RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING 40 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a 7 year old child, you would perform
cycles of: - ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations
Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious
person is choking? - ANSWER-Clutching the throat
The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you
do next? - ANSWER-Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there is
no immediate danger.
How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care? - ANSWER-Use protective equipment, such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care.
A patron has slurred speech, is unable to lift their right arm level with their left
arm and is unable to smile without one side of their face drooping. These are
symptoms of: - ANSWER-Stroke
You are walking on the pool deck when the swim team coach suddenly collapses
in front of you. During your primary assessment, you find that the victim doesn't
have a pulse. You should: - ANSWER-Immediately begin CPR using cycles of 30
compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
, Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect
you and the victim from disease transmission? - ANSWER-resuscitation masks
You are giving ventilations to a 5 year old child using a resuscitation mask. You
should give 1 ventilation about every: - ANSWER-3 seconds
You are providing care to an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing as a
result of a drowning. You give your first ventilation before performing CPR and
notice that the chest doesn't rise. Which of the following should you do next? -
ANSWER-Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation.
A patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency. You should: - ANSWER-Give
them a glucose tablets.
Wile preparing to use an AED on a victim, you notice a medication patch on the
victim's chest. Which action is appropriate? - ANSWER-Removing the patch with a
gloved hand.
Which of the following statements about BVMs is most accurate? - ANSWER-
Ventilations are more effective when 2 rescuers operate the BVM.
...complete a primary assessment and find that the victim has a pulse but is not
breathing. Which of the following should you do next? - ANSWER-give ventilations
at a rate of 1 about every 5-6 seconds
You and another lifeguard are preparing for CPR on an adult who collapsed in the
locker room. You determine that there is no breathing or pulse and state, "Victim
has no pulse. Begin CPR." Which of the following should the other lifeguard do
next? - ANSWER-begin chest compressions
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
As the only lifeguard performing CPR on a 7 year old child, you would perform
cycles of: - ANSWER-30 chest compressions and 2 ventilations
Which of the following would you identify as the universal sign that a conscious
person is choking? - ANSWER-Clutching the throat
The patron asks, "Should we move them to the first aid room?" What should you
do next? - ANSWER-Tell the patron the victim should not be moved since there is
no immediate danger.
How can you best protect yourself from possible bloodborne pathogen
transmission when providing care? - ANSWER-Use protective equipment, such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when providing care.
A patron has slurred speech, is unable to lift their right arm level with their left
arm and is unable to smile without one side of their face drooping. These are
symptoms of: - ANSWER-Stroke
You are walking on the pool deck when the swim team coach suddenly collapses
in front of you. During your primary assessment, you find that the victim doesn't
have a pulse. You should: - ANSWER-Immediately begin CPR using cycles of 30
compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
, Which of the following is most essential to use when giving ventilations to protect
you and the victim from disease transmission? - ANSWER-resuscitation masks
You are giving ventilations to a 5 year old child using a resuscitation mask. You
should give 1 ventilation about every: - ANSWER-3 seconds
You are providing care to an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing as a
result of a drowning. You give your first ventilation before performing CPR and
notice that the chest doesn't rise. Which of the following should you do next? -
ANSWER-Re-tilt the victim's head and then attempt another ventilation.
A patron seems to be having a diabetic emergency. You should: - ANSWER-Give
them a glucose tablets.
Wile preparing to use an AED on a victim, you notice a medication patch on the
victim's chest. Which action is appropriate? - ANSWER-Removing the patch with a
gloved hand.
Which of the following statements about BVMs is most accurate? - ANSWER-
Ventilations are more effective when 2 rescuers operate the BVM.
...complete a primary assessment and find that the victim has a pulse but is not
breathing. Which of the following should you do next? - ANSWER-give ventilations
at a rate of 1 about every 5-6 seconds
You and another lifeguard are preparing for CPR on an adult who collapsed in the
locker room. You determine that there is no breathing or pulse and state, "Victim
has no pulse. Begin CPR." Which of the following should the other lifeguard do
next? - ANSWER-begin chest compressions
