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LIFEGUARD RED CROSS EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||NEWEST EXAM!!!||
As the first rescuer on the scene, you are performing
CPR on an adult. When performing chest compressions,
how deeply should you compress the chest?
a. About 2 inches
b. At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches
c. About 1½ inches
d. At least 1 inch but no more than 2 inches - Answer-B
CPR should be performed on which of the following
victims?
a. One who is in cardiac arrest
b. One who is conscious and is choking
c. One who is experiencing difficulty breathing
d. One who responds to painful stimuli - Answer-A
What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of
Survival?
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a. Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to
help delay brain damage and death.
b. Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart
rhythm and significantly increase the Vitim's chance for
survival.
c. Advanced life support using advanced medical
personnel who can provide the proper tools and
medication needed to continue the lifesaving care.
d. Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of
the emergency response system. - Answer-D
You are providing care to a victim suspected of having a
heart attack. Which of the following would you do first?
a. Summon EMS personnel.
b. Loosen any tight clothing.
c. Monitor the victim's appearance.
d. Provide comfort to the victim. - Answer-A
Once you have turned on the automated external
defibrillator (AED), you should:
a. Check for breathing.
b. Give abdominal thrusts.
c. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the
heart rhythm.
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d. Give chest compressions. - Answer-C
To ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest
compressions, you should:
a. Keep your shoulders directly over your hands and
bend your elbows.
b. Compress the victim's chest to a shallow depth
c. Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand
placement and full chest recoil.
d. Place the victim on a soft, flat surface - Answer-C
You are performing CPR on a victim and an assisting
responder arrives. Which of the following is most
appropriate for the assisting responder to do first?
a. Begin giving ventilations to the victim.
b. Call for a change in position to assist with CPR.
c. Check to see whether EMS personnel have been
called.
d. Have the first lifeguard stop CPR to allow for victim
reassessment. - Answer-C
14. Which of the following is most essential to use when
giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from
disease transmission? a. Resuscitation masks
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b. Protective clothing
c. Gowns
d. Protective eye wear - Answer-A
How can you best protect yourself from possible
bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing
care?
a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable
diseases.
b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care.
c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and
bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim.
d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when
providing care. - Answer-D
A 12-year-old child at a swim meet grabs their chest and
begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain
consent to provide care, the child's parent informs you
that the child has a history of asthma, but does not have
an inhaler nearby. What care should you provide?
a. Give 5 back blows.
b. Summon more advanced medical personnel and
place the victim into a position that helps breathing.
LIFEGUARD RED CROSS EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||NEWEST EXAM!!!||
As the first rescuer on the scene, you are performing
CPR on an adult. When performing chest compressions,
how deeply should you compress the chest?
a. About 2 inches
b. At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches
c. About 1½ inches
d. At least 1 inch but no more than 2 inches - Answer-B
CPR should be performed on which of the following
victims?
a. One who is in cardiac arrest
b. One who is conscious and is choking
c. One who is experiencing difficulty breathing
d. One who responds to painful stimuli - Answer-A
What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of
Survival?
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a. Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to
help delay brain damage and death.
b. Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart
rhythm and significantly increase the Vitim's chance for
survival.
c. Advanced life support using advanced medical
personnel who can provide the proper tools and
medication needed to continue the lifesaving care.
d. Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of
the emergency response system. - Answer-D
You are providing care to a victim suspected of having a
heart attack. Which of the following would you do first?
a. Summon EMS personnel.
b. Loosen any tight clothing.
c. Monitor the victim's appearance.
d. Provide comfort to the victim. - Answer-A
Once you have turned on the automated external
defibrillator (AED), you should:
a. Check for breathing.
b. Give abdominal thrusts.
c. Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the
heart rhythm.
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d. Give chest compressions. - Answer-C
To ensure high-quality CPR and high-quality chest
compressions, you should:
a. Keep your shoulders directly over your hands and
bend your elbows.
b. Compress the victim's chest to a shallow depth
c. Expose the victim's chest to ensure proper hand
placement and full chest recoil.
d. Place the victim on a soft, flat surface - Answer-C
You are performing CPR on a victim and an assisting
responder arrives. Which of the following is most
appropriate for the assisting responder to do first?
a. Begin giving ventilations to the victim.
b. Call for a change in position to assist with CPR.
c. Check to see whether EMS personnel have been
called.
d. Have the first lifeguard stop CPR to allow for victim
reassessment. - Answer-C
14. Which of the following is most essential to use when
giving ventilations to protect you and the victim from
disease transmission? a. Resuscitation masks
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b. Protective clothing
c. Gowns
d. Protective eye wear - Answer-A
How can you best protect yourself from possible
bloodborne pathogen transmission when providing
care?
a. Ask the victim first if they have any communicable
diseases.
b. Thoroughly wash your hands before providing care.
c. Use first aid supplies, such as dressings and
bandages, as a barrier when in contact with the victim.
d. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as
disposable gloves and a breathing barrier, when
providing care. - Answer-D
A 12-year-old child at a swim meet grabs their chest and
begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain
consent to provide care, the child's parent informs you
that the child has a history of asthma, but does not have
an inhaler nearby. What care should you provide?
a. Give 5 back blows.
b. Summon more advanced medical personnel and
place the victim into a position that helps breathing.
