LIFEGUARD EXAM QUESTIONS –
2024 EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission when
providing care... -ANSUse personal protection equipment (PPE), like disposable gloves
and a breathing barrier when giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? -ANSholding the throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler? -ANScall for
an EMS and have them sit or lie in a way that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? -ANSturn them on their side and clear
their airway
What your initial impression is... -ANShow does the victim look as you size up the
scene?
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an infant? -ANS2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? -ANSRescue
breaths (ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? -ANSremove with
gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? -ANSuse your senses to see if the
scene is safe, form an initial impression, and put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? -ANSgasping for breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? -ANSat least 2
inches, no more than 2.4
What should you do if an AED does not advise a shock? -ANScontinue CPR for 2
minutes
2024 EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The best way to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogen transmission when
providing care... -ANSUse personal protection equipment (PPE), like disposable gloves
and a breathing barrier when giving care.
What is the universal sign of choking? -ANSholding the throat
What should you do if someone having asthma doesn't have their inhaler? -ANScall for
an EMS and have them sit or lie in a way that makes breathing easy
What should you do if your victim is vomiting? -ANSturn them on their side and clear
their airway
What your initial impression is... -ANShow does the victim look as you size up the
scene?
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions on an infant? -ANS2
If an adult victim has a pulse but isn't breathing, you need to do what? -ANSRescue
breaths (ventilations) at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds
How should you remove a medication patch when using an AED? -ANSremove with
gloves
What should you do when approaching a victim? -ANSuse your senses to see if the
scene is safe, form an initial impression, and put on your PPE
What is one of the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress? -ANSgasping for breath
How deep should your compressions on an adult be during CPR? -ANSat least 2
inches, no more than 2.4
What should you do if an AED does not advise a shock? -ANScontinue CPR for 2
minutes
