NASCO Lifeguard Written Test Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Define drowning - CORRECT ANSWER the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the
presence of fluid
Define dry drowning - CORRECT ANSWER when water is not present in the lungs
Define wet drowning - CORRECT ANSWER water is present in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue - CORRECT ANSWER nose up,
stable, and breathing
What is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER nothing
An easy way to summarize the CPR sequence is the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER check, yell, airway, breathe, press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - CORRECT ANSWER 38
seconds
What are five roles of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER recognition, prevention,
rescue, initiation, support
How many hours of inservice are required per month? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 hours
Explain, "If you don't see the victim nothing else matters" - CORRECT ANSWER if
you can't see it, you can't do anything about it
In order to minimize exposure to UVA rays a lifeguard should wear the following items: -
CORRECT ANSWER t-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
Common symptoms of dehydration include.... - CORRECT ANSWER headaches,
difficulty going to the bathroom, dry mucous membrane
True or False: Training and physical conditioning are not important in lifeguarding? -
CORRECT ANSWER False
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Define drowning - CORRECT ANSWER the loss of spontaneous respiration due to the
presence of fluid
Define dry drowning - CORRECT ANSWER when water is not present in the lungs
Define wet drowning - CORRECT ANSWER water is present in the lungs
What is the primary objective of any in water rescue - CORRECT ANSWER nose up,
stable, and breathing
What is the worst thing a lifeguard could do for a victim in any emergency situation? -
CORRECT ANSWER nothing
An easy way to summarize the CPR sequence is the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER check, yell, airway, breathe, press
What was the fastest drowning ever recorded by NASCO? - CORRECT ANSWER 38
seconds
What are five roles of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER recognition, prevention,
rescue, initiation, support
How many hours of inservice are required per month? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 hours
Explain, "If you don't see the victim nothing else matters" - CORRECT ANSWER if
you can't see it, you can't do anything about it
In order to minimize exposure to UVA rays a lifeguard should wear the following items: -
CORRECT ANSWER t-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
Common symptoms of dehydration include.... - CORRECT ANSWER headaches,
difficulty going to the bathroom, dry mucous membrane
True or False: Training and physical conditioning are not important in lifeguarding? -
CORRECT ANSWER False
