Lifeguard Test: Red Cross — 2026/2027 Edition | 145
Questions with Verified Answers for Paramedic Program
Admission
1. What is the recommended number of chest compressions per minute when
performing CPR on a child?
100 to 120 compressions
120 to 140 compressions
80 to 100 compressions
60 to 80 compressions
2. If you arrive at an emergency scene and the victim is unresponsive, what
should your first action be, considering what you should NOT check?
Ask bystanders about the victim's medical history.
Check for breathing and circulation.
Check the victim for any visible injuries.
Perform CPR immediately without assessing the situation.
3. A 65-year-old woman experiences a sudden onset of slurred speech,
drooping of the right side of her face, and weakness in her left arm. The
MOST likely underlying cause is:
stroke.
migraine.
syncope.
seizure.
,4. Describe the technique used for administering chest thrusts to a conscious
infant who is choking.
Use the heel of one hand to give thrusts just below the infant's
breastbone.
Use the palm of the hand to push on the infant's back.
Use the fingers to press on the infant's abdomen.
Use both hands to squeeze the infant's sides.
5. What is the most important action step to take to care for a person you think
may be experiencing a heart attack?
Obtain the victim's consent.
Put the victim in a comfortable position and loosen any restrictive
clothing.
Call 9-1-1.
Check airway, breathing and circulation
6. What is the first action you should take after turning on the AED?
Check the victim's pulse.
Start CPR immediately.
Attach the pads to the victim's bare chest.
Call for emergency medical services.
7. Describe the circumstances under which CPR should be initiated according
to lifeguarding guidelines.
CPR should be initiated when a victim is unresponsive and not
breathing normally.
, CPR should be performed only in cases of severe bleeding.
CPR should be initiated only if the victim is conscious.
CPR should be performed on victims who are choking.
8. Use RICE for:
Fractures only
Most musculoskeletal injuries
Muscle injuries only
Muscle and joint injuries only
9. Describe how a lifeguard should assess a patron for signs of shock after an
injury.
A lifeguard should focus solely on the location of the injury.
A lifeguard should only look for visible injuries and ignore other
symptoms.
A lifeguard should assess the patron's swimming ability instead of their
physical condition.
A lifeguard should check for pale skin, rapid heartbeat, confusion,
and other symptoms indicating shock.
10. In the context of a secondary assessment, what does the acronym LOC
stand for?
Loss of Control
Level of Consciousness
Lifesaving Operations
Lack of Communication
, 11. What is the first step you should take if a victim vomits while receiving
ventilations through a resuscitation mask?
Turn the victim's head to the side.
Continue giving ventilations.
Call for additional help.
Remove the resuscitation mask immediately.
12. What should a rescuer do immediately after an AED indicates 'No Shock
Advised'?
Continue CPR
Check the victim's pulse
Remove the AED pads
Call for additional help
13. A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she:
is opening the mouth and pointing to it.
is clutching the chest.
is grasping the throat.
has pale or blue discoloration around the lips.
14. What is the recommended cycle of compressions and breaths for
performing CPR on a child?
15 compressions followed by 2 breaths
5 compressions followed by 1 breath
30 compressions followed by 2 breaths
Questions with Verified Answers for Paramedic Program
Admission
1. What is the recommended number of chest compressions per minute when
performing CPR on a child?
100 to 120 compressions
120 to 140 compressions
80 to 100 compressions
60 to 80 compressions
2. If you arrive at an emergency scene and the victim is unresponsive, what
should your first action be, considering what you should NOT check?
Ask bystanders about the victim's medical history.
Check for breathing and circulation.
Check the victim for any visible injuries.
Perform CPR immediately without assessing the situation.
3. A 65-year-old woman experiences a sudden onset of slurred speech,
drooping of the right side of her face, and weakness in her left arm. The
MOST likely underlying cause is:
stroke.
migraine.
syncope.
seizure.
,4. Describe the technique used for administering chest thrusts to a conscious
infant who is choking.
Use the heel of one hand to give thrusts just below the infant's
breastbone.
Use the palm of the hand to push on the infant's back.
Use the fingers to press on the infant's abdomen.
Use both hands to squeeze the infant's sides.
5. What is the most important action step to take to care for a person you think
may be experiencing a heart attack?
Obtain the victim's consent.
Put the victim in a comfortable position and loosen any restrictive
clothing.
Call 9-1-1.
Check airway, breathing and circulation
6. What is the first action you should take after turning on the AED?
Check the victim's pulse.
Start CPR immediately.
Attach the pads to the victim's bare chest.
Call for emergency medical services.
7. Describe the circumstances under which CPR should be initiated according
to lifeguarding guidelines.
CPR should be initiated when a victim is unresponsive and not
breathing normally.
, CPR should be performed only in cases of severe bleeding.
CPR should be initiated only if the victim is conscious.
CPR should be performed on victims who are choking.
8. Use RICE for:
Fractures only
Most musculoskeletal injuries
Muscle injuries only
Muscle and joint injuries only
9. Describe how a lifeguard should assess a patron for signs of shock after an
injury.
A lifeguard should focus solely on the location of the injury.
A lifeguard should only look for visible injuries and ignore other
symptoms.
A lifeguard should assess the patron's swimming ability instead of their
physical condition.
A lifeguard should check for pale skin, rapid heartbeat, confusion,
and other symptoms indicating shock.
10. In the context of a secondary assessment, what does the acronym LOC
stand for?
Loss of Control
Level of Consciousness
Lifesaving Operations
Lack of Communication
, 11. What is the first step you should take if a victim vomits while receiving
ventilations through a resuscitation mask?
Turn the victim's head to the side.
Continue giving ventilations.
Call for additional help.
Remove the resuscitation mask immediately.
12. What should a rescuer do immediately after an AED indicates 'No Shock
Advised'?
Continue CPR
Check the victim's pulse
Remove the AED pads
Call for additional help
13. A person is exhibiting the universal sign of choking if he or she:
is opening the mouth and pointing to it.
is clutching the chest.
is grasping the throat.
has pale or blue discoloration around the lips.
14. What is the recommended cycle of compressions and breaths for
performing CPR on a child?
15 compressions followed by 2 breaths
5 compressions followed by 1 breath
30 compressions followed by 2 breaths
