Red Cross Lifeguarding Test 2025 | 130 Questions with
Correct Answers
1. 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.
2. Describe the procedure for assisting a conscious child who is choking.
Only give back blows without abdominal thrusts.
Call for help and wait for emergency services.
Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5
abdominal thrusts.
Perform CPR immediately without consent.
3. What should you do if you notice the chest of a victim begins to rise and
fall during CPR?
Check for signs of spinal injury.
Stop CPR and reassess the victim's breathing and pulse.
Call for emergency assistance immediately.
,Continue CPR without interruption.
,4. Describe the significance of the universal sign for choking in emergency
response situations.
The universal sign for choking is a way to signal for help without
speaking.
The universal sign for choking is used to indicate a heart attack.
The universal sign for choking indicates that the person is in need of
water.
The universal sign for choking, which is clutching the throat, alerts
bystanders to provide immediate assistance.
5. If you are alone and witness a person collapse, suspecting a heart attack,
what should you do after summoning EMS personnel?
Administer oxygen if available.
Wait for EMS personnel to arrive before doing anything.
Check the person's pulse for at least one minute.
Begin CPR if the person is unresponsive and not breathing.
6. The method of CPR for a child is:
30 compressions and 2 breaths in 20 seconds.
15 compressions and 2 breaths in 12 seconds.
30 compressions and 2 breaths (5 cycles in approximately 2
minutes).
7. Why is it important for the second lifeguard to check if EMS personnel have
been called before taking further action?
To gather information about the victim's medical history.
, To assess the victim's condition before proceeding.
To ensure that professional medical help is on the way, allowing
them to focus on immediate care.
To determine if they need to perform CPR themselves.
8. If you are performing CPR on an adult and the victim begins to vomit, what
immediate action should you take to ensure their safety?
Administer back blows to clear the airway.
Call for emergency medical services immediately.
Continue CPR without interruption.
Turn the victim as a unit onto his or her side.
9. CPR should be performed when:
client has no pulse and is not breathing
client is choking
client is unconscious
client has a pulse but is not breathing
10. What is a common sign that a person may be in shock after sustaining a
severe injury?
Exhibits a steady heart rate
Shows signs of extreme calmness
Displays a normal skin color
Becomes restless and irritable
Correct Answers
1. 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.
2. Describe the procedure for assisting a conscious child who is choking.
Only give back blows without abdominal thrusts.
Call for help and wait for emergency services.
Stand or kneel behind the victim and give 5 back blows and 5
abdominal thrusts.
Perform CPR immediately without consent.
3. What should you do if you notice the chest of a victim begins to rise and
fall during CPR?
Check for signs of spinal injury.
Stop CPR and reassess the victim's breathing and pulse.
Call for emergency assistance immediately.
,Continue CPR without interruption.
,4. Describe the significance of the universal sign for choking in emergency
response situations.
The universal sign for choking is a way to signal for help without
speaking.
The universal sign for choking is used to indicate a heart attack.
The universal sign for choking indicates that the person is in need of
water.
The universal sign for choking, which is clutching the throat, alerts
bystanders to provide immediate assistance.
5. If you are alone and witness a person collapse, suspecting a heart attack,
what should you do after summoning EMS personnel?
Administer oxygen if available.
Wait for EMS personnel to arrive before doing anything.
Check the person's pulse for at least one minute.
Begin CPR if the person is unresponsive and not breathing.
6. The method of CPR for a child is:
30 compressions and 2 breaths in 20 seconds.
15 compressions and 2 breaths in 12 seconds.
30 compressions and 2 breaths (5 cycles in approximately 2
minutes).
7. Why is it important for the second lifeguard to check if EMS personnel have
been called before taking further action?
To gather information about the victim's medical history.
, To assess the victim's condition before proceeding.
To ensure that professional medical help is on the way, allowing
them to focus on immediate care.
To determine if they need to perform CPR themselves.
8. If you are performing CPR on an adult and the victim begins to vomit, what
immediate action should you take to ensure their safety?
Administer back blows to clear the airway.
Call for emergency medical services immediately.
Continue CPR without interruption.
Turn the victim as a unit onto his or her side.
9. CPR should be performed when:
client has no pulse and is not breathing
client is choking
client is unconscious
client has a pulse but is not breathing
10. What is a common sign that a person may be in shock after sustaining a
severe injury?
Exhibits a steady heart rate
Shows signs of extreme calmness
Displays a normal skin color
Becomes restless and irritable
