Lifeguard Scenario Test Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
submerged passive deep ADULT victim with pulse but no breathing - Answer: 1 ventilations every 5-6
seconds. after 2 minutes re-evaluate breathing and pulse. if no pulse, begin CPR for 2 min then AED
submerged passive deep CHILD/INFANT victim with pulse but no breathing - Answer: 1 ventilations
every 3 seconds. after 2 minutes re-evaluate breathing and pulse if no pulse begin CPR for 2 min then
AED
if the victim is not breathing and no pulse what should u do? - Answer: CPR, and crash bag should have
been brought to the scene. additional guard applies pads of AED and turn it on as soon as it's available
true or false: if victim is unresponsive but breathing and no spinal injury, place victim in a side lying
recovery position - Answer: true
submerged passive victim in deep water with no pulse and no breathing - Answer: CPR, and crash bag
should have been brought to the scene. additional guard applies pads of AED and turns it on as soon as
it's available
AED says no shock advised, what is next step? - Answer: CPR for 2 min
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 6 year old, you would perform how many compressions and
ventilations? - Answer: 30:2
A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for care, his mom
informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you
provide? - Answer: Call EMS and place the victim in a position that helps breathing.
what is useful to know when conducting a secondary assessment on a victim? what mnemonic? -
Answer: SAMPLE
Complete Solutions Graded A+
submerged passive deep ADULT victim with pulse but no breathing - Answer: 1 ventilations every 5-6
seconds. after 2 minutes re-evaluate breathing and pulse. if no pulse, begin CPR for 2 min then AED
submerged passive deep CHILD/INFANT victim with pulse but no breathing - Answer: 1 ventilations
every 3 seconds. after 2 minutes re-evaluate breathing and pulse if no pulse begin CPR for 2 min then
AED
if the victim is not breathing and no pulse what should u do? - Answer: CPR, and crash bag should have
been brought to the scene. additional guard applies pads of AED and turn it on as soon as it's available
true or false: if victim is unresponsive but breathing and no spinal injury, place victim in a side lying
recovery position - Answer: true
submerged passive victim in deep water with no pulse and no breathing - Answer: CPR, and crash bag
should have been brought to the scene. additional guard applies pads of AED and turns it on as soon as
it's available
AED says no shock advised, what is next step? - Answer: CPR for 2 min
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on an 6 year old, you would perform how many compressions and
ventilations? - Answer: 30:2
A boy clutches at his chest and has problems breathing. After obtaining consent for care, his mom
informs you that he has asthma, but he does not have his inhaler nearby. What care should you
provide? - Answer: Call EMS and place the victim in a position that helps breathing.
what is useful to know when conducting a secondary assessment on a victim? what mnemonic? -
Answer: SAMPLE
