RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWERTo prevent drowning
and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
How lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility: - ANSWER1)Monitoring activities in
and near the water through patron surveillance.
Lifeguards should: - ANSWERAlways be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty.
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - ANSWER1)An
orientation session about facility operations and lifeguards' responsibilities helps both
new and returning lifeguards understand the facility, their responsibilities and
management's expectations.
2)The orientation is critical for learning what is unique about your workplace and how
it differs from the environment in which you were trained
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and
practice the EAP? - ANSWEREveryone knows their responsibilities and can perform
them effectively.
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-
managed
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in
distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? -
ANSWERNegligence
2)Preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
3)Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them.
4)Recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
5)Administering first aid and CPR, including using an automated external defibrillator
(AED) and, if trained, administering emergency oxygen when needed.•
6)Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management.
, Secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron surveillance: -
ANSWER1)Testing the pool water chemistry.
2)Assist patrons by performing safety orientations, administering swim tests, fitting
life jackets and other duties.
3) Cleaning or performing maintenance.
4)Completing records and reports.
5)Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections.
Characteristics of a professional lifeguard: - ANSWER1)Knowledgeable and skilled
2)Reliable
3)Mature
4)Courteous and consistent
5)Positive
6)Professional
7)Healthy and fit
Five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill
person before providing first aid or emergency care: - ANSWER1)State your name
2)State your level of training
3)Ask if you may help
4)Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong
or what you can do to help
5)Explain what you plan to do
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? How
does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWER
aquatic facilities? - ANSWERLifeguards participate in a minimum of 4 hours of in-
service training each month
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANSWER1)Designed
to help you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level.
2)Gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your facility.
3)Help you to effectively respond as a team in an emergency.
Topics that could be a discussed during in-service training: - ANSWER1)surveillance
and recognition
2)water and land rescue skills
3)emergency response drills
4)decision-making protocols
5)facility rules and regulations
6)customer service
7) records and reports and physical conditioning
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - ANSWERTo prevent drowning
and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
How lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility: - ANSWER1)Monitoring activities in
and near the water through patron surveillance.
Lifeguards should: - ANSWERAlways be attentive and sit or stand upright when on
surveillance duty.
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - ANSWER1)An
orientation session about facility operations and lifeguards' responsibilities helps both
new and returning lifeguards understand the facility, their responsibilities and
management's expectations.
2)The orientation is critical for learning what is unique about your workplace and how
it differs from the environment in which you were trained
What does EAP stand for? - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and
practice the EAP? - ANSWEREveryone knows their responsibilities and can perform
them effectively.
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-
managed
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in
distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? -
ANSWERNegligence
2)Preventing injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
3)Enforcing facility rules and regulations and educating patrons about them.
4)Recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
5)Administering first aid and CPR, including using an automated external defibrillator
(AED) and, if trained, administering emergency oxygen when needed.•
6)Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management.
, Secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron surveillance: -
ANSWER1)Testing the pool water chemistry.
2)Assist patrons by performing safety orientations, administering swim tests, fitting
life jackets and other duties.
3) Cleaning or performing maintenance.
4)Completing records and reports.
5)Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections.
Characteristics of a professional lifeguard: - ANSWER1)Knowledgeable and skilled
2)Reliable
3)Mature
4)Courteous and consistent
5)Positive
6)Professional
7)Healthy and fit
Five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill
person before providing first aid or emergency care: - ANSWER1)State your name
2)State your level of training
3)Ask if you may help
4)Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong
or what you can do to help
5)Explain what you plan to do
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? How
does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - ANSWER
aquatic facilities? - ANSWERLifeguards participate in a minimum of 4 hours of in-
service training each month
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - ANSWER1)Designed
to help you maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level.
2)Gives you a chance to practice with other lifeguards at your facility.
3)Help you to effectively respond as a team in an emergency.
Topics that could be a discussed during in-service training: - ANSWER1)surveillance
and recognition
2)water and land rescue skills
3)emergency response drills
4)decision-making protocols
5)facility rules and regulations
6)customer service
7) records and reports and physical conditioning
