LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR FINAL EXAM SCRIPT
2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the Red Cross Mission?
Answer: Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates
human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power
of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
◉ Who started American Red Cross?
Answer: Clara Barton established American Red Cross in Dansville,
NY, on May 21, 1881.
◉ When did the American Red Cross establish its first aid, water
safety, and public health nursing programs?
Answer: By 1918, American Red Cross established its first aid, water
safety, and public health nursing programs.
◉ What are the Seven Fundamentals of American Red Cross?
Answer: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary
service, unity, and universality
,◉ What are the Five Critical Areas that the American Red Cross
Provide Care?
Answer: Response to people affected by disasters in the United
States
Support for members of the military and their families
Blood collection, processing and distribution
Safety training services and certification
International relief and development
◉ What Programs Does the American Red Cross Offer?
Answer: First Aid and CPR/AED training
Aquatics (Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety)
Babysitter's Training and Advanced Childcare Training
Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced
Life Support
Nurse Assistant Training and more
◉ What Lifeguarding Programs Does the American Red Cross
Provide?
Answer: Lifeguarding
Shallow Water Lifeguarding
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
Waterpark Lifeguarding
, Waterfront Lifeguarding
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
◉ When did the Red Cross receive its congressional charters?
Answer: The Red Cross received our first congressional charter in
1900 and a second in 1905, the year after Barton resigned from the
organization.
◉ What is the primary purpose of the American Red Cross
Lifeguarding program?
Answer: To train lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in
emergency situations, both in and out of the water like Water Rescue
Skills
Surveillance and Recognition
First Aid
Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
CPR
AED and more
◉ What are the Three Core Courses Provided by the American Red
Cross?
Answer: Lifeguarding
Shallow Water Lifeguarding
2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the Red Cross Mission?
Answer: Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates
human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power
of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
◉ Who started American Red Cross?
Answer: Clara Barton established American Red Cross in Dansville,
NY, on May 21, 1881.
◉ When did the American Red Cross establish its first aid, water
safety, and public health nursing programs?
Answer: By 1918, American Red Cross established its first aid, water
safety, and public health nursing programs.
◉ What are the Seven Fundamentals of American Red Cross?
Answer: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary
service, unity, and universality
,◉ What are the Five Critical Areas that the American Red Cross
Provide Care?
Answer: Response to people affected by disasters in the United
States
Support for members of the military and their families
Blood collection, processing and distribution
Safety training services and certification
International relief and development
◉ What Programs Does the American Red Cross Offer?
Answer: First Aid and CPR/AED training
Aquatics (Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety)
Babysitter's Training and Advanced Childcare Training
Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced
Life Support
Nurse Assistant Training and more
◉ What Lifeguarding Programs Does the American Red Cross
Provide?
Answer: Lifeguarding
Shallow Water Lifeguarding
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding
Waterpark Lifeguarding
, Waterfront Lifeguarding
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
◉ When did the Red Cross receive its congressional charters?
Answer: The Red Cross received our first congressional charter in
1900 and a second in 1905, the year after Barton resigned from the
organization.
◉ What is the primary purpose of the American Red Cross
Lifeguarding program?
Answer: To train lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in
emergency situations, both in and out of the water like Water Rescue
Skills
Surveillance and Recognition
First Aid
Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
CPR
AED and more
◉ What are the Three Core Courses Provided by the American Red
Cross?
Answer: Lifeguarding
Shallow Water Lifeguarding
