RED CROSS LIFEGUARD WRITTEN TEST
NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What equipment should a lifeguard carry and why? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tube-capable of keeping multi victims afloat
Hip pack- holds PPE
Whistle- used to activate the EAP
How long should it take a lifeguard to notice and get prepared for an
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 30 seconds
What is a laryngospasm? - CORRECT ANSWER-a SUDDEN closure of the
larynx
What is hyperventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER-breathing faster than
normal
What is a lifeguards primary responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-to ensure
safety and protect lives
What is a lifeguard team? - CORRECT ANSWER-the other lifeguards you
will work with
,What is a safety team? - CORRECT ANSWER-the lifeguards on duty when
you activate the EAP, along with the EMS that will arrive when called
How many hours of inservice are lifeguards expected to participate in every
month? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 hours a month
What are the legal considerations for lifeguards? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Duty to act
2. Neglagence
3. Abandonment
4. Standard of care
5. Confidentiality
6. Documentation
7. Consent
8. Refusal of care
9. Good Samaritan law
A Red Cross swim test includes the following: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
entering the water, fully submerged
2. recover and remain treading/floating for 1 minute
3. rotate 360 degrees and get ready to exit
4. swim on front/back for 25 yards
5. exit
After an emergency has been resolved, what does a lifeguard do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-R-report incident
, A-advise the victim
R-release the victim
Name the 2 types of assists - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Simple assist
2. Reaching assist
Name the 2 types of surface dives - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Head-first
surface dive
2. Feet-first surface dive
Procedures for a water emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Activate the
EAP
2. Enter water if necessary
3. Perform appropriate rescue
4. Move victim to a safe exit
5. Remove victim
6. Provide emergency care
7. RAR (report, advice, release)
Guidelines for effective scanning include... - CORRECT ANSWER-scanning
your zone, staying focused, maintaining active posture, searching the entire
volume of water and moving your head and eyes.
How long does it take for brain damage, or even death, to occur once a
victim is drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER-4-6 minutes
NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What equipment should a lifeguard carry and why? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tube-capable of keeping multi victims afloat
Hip pack- holds PPE
Whistle- used to activate the EAP
How long should it take a lifeguard to notice and get prepared for an
emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-less than 30 seconds
What is a laryngospasm? - CORRECT ANSWER-a SUDDEN closure of the
larynx
What is hyperventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER-breathing faster than
normal
What is a lifeguards primary responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER-to ensure
safety and protect lives
What is a lifeguard team? - CORRECT ANSWER-the other lifeguards you
will work with
,What is a safety team? - CORRECT ANSWER-the lifeguards on duty when
you activate the EAP, along with the EMS that will arrive when called
How many hours of inservice are lifeguards expected to participate in every
month? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 hours a month
What are the legal considerations for lifeguards? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Duty to act
2. Neglagence
3. Abandonment
4. Standard of care
5. Confidentiality
6. Documentation
7. Consent
8. Refusal of care
9. Good Samaritan law
A Red Cross swim test includes the following: - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
entering the water, fully submerged
2. recover and remain treading/floating for 1 minute
3. rotate 360 degrees and get ready to exit
4. swim on front/back for 25 yards
5. exit
After an emergency has been resolved, what does a lifeguard do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-R-report incident
, A-advise the victim
R-release the victim
Name the 2 types of assists - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Simple assist
2. Reaching assist
Name the 2 types of surface dives - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Head-first
surface dive
2. Feet-first surface dive
Procedures for a water emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Activate the
EAP
2. Enter water if necessary
3. Perform appropriate rescue
4. Move victim to a safe exit
5. Remove victim
6. Provide emergency care
7. RAR (report, advice, release)
Guidelines for effective scanning include... - CORRECT ANSWER-scanning
your zone, staying focused, maintaining active posture, searching the entire
volume of water and moving your head and eyes.
How long does it take for brain damage, or even death, to occur once a
victim is drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER-4-6 minutes
