AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARDING WRITTEN TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
What does F.I.N.D. stand for? - ANSWERF = figure out the problem
I = identify possible solutions
N = name the pros and cons for each solution
D = decide which solution is best, then act on it
What does EAP stand for - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
What is emergency back-up coverage? - ANSWERwhen two or more lifeguards are
on duty and one lifeguard must enter the pool for a rescue...other lifeguard must now
supervise a larger area
What is PPE? - ANSWERPersonal Protection Equipment (ie masks, gloves)
How quickly can cardiac arrest happen after a victim has submerged? - ANSWERA
little as 3 minutes
How long can till a body without oxygen has brain damage or death? - ANSWERAs
little as 4 to 6 minutes
What is a distressed swimmer? - ANSWERThe stage before drowning, distressed...
What is the Instinctive Drowning Response? - ANSWERefforts to keep the mouth
about the surface
What are signs of active drowning? - ANSWERextending arms to the side or front
pressing down for support
What are the signs of a passive victim? - ANSWER-might float face down near the
surface
-be limp
What is total coverage? - ANSWERonly one lifeguard is watching the whole pool
What is back-up coverage? - ANSWERtwo or more lifeguards watching the pool
What does SAMPLE stand for? - ANSWERS - Signs and Symptoms
LIFEGUARDING WRITTEN TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
What does F.I.N.D. stand for? - ANSWERF = figure out the problem
I = identify possible solutions
N = name the pros and cons for each solution
D = decide which solution is best, then act on it
What does EAP stand for - ANSWEREmergency Action Plan
What is emergency back-up coverage? - ANSWERwhen two or more lifeguards are
on duty and one lifeguard must enter the pool for a rescue...other lifeguard must now
supervise a larger area
What is PPE? - ANSWERPersonal Protection Equipment (ie masks, gloves)
How quickly can cardiac arrest happen after a victim has submerged? - ANSWERA
little as 3 minutes
How long can till a body without oxygen has brain damage or death? - ANSWERAs
little as 4 to 6 minutes
What is a distressed swimmer? - ANSWERThe stage before drowning, distressed...
What is the Instinctive Drowning Response? - ANSWERefforts to keep the mouth
about the surface
What are signs of active drowning? - ANSWERextending arms to the side or front
pressing down for support
What are the signs of a passive victim? - ANSWER-might float face down near the
surface
-be limp
What is total coverage? - ANSWERonly one lifeguard is watching the whole pool
What is back-up coverage? - ANSWERtwo or more lifeguards watching the pool
What does SAMPLE stand for? - ANSWERS - Signs and Symptoms
