LIFEGUARDING SKILLS EXAM B 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
She is in danger of becoming an active victim if not assisted - ANS During a morning adult lap
swim, you notice a swimmer who slows down and is no longer able to make any forward
progress. Which of the following is true?
Information about what type of chemicals are in use at the facility. - ANS The hazard
communication standard includes having MSDS information available. What is included in this
information?
Minimize movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique. - ANS For
a head, neck or spinal injury in the water
When a lifeguard enters the water for a rescue. - ANS If three lifeguards are on duty,
emergency backup coverage takes place
You should suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. Immediately provide manual stabilization of
the victim's head and neck and summon EMS personnel. - ANS A patron comes up to you
complaining of neck pain. He says his hands and feet are tingling. What injury might you
suspect, and what care would you provide?
Ensuring there are multiple activities planned for the group - ANS Which of the following is
the least important for a safe group visit to a pool?
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, AFRs require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention. -
ANS Which of the following is true about accidental fecal releases (AFRs)?
Head splint. - ANS A technique used in the water to minimize movement of the victim's head
and neck is the
You have been assigned to total coverage - ANS Which of the following is true if the manager
of the facility has assigned you as the only lifeguard conducting patron surveillance?
Move him into the H.A.IN.E.S. position. - ANS You enter the mechanical room andfind a
maintenance worker lying on his back on the floor next to a ladder. You check the scene and
determine it is safe to enter. During your primary assessment, you find the victim is
unconscious but breathing.Youmustleavetogethelp. What shouldyou do?
Gloves, resuscitation mask, rescue tube - ANS Which of the following pieces of equipment
must a lifeguard have instantly accessible at all times?
Following rescue procedures, informing management and conducting staff debriefings. -
ANS During an in service training, lifeguardspractice the steps of an emergency action plan,
such as
Immediately stop him from continuing the activity and explain the dangers of the activity. -
ANS You are lifeguarding during a family swim session when you notice a swimmer
swimming full lengths of the pool under water. What should you do?
If the victim is not breathing, you would remove the victim from the water. - ANS Which of
the following is true of a submerged unconscious victim in deep water that you suspect has a
spinal injury?
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
She is in danger of becoming an active victim if not assisted - ANS During a morning adult lap
swim, you notice a swimmer who slows down and is no longer able to make any forward
progress. Which of the following is true?
Information about what type of chemicals are in use at the facility. - ANS The hazard
communication standard includes having MSDS information available. What is included in this
information?
Minimize movement of the victim's head and neck using the head splint technique. - ANS For
a head, neck or spinal injury in the water
When a lifeguard enters the water for a rescue. - ANS If three lifeguards are on duty,
emergency backup coverage takes place
You should suspect a head, neck or spinal injury. Immediately provide manual stabilization of
the victim's head and neck and summon EMS personnel. - ANS A patron comes up to you
complaining of neck pain. He says his hands and feet are tingling. What injury might you
suspect, and what care would you provide?
Ensuring there are multiple activities planned for the group - ANS Which of the following is
the least important for a safe group visit to a pool?
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, AFRs require water treatment, temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention. -
ANS Which of the following is true about accidental fecal releases (AFRs)?
Head splint. - ANS A technique used in the water to minimize movement of the victim's head
and neck is the
You have been assigned to total coverage - ANS Which of the following is true if the manager
of the facility has assigned you as the only lifeguard conducting patron surveillance?
Move him into the H.A.IN.E.S. position. - ANS You enter the mechanical room andfind a
maintenance worker lying on his back on the floor next to a ladder. You check the scene and
determine it is safe to enter. During your primary assessment, you find the victim is
unconscious but breathing.Youmustleavetogethelp. What shouldyou do?
Gloves, resuscitation mask, rescue tube - ANS Which of the following pieces of equipment
must a lifeguard have instantly accessible at all times?
Following rescue procedures, informing management and conducting staff debriefings. -
ANS During an in service training, lifeguardspractice the steps of an emergency action plan,
such as
Immediately stop him from continuing the activity and explain the dangers of the activity. -
ANS You are lifeguarding during a family swim session when you notice a swimmer
swimming full lengths of the pool under water. What should you do?
If the victim is not breathing, you would remove the victim from the water. - ANS Which of
the following is true of a submerged unconscious victim in deep water that you suspect has a
spinal injury?
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