Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam 2025 – Practice
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Lifeguard Practice Test (Brand new!)
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Terms in this set (50)
What does the primary a. conduct surveillance
responsibility of a
lifeguard include?
A. conduct surveillance
B. administer swim tests
C. assist patrons with
questions
D. ensure that
resuscitation equipment is
working properly
In which scenario is a d. wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
lifeguard demonstrating
characteristics of
professional appearance
while conducting
surveillance
a. using a mobile phone
b. socializing with patrons
c. assuming a relaxed
posture
d. wearing a lifeguard
uniform properly
,What immediate action a. clear patrons from the water
should a lifeguard take
when they hear thunder in
the distance?
a. clear patrons from the
water
b. count the seconds
between claps of thunder
c. monitor weather reports
to watch for storms
d. allows patrons to
remain in the water until
lightning is spotted
A lifeguard is conducting b. side-in entry
surveillance from a
ground-level station. The
water depth in their zone
is 4 feet. A person at the
far end of their zone starts
to display active drowning
behaviors. The water in
front of their zone is
crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the
lifeguard use in this
situation?
a. stride jump
b. side-in entry
c. compact jump
d. run-and-swim entry
, A patron in the water is b. active drowning person
vertical, struggling to
keep their face above the
water, has their arms
extended to their sides, is
pressing down for support
and is not making any
forward progress in the
water.
Which situation do these
behaviors describe?
a. distressed swimmer
b. active drowning person
c. passive drowning
person
d. person with potential
spinal injury
Which behavior does a d. appears unresponsive in the water at the surface,
passive drowning person sinking, or on the bottom
exhibit?
a. may be clinging to the
line for support
b. struggles at the surface
of the water
c. has defined arm and leg
movements leading to
purposeful movement
d. appears unresponsive in
the water at the surface,
sinking, or on the bottom
Questions and Correct Answers/ Red Cross
Lifeguard Practice Test (Brand new!)
Save
Terms in this set (50)
What does the primary a. conduct surveillance
responsibility of a
lifeguard include?
A. conduct surveillance
B. administer swim tests
C. assist patrons with
questions
D. ensure that
resuscitation equipment is
working properly
In which scenario is a d. wearing the lifeguard uniform properly
lifeguard demonstrating
characteristics of
professional appearance
while conducting
surveillance
a. using a mobile phone
b. socializing with patrons
c. assuming a relaxed
posture
d. wearing a lifeguard
uniform properly
,What immediate action a. clear patrons from the water
should a lifeguard take
when they hear thunder in
the distance?
a. clear patrons from the
water
b. count the seconds
between claps of thunder
c. monitor weather reports
to watch for storms
d. allows patrons to
remain in the water until
lightning is spotted
A lifeguard is conducting b. side-in entry
surveillance from a
ground-level station. The
water depth in their zone
is 4 feet. A person at the
far end of their zone starts
to display active drowning
behaviors. The water in
front of their zone is
crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the
lifeguard use in this
situation?
a. stride jump
b. side-in entry
c. compact jump
d. run-and-swim entry
, A patron in the water is b. active drowning person
vertical, struggling to
keep their face above the
water, has their arms
extended to their sides, is
pressing down for support
and is not making any
forward progress in the
water.
Which situation do these
behaviors describe?
a. distressed swimmer
b. active drowning person
c. passive drowning
person
d. person with potential
spinal injury
Which behavior does a d. appears unresponsive in the water at the surface,
passive drowning person sinking, or on the bottom
exhibit?
a. may be clinging to the
line for support
b. struggles at the surface
of the water
c. has defined arm and leg
movements leading to
purposeful movement
d. appears unresponsive in
the water at the surface,
sinking, or on the bottom
