AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
TEST EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Characteristics of a lifeguard - ANS Knowledgeable and skilled, reliable, mature, courteous
and consistent, positive, professional, healthy and fit
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - ANS Written procedures that guide the actions of lifeguards
and other staff members in emergencies
FIND - ANS A decision-making model that can help guide you through the process of a non-
emergency situation
F in FIND - ANS Figure out the problem.
I in FIND - ANS Identify possible solutions.
N in FIND - ANS Name the pros and cons for each solution.
D in FIND - ANS Decide which solution is best, then act on it.
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, Duty to act - ANS While on the job, you have a legal responsibility to act in an emergency.
Failure to adhere to this duty could result in legal action.
Standard of care - ANS • Communicate proper information and warnings to help prevent
injuries.
• Recognize someone in need of care.
• Attempt to rescue those needing assistance.
• Provide emergency care according to your level of training.
Negligence - ANS • Failing to control or stop any behaviors that could result in further harm
or injury.
• Failing to provide care.
• Providing inappropriate care.
• Providing care beyond the scope of practice or level of training.
Abandonment - ANS Once care is initiated, it must be continued until emergency medical
services (EMS) personnel or someone with equal or greater training arrives and takes over.
Confidentiality - ANS Sharing personal information with individuals not directly associated
with an injured person's medical care may constitute a breach of the victim's privacy.
Consent - ANS An injured or ill person must give permission before responders can provide
first aid and emergency care
Refusal of care - ANS Even though someone may be seriously injured, his or her wishes must
be honored.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANS The specialized clothing, equipment and supplies
used to prevent you from coming into direct contact with a victim's body fluids.
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TEST EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Characteristics of a lifeguard - ANS Knowledgeable and skilled, reliable, mature, courteous
and consistent, positive, professional, healthy and fit
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) - ANS Written procedures that guide the actions of lifeguards
and other staff members in emergencies
FIND - ANS A decision-making model that can help guide you through the process of a non-
emergency situation
F in FIND - ANS Figure out the problem.
I in FIND - ANS Identify possible solutions.
N in FIND - ANS Name the pros and cons for each solution.
D in FIND - ANS Decide which solution is best, then act on it.
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, Duty to act - ANS While on the job, you have a legal responsibility to act in an emergency.
Failure to adhere to this duty could result in legal action.
Standard of care - ANS • Communicate proper information and warnings to help prevent
injuries.
• Recognize someone in need of care.
• Attempt to rescue those needing assistance.
• Provide emergency care according to your level of training.
Negligence - ANS • Failing to control or stop any behaviors that could result in further harm
or injury.
• Failing to provide care.
• Providing inappropriate care.
• Providing care beyond the scope of practice or level of training.
Abandonment - ANS Once care is initiated, it must be continued until emergency medical
services (EMS) personnel or someone with equal or greater training arrives and takes over.
Confidentiality - ANS Sharing personal information with individuals not directly associated
with an injured person's medical care may constitute a breach of the victim's privacy.
Consent - ANS An injured or ill person must give permission before responders can provide
first aid and emergency care
Refusal of care - ANS Even though someone may be seriously injured, his or her wishes must
be honored.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANS The specialized clothing, equipment and supplies
used to prevent you from coming into direct contact with a victim's body fluids.
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