AMERICAN RED CROSS QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Chapter 1 - ANSWERChapter 1
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 responsibilty. -
ANSWER1) Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance
2) Preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situation or behaviors
3) Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management
List 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 may help
4) Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be
wrong or what you can do to help
5) Explain what you plan to do
The size of a zone should allow for a lifeguard to recognize an emergency, reach the
victim, extricate and provide ventilation within: - ANSWER1 1/2 minute
What is the difference between total and zone coverage? - ANSWERTotal: only one
lifeguard is conducting patron surveillance for an entire pool while on duty
Zone: swimming area is divided into separate zones with a lifeguard for each zone
Lifeguards should be actively ________ their zones. - ANSWERSearching
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. What won't help you deal with
the monotony? - ANSWERSwing your whistle landyard
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification? How
does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get re-certified? -
ANSWERCertification is good for 2 years.
Take a review course to get re-certified.
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - ANSWER~To
ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform
their job
~To ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue
equipment and emergency action plans
~To ensure lifeguards understands codes, rules and regulations of the facility
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
, Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and
practice to EAP? - ANSWERIt is important because it gives lifeguards a chance to
work on different roles together and team rescues are really important.
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
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANSWERIt helps
lifeguards to work with people from your facility and keeps your skills fresh.
List four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training. - ANSWER1)
Water and land rescues skills
2) Emergency response drills
3) Decision-making protocols
4) Records, reports, and physical conditions
Chapter 2 - ANSWERChapter 2
What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? -
ANSWER~ Eye protection
~ *Gloves
~ Foot wear
~ *Resuscitation masks
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? -
ANSWER~ Whistle
~ Rescue tube
~ Hip pack
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on
duty? - ANSWER~ Backboards
~ First Aid Kits
~ AED
~ BBM
As a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSWERConsistently enforcing your
facility's rules and regualtions
List five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility. -
ANSWER1) Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty
2) No running, pushing, or rough play
3) Obey lifeguard instructions at all times
4) Dive only in designated areas
5) No alcoholic beverages or drugs use allowed
Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready". - ANSWERIt means that
you need to have all your PPEs (rescues tube, hip pack with mask and gloves) ready
if there is a rescue.
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Chapter 1 - ANSWERChapter 1
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 responsibilty. -
ANSWER1) Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance
2) Preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situation or behaviors
3) Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management
List 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 may help
4) Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be
wrong or what you can do to help
5) Explain what you plan to do
The size of a zone should allow for a lifeguard to recognize an emergency, reach the
victim, extricate and provide ventilation within: - ANSWER1 1/2 minute
What is the difference between total and zone coverage? - ANSWERTotal: only one
lifeguard is conducting patron surveillance for an entire pool while on duty
Zone: swimming area is divided into separate zones with a lifeguard for each zone
Lifeguards should be actively ________ their zones. - ANSWERSearching
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. What won't help you deal with
the monotony? - ANSWERSwing your whistle landyard
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification? How
does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get re-certified? -
ANSWERCertification is good for 2 years.
Take a review course to get re-certified.
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - ANSWER~To
ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform
their job
~To ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue
equipment and emergency action plans
~To ensure lifeguards understands codes, rules and regulations of the facility
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
, Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and
practice to EAP? - ANSWERIt is important because it gives lifeguards a chance to
work on different roles together and team rescues are really important.
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
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANSWERIt helps
lifeguards to work with people from your facility and keeps your skills fresh.
List four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training. - ANSWER1)
Water and land rescues skills
2) Emergency response drills
3) Decision-making protocols
4) Records, reports, and physical conditions
Chapter 2 - ANSWERChapter 2
What items are considered to be personal protective equipment for a lifeguard? -
ANSWER~ Eye protection
~ *Gloves
~ Foot wear
~ *Resuscitation masks
What equipment should be worn or carried by a lifeguard at all times while on duty? -
ANSWER~ Whistle
~ Rescue tube
~ Hip pack
What safety equipment/items should be easily accessible for a lifeguard while on
duty? - ANSWER~ Backboards
~ First Aid Kits
~ AED
~ BBM
As a lifeguard, you are responsible for: - ANSWERConsistently enforcing your
facility's rules and regualtions
List five common rules and regulations often posted at an aquatic facility. -
ANSWER1) Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty
2) No running, pushing, or rough play
3) Obey lifeguard instructions at all times
4) Dive only in designated areas
5) No alcoholic beverages or drugs use allowed
Explain what it means to be "equipped and rescue-ready". - ANSWERIt means that
you need to have all your PPEs (rescues tube, hip pack with mask and gloves) ready
if there is a rescue.
