AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TESTS A
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who
suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is
probably: - Answers :b. A passive victim who needs help.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - Answers :c. Inspecting the pool and
rescue equipment
before the facility opens and paying close
attention to patrons in the water by actively
scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
What should you do if a man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the
deck into the water and is in distress after you activate the emergency action plan? -
Answers :d. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining
on deck, then provide any additional care.
What should a lifeguard do if they can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of
the swimming area from the station because of glare from the afternoon sun to maintain
effective patron surveillance? - Answers :a. Adjust his position slightly to remove the
glare
spot from his surveillance area.
What should you after you blow your whistle at a patron running running on the deck to
enforce the rules and regulations? - Answers :c. Telling her she could slip or fall and
she must
walk on the deck.
When caring for a suspected head, neck or
spinal injury in water, proper manual in-line
stabilization is provided by: - Answers :b. Provided using the head splint technique.
Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and
supervisors as a team is: - Answers :b. One of the primary responsibilities of
a lifeguard.
You are a lifeguard on surveillance duty during a
busy family swim session. It is important to scan and carry: - Answers :b. Scan all areas
in your assigned zone of
coverage and carry your rescue tube with you
at all times.
13. A head, neck or spinal injury rarely happens where? - Answers :a. In deep water at
a supervised facility.
You notice a patron that is swimming laps who
suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does not resurface. This person is
probably: - Answers :b. A passive victim who needs help.
Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - Answers :c. Inspecting the pool and
rescue equipment
before the facility opens and paying close
attention to patrons in the water by actively
scanning the assigned area. b. Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
What should you do if a man is unexpectedly pushed from behind and falls from the
deck into the water and is in distress after you activate the emergency action plan? -
Answers :d. Extend a rescue tube to him while remaining
on deck, then provide any additional care.
What should a lifeguard do if they can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of
the swimming area from the station because of glare from the afternoon sun to maintain
effective patron surveillance? - Answers :a. Adjust his position slightly to remove the
glare
spot from his surveillance area.
What should you after you blow your whistle at a patron running running on the deck to
enforce the rules and regulations? - Answers :c. Telling her she could slip or fall and
she must
walk on the deck.
When caring for a suspected head, neck or
spinal injury in water, proper manual in-line
stabilization is provided by: - Answers :b. Provided using the head splint technique.
Working with other lifeguards, facility staff and
supervisors as a team is: - Answers :b. One of the primary responsibilities of
a lifeguard.
You are a lifeguard on surveillance duty during a
busy family swim session. It is important to scan and carry: - Answers :b. Scan all areas
in your assigned zone of
coverage and carry your rescue tube with you
at all times.
13. A head, neck or spinal injury rarely happens where? - Answers :a. In deep water at
a supervised facility.
