LIFEGUARD WRITTEN TEST 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
, The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________
and to
protect ____________________. - ANSWERpatron safety and protect lives
In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? -
ANSWERKnowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, courteous and consistent,
positive, professional
What different environments employ lifeguards? - ANSWERlakes, beaches, coves, pool
clubs, community pools
The certificates you earn in this class will prepare you for working in which
environment(s)? - ANSWER*very environment that hires red cross certified lifeguards
List one decision that a lifeguard may have to make? - ANSWERF.I.N.D
The FIND model stands for: - ANSWERFigure out the problem, identify the possible
solutions, name the pros and cons for each solution, decide which solutions is best
Duty to act _____ - ANSWERA legal responsibility to respond to an emergency while
on the job.
Standard of care - ANSWERThe benchmark by which the actions of a caregiver with
similar training and experience is measured.
Negligence _____ - ANSWERA failure to act or to use reasonable care that results in
injury or that causes further harm.
Good Samaritan laws _____ - ANSWERStatutes that generally provide legal protection
to
people who willingly (without a duty to act) give
emergency care without being negligent or accepting
anything in return
Consent ______ - ANSWERPermission to provide care given by an injured adult or
the parent of an injured child to a rescuer or caregiver.
This permission is implied when the adult is
unresponsive or the child is unattended.
Refusal of care ______ - ANSWERAn unwillingness to receive first aid or medical
treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent
or guardian) who must give consent.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
, The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to ensure _____________ _____________
and to
protect ____________________. - ANSWERpatron safety and protect lives
In what ways should a professional lifeguard be prepared for his or her job? -
ANSWERKnowledgeable and skilled , reliable, mature, courteous and consistent,
positive, professional
What different environments employ lifeguards? - ANSWERlakes, beaches, coves, pool
clubs, community pools
The certificates you earn in this class will prepare you for working in which
environment(s)? - ANSWER*very environment that hires red cross certified lifeguards
List one decision that a lifeguard may have to make? - ANSWERF.I.N.D
The FIND model stands for: - ANSWERFigure out the problem, identify the possible
solutions, name the pros and cons for each solution, decide which solutions is best
Duty to act _____ - ANSWERA legal responsibility to respond to an emergency while
on the job.
Standard of care - ANSWERThe benchmark by which the actions of a caregiver with
similar training and experience is measured.
Negligence _____ - ANSWERA failure to act or to use reasonable care that results in
injury or that causes further harm.
Good Samaritan laws _____ - ANSWERStatutes that generally provide legal protection
to
people who willingly (without a duty to act) give
emergency care without being negligent or accepting
anything in return
Consent ______ - ANSWERPermission to provide care given by an injured adult or
the parent of an injured child to a rescuer or caregiver.
This permission is implied when the adult is
unresponsive or the child is unattended.
Refusal of care ______ - ANSWERAn unwillingness to receive first aid or medical
treatment expressed by a victim (or the victim's parent
or guardian) who must give consent.
