39 American Red Cross Lifeguard Test
A with Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
1.You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does
not resurface. This person is probably: - Answer A passive victim who needs help.
2.Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - Answer 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. Answer Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
3.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? - Answer Extend a rescue tube to
him while remaining on deck, then provide any additional care.
4.Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - Answer Enforcing facility rules and
regulations and educating patrons about them
5.What should you do in the case of a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water? - Answer Minimize
movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique.
6.What steps should you take if you notice a person motionless in the water while scanning your zone? -
Answer Activate the EAP, enter the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe
exit point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed.
7.What applies to the situation if you are scanning the pool and witness a patron struggling while
swimming and then go under? - Answer You have duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue.
8.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?
- Answer Adjust his position slightly to remove the glare spot from his surveillance area.
A with Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
1.You notice a patron that is swimming laps who suddenly slips under water without a struggle and does
not resurface. This person is probably: - Answer A passive victim who needs help.
2.Primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include: - Answer 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. Answer Move the victim directly onto a backboard.
3.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? - Answer Extend a rescue tube to
him while remaining on deck, then provide any additional care.
4.Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - Answer Enforcing facility rules and
regulations and educating patrons about them
5.What should you do in the case of a head, neck or spinal injury in deep water? - Answer Minimize
movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique.
6.What steps should you take if you notice a person motionless in the water while scanning your zone? -
Answer Activate the EAP, enter the water, perform an appropriate rescue, move the victim to a safe
exit point, remove the victim from the water and provide emergency care as needed.
7.What applies to the situation if you are scanning the pool and witness a patron struggling while
swimming and then go under? - Answer You have duty to act and perform the appropriate rescue.
8.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?
- Answer Adjust his position slightly to remove the glare spot from his surveillance area.
