Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
A. conduct surveillance
B. administer swim tests
C. assist patrons with questions
D. ensure that resuscitation equipment is working properly - CORRECT ANSWERS a.
conduct surveillance
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional appearance while
conducting surveillance
a. using a mobile phone
b. socializing with patrons
c. assuming a relaxed posture
d. wearing a lifeguard uniform properly - CORRECT ANSWERS d. wearing the lifeguard
uniform properly
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?
a. clear patrons from the water
b. count the seconds between claps of thunder
c. monitor weather reports to watch for storms
d. allows patrons to remain in the water until lightning is spotted - CORRECT
ANSWERS a. clear patrons from the water
, A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water depth in their zone
is 4 feet. A person at the far end of their zone starts to display active drowning behaviors. The
water in front of their zone is crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
a. stride jump
b. side-in entry
c. compact jump
d. run-and-swim entry - CORRECT ANSWERS b. side-in entry
A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above the water, has their arms
extended to their sides, is pressing down for support and is not making any forward progress in
the water.
Which situation do these behaviors describe?
a. distressed swimmer
b. active drowning person
c. passive drowning person
d. person with potential spinal injury - CORRECT ANSWERS b. active drowning person
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
a. may be clinging to the line for support
b. struggles at the surface of the water
c. has defined arm and leg movements leading to purposeful movement
d. appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking, or on the bottom - CORRECT
ANSWERS d. appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking, or on the bottom
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
a. every 15 seconds
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the primary responsibility of a lifeguard include?
A. conduct surveillance
B. administer swim tests
C. assist patrons with questions
D. ensure that resuscitation equipment is working properly - CORRECT ANSWERS a.
conduct surveillance
In which scenario is a lifeguard demonstrating characteristics of professional appearance while
conducting surveillance
a. using a mobile phone
b. socializing with patrons
c. assuming a relaxed posture
d. wearing a lifeguard uniform properly - CORRECT ANSWERS d. wearing the lifeguard
uniform properly
What immediate action should a lifeguard take when they hear thunder in the distance?
a. clear patrons from the water
b. count the seconds between claps of thunder
c. monitor weather reports to watch for storms
d. allows patrons to remain in the water until lightning is spotted - CORRECT
ANSWERS a. clear patrons from the water
, A lifeguard is conducting surveillance from a ground-level station. The water depth in their zone
is 4 feet. A person at the far end of their zone starts to display active drowning behaviors. The
water in front of their zone is crowded with patrons.
Which entry should the lifeguard use in this situation?
a. stride jump
b. side-in entry
c. compact jump
d. run-and-swim entry - CORRECT ANSWERS b. side-in entry
A patron in the water is vertical, struggling to keep their face above the water, has their arms
extended to their sides, is pressing down for support and is not making any forward progress in
the water.
Which situation do these behaviors describe?
a. distressed swimmer
b. active drowning person
c. passive drowning person
d. person with potential spinal injury - CORRECT ANSWERS b. active drowning person
Which behavior does a passive drowning person exhibit?
a. may be clinging to the line for support
b. struggles at the surface of the water
c. has defined arm and leg movements leading to purposeful movement
d. appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking, or on the bottom - CORRECT
ANSWERS d. appears unresponsive in the water at the surface, sinking, or on the bottom
How often should a lifeguard complete a scan of their entire zone?
a. every 15 seconds
