Lifeguard Test: Red Cross E X A M 2 0 2 6 N E W E S T ! ! A C T U A L
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
When providing care during an emergency, which of the following should
you do first?
a. Size-up the scene while forming an initial impression.
b. Check for responsiveness.
c. Perform a primary assessment.
d. Summon more advanced medical personnel.
A
As the first rescuer on the scene, you are performing CPR on an adult. When
performing chest compressions, how deeply should you compress the chest?
a. About 2 inches
b. At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches
c. About 1½ inches
d. At least 1 inch but no more than 2 inches
B
CPR should be performed on which of the following victims?
a. One who is in cardiac arrest
b. One who is conscious and is choking
c. One who is experiencing difficulty breathing
d. One who responds to painful stimuli
A
,What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?
a. Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain
damage and death.
b. Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart rhythm and
significantly increase the Vitim's chance for survival.
c. Advanced life support using advanced medical personnel who can
provide the proper tools and medication needed to continue the
lifesaving care.
d. Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of the emergency
response system.
D
You are providing care to a victim suspected of having a heart attack. Which of
the following would you do first?
a. Summon EMS personnel.
b. Loosen any tight clothing.
c. Monitor the victim's appearance.
d. Provide comfort to the victim.
A
Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), you
should:
a. Check for breathing.
b. Give abdominal thrusts.
c. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
d. Give chest compressions.
C
, To ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest compressions, you should:
a. Keep your shoulders directly over your hands and bend your elbows.
b. Compress the victim's chest to a shallow depth
c. Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand placement and full chest
recoil.
d. Place the victim on a soft, flat surface
C
A lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the
swimming area from their station because of glare from the afternoon sun. To
maintain effective
patron surveillance, the lifeguard should:
a. Document the issue and present it at next month's staff meeting.
b. Adjust their position slightly to remove the glare from the surveillance
area.
c. Leave the area to find the supervisor for assistance.
d. Stay in the same position since the patrons are strong swimmers.
B
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
When providing care during an emergency, which of the following should
you do first?
a. Size-up the scene while forming an initial impression.
b. Check for responsiveness.
c. Perform a primary assessment.
d. Summon more advanced medical personnel.
A
As the first rescuer on the scene, you are performing CPR on an adult. When
performing chest compressions, how deeply should you compress the chest?
a. About 2 inches
b. At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches
c. About 1½ inches
d. At least 1 inch but no more than 2 inches
B
CPR should be performed on which of the following victims?
a. One who is in cardiac arrest
b. One who is conscious and is choking
c. One who is experiencing difficulty breathing
d. One who responds to painful stimuli
A
,What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival?
a. Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain
damage and death.
b. Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart rhythm and
significantly increase the Vitim's chance for survival.
c. Advanced life support using advanced medical personnel who can
provide the proper tools and medication needed to continue the
lifesaving care.
d. Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of the emergency
response system.
D
You are providing care to a victim suspected of having a heart attack. Which of
the following would you do first?
a. Summon EMS personnel.
b. Loosen any tight clothing.
c. Monitor the victim's appearance.
d. Provide comfort to the victim.
A
Once you have turned on the automated external defibrillator (AED), you
should:
a. Check for breathing.
b. Give abdominal thrusts.
c. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
d. Give chest compressions.
C
, To ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest compressions, you should:
a. Keep your shoulders directly over your hands and bend your elbows.
b. Compress the victim's chest to a shallow depth
c. Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand placement and full chest
recoil.
d. Place the victim on a soft, flat surface
C
A lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons at one side of the
swimming area from their station because of glare from the afternoon sun. To
maintain effective
patron surveillance, the lifeguard should:
a. Document the issue and present it at next month's staff meeting.
b. Adjust their position slightly to remove the glare from the surveillance
area.
c. Leave the area to find the supervisor for assistance.
d. Stay in the same position since the patrons are strong swimmers.
B
