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LIFEGUARD RED CROSS NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
You are approaching a victim who is vertical in the water, near the
surface in 4 feet
of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious.
Which rescue should you use? - ANSWER-passive victim front
rescue
You are approaching a child who is facing away from you and
struggling to keep
their head above water. - ANSWER-active victim rear rescue
You are approaching a victim from behind who appears to be
unconscious - ANSWER-passive victim rear rescue followed by
extrication using backboard
a victim in the water is not breathing. what should you do? -
ANSWER-remove victim from water as soon as possible / if doing
so will delay care, provide in-water ventilations
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what are four core objectives in any rescue situation - ANSWER-
1. ensure the safety of the victim, yourself and others in the
vicinity. This includes the entry, approach, rescue, removal and
care provided
2. use a rescue technique that is appropriate and effective for the
situation
3. provide an appropriate assessment, always treating life-
threatening conditions first
4. handle the rescue with a sense of urgency
when completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use
SAMPLE to gather a brief history of the responsive victim. What
does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for? - ANSWER-S - signs and
symptoms
A - allergies
M - medications
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P - pertinent past medical history
L - last oral intake
E - events leading up to the incident
list five symptoms of sudden illnesses - ANSWER-1. nausea or
vomiting
2. sweating
3. severe headache
4. changes in skin color
5. difficulty speaking or slurred speech
list the general precautions for injury or sudden illness on land -
ANSWER-1. care for any life-threatening conditions
2. monitor their condition and watch for changes in LOC
3. keep the victim comfortable and reassure them
4. keep victim from getting chilled or overheated
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5. don't give them anything to eat or drink, unless the victim is
awake, able to swallow and follow simple commands and intake is
indicated based on the treatment recommendations
6. care for any other problems that develop
how should you provide care for a victim experiencing a diabetic
emergency - ANSWER-if the person is awake and can safely
swallow and follow simple commands, give them sugar (glucose
tablets - 15 to 20 grams).
if not available 15 to 20 grams of sugar can be given from several
sources including glucose - candies, jelly beans, orange juice, or
whole milk
when should you summon EMS personnel for a victim of a
diabetic emergency. Provide 2 examples - ANSWER-- the person
is unresponsive
- the person is responsive but not fully awake and is unable to
swallow
LIFEGUARD RED CROSS NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
You are approaching a victim who is vertical in the water, near the
surface in 4 feet
of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious.
Which rescue should you use? - ANSWER-passive victim front
rescue
You are approaching a child who is facing away from you and
struggling to keep
their head above water. - ANSWER-active victim rear rescue
You are approaching a victim from behind who appears to be
unconscious - ANSWER-passive victim rear rescue followed by
extrication using backboard
a victim in the water is not breathing. what should you do? -
ANSWER-remove victim from water as soon as possible / if doing
so will delay care, provide in-water ventilations
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what are four core objectives in any rescue situation - ANSWER-
1. ensure the safety of the victim, yourself and others in the
vicinity. This includes the entry, approach, rescue, removal and
care provided
2. use a rescue technique that is appropriate and effective for the
situation
3. provide an appropriate assessment, always treating life-
threatening conditions first
4. handle the rescue with a sense of urgency
when completing a secondary assessment, lifeguards use
SAMPLE to gather a brief history of the responsive victim. What
does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for? - ANSWER-S - signs and
symptoms
A - allergies
M - medications
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P - pertinent past medical history
L - last oral intake
E - events leading up to the incident
list five symptoms of sudden illnesses - ANSWER-1. nausea or
vomiting
2. sweating
3. severe headache
4. changes in skin color
5. difficulty speaking or slurred speech
list the general precautions for injury or sudden illness on land -
ANSWER-1. care for any life-threatening conditions
2. monitor their condition and watch for changes in LOC
3. keep the victim comfortable and reassure them
4. keep victim from getting chilled or overheated
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5. don't give them anything to eat or drink, unless the victim is
awake, able to swallow and follow simple commands and intake is
indicated based on the treatment recommendations
6. care for any other problems that develop
how should you provide care for a victim experiencing a diabetic
emergency - ANSWER-if the person is awake and can safely
swallow and follow simple commands, give them sugar (glucose
tablets - 15 to 20 grams).
if not available 15 to 20 grams of sugar can be given from several
sources including glucose - candies, jelly beans, orange juice, or
whole milk
when should you summon EMS personnel for a victim of a
diabetic emergency. Provide 2 examples - ANSWER-- the person
is unresponsive
- the person is responsive but not fully awake and is unable to
swallow
