization is: - ANSWERA.) provided using the head splint technique
The objective of the facility safety team is to: - ANSWERB.)assist the lifeguards in
maintaining a safe environment and providing emergency care.
You are a lifeguard on surveillance duty during a busy family swim session. It is
important to: - ANSWERA.) scan all areas in your assigned zone of coverage, wear
your hip pack and carry your rescue tube with you at all times.
A head, neck or spinal injury rarely happens: - ANSWERA.) in deep water at a
supervised facility
