RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING MULTIPLE
CHOICE 2026 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT FULL
SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ Why should you stop giving CPR? Answer: If the scene becomes
unsafe, you find a sign of life, AED is ready to use, you are too
exhausted to continue, or another trained responder takes over.
⩥ What are the steps in treating a burn? Answer: Check the scene for
safety, stop the burning by removing the person from the source of the
burn, check for life threatening conditions, cool the burn with large
amounts of cold running water, cover the burn loosely, with a sterile
dressing, prevent infection, take steps to minimize shock, keep the
person from getting chilled or overheated, comfort and reassure the
person.
⩥ How should a splint be applied? Answer: Around the injury, top and
bottom, check for skin discoloration and circulation
⩥ How do you care for a person who is having a seizure? Answer: You
call 911 and try to calm them down
⩥ What is a stroke? Answer: Blood clot to the brain
, ⩥ What is a diabetic emergency? Answer: When diabetics have too
much sugar or don't have enough and need sugar.
⩥ What is a open fracture? Answer: Bone sticking out of skin
⩥ What do you do for someone suffering from heat exhaustion? Answer:
Give them cool water, elevate them, call 911, take off their clothes, and
get a fan on them.
⩥ What are the stages of heat exhaustion from least to most severe?
Answer: Cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke
⩥ How should you care for someone with frostbite? Answer: Keep the
blood flowing, get cold wet clothes, anything wet off of them.
⩥ What are the steps in caring for a bleeding wound? Answer: Apply
pressure, wrap around the wound
⩥ What are the signs for internal bleeding? Answer: Can taste iron, red /
blue skin, tender, swollen or bruised skin, vomiting, or coughing blood.
⩥ What does FAST stand for? Answer: Face, arm, speech, and time.
CHOICE 2026 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT FULL
SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ Why should you stop giving CPR? Answer: If the scene becomes
unsafe, you find a sign of life, AED is ready to use, you are too
exhausted to continue, or another trained responder takes over.
⩥ What are the steps in treating a burn? Answer: Check the scene for
safety, stop the burning by removing the person from the source of the
burn, check for life threatening conditions, cool the burn with large
amounts of cold running water, cover the burn loosely, with a sterile
dressing, prevent infection, take steps to minimize shock, keep the
person from getting chilled or overheated, comfort and reassure the
person.
⩥ How should a splint be applied? Answer: Around the injury, top and
bottom, check for skin discoloration and circulation
⩥ How do you care for a person who is having a seizure? Answer: You
call 911 and try to calm them down
⩥ What is a stroke? Answer: Blood clot to the brain
, ⩥ What is a diabetic emergency? Answer: When diabetics have too
much sugar or don't have enough and need sugar.
⩥ What is a open fracture? Answer: Bone sticking out of skin
⩥ What do you do for someone suffering from heat exhaustion? Answer:
Give them cool water, elevate them, call 911, take off their clothes, and
get a fan on them.
⩥ What are the stages of heat exhaustion from least to most severe?
Answer: Cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke
⩥ How should you care for someone with frostbite? Answer: Keep the
blood flowing, get cold wet clothes, anything wet off of them.
⩥ What are the steps in caring for a bleeding wound? Answer: Apply
pressure, wrap around the wound
⩥ What are the signs for internal bleeding? Answer: Can taste iron, red /
blue skin, tender, swollen or bruised skin, vomiting, or coughing blood.
⩥ What does FAST stand for? Answer: Face, arm, speech, and time.
