RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS RATEDA GRADE
, What are 4 signals that would help you recognize an emergency? - ANSWERUnusual
sighs, unusual odors, unusual behaviors, and unusual noises
If someone does not give consent, what do you do? - ANSWERCall 9-1-1
What are situations in which you would call 9-1-1? - ANSWERNo signs of life, no
breathing, unconsciousness, seizures, apparent poisoning, injured arm with bone
showing through the skin, deep burn on face, trouble breathing, and severe bleeding
that does not stop.
What are situations in which you would move a victim? - ANSWERWhen the scene is
unsafe, and when someone else is more injured and you need to get to that other
person
What are ways you could minimize disease transmission? - ANSWERAvoid touching,
breathing, and biting the person
What are steps you would talk in checking a conscious person? - ANSWERCheck the
scene, obtain consent, call 911, as the person what's their name, what happened, any
allergies, where is the pain, any medical conditions, and is there any medications they
take?
What would you do if someone was in shock? - ANSWERCall 911, have the person lie
down, and control and external bleeding
What is the best way to check to see if a person is unconscious? - ANSWERAsk them,
"Are you okay, are you okay?"
What is the most important step to take in an emergency situation? - ANSWERCall 911
What are the signs of troubled breathing? - ANSWERSlow or rapid breathing,, usually
deep or shallow breathing, gasping for breath, unusually moist or cool skin, shortness of
breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, and apprehensive or fearful feelings.
What care should you give to a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough,
speak, or breathe? - ANSWERAbdominal back thrusts and back blows
How long do you check for signs of life? - ANSWER10 seconds
How long should one rescue breath be? - ANSWER1 second
What are the signs of a heart attack? - ANSWERTrouble breathing, chest pain, loss of
consciousness, discomfort, and nausea
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS RATEDA GRADE
, What are 4 signals that would help you recognize an emergency? - ANSWERUnusual
sighs, unusual odors, unusual behaviors, and unusual noises
If someone does not give consent, what do you do? - ANSWERCall 9-1-1
What are situations in which you would call 9-1-1? - ANSWERNo signs of life, no
breathing, unconsciousness, seizures, apparent poisoning, injured arm with bone
showing through the skin, deep burn on face, trouble breathing, and severe bleeding
that does not stop.
What are situations in which you would move a victim? - ANSWERWhen the scene is
unsafe, and when someone else is more injured and you need to get to that other
person
What are ways you could minimize disease transmission? - ANSWERAvoid touching,
breathing, and biting the person
What are steps you would talk in checking a conscious person? - ANSWERCheck the
scene, obtain consent, call 911, as the person what's their name, what happened, any
allergies, where is the pain, any medical conditions, and is there any medications they
take?
What would you do if someone was in shock? - ANSWERCall 911, have the person lie
down, and control and external bleeding
What is the best way to check to see if a person is unconscious? - ANSWERAsk them,
"Are you okay, are you okay?"
What is the most important step to take in an emergency situation? - ANSWERCall 911
What are the signs of troubled breathing? - ANSWERSlow or rapid breathing,, usually
deep or shallow breathing, gasping for breath, unusually moist or cool skin, shortness of
breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, and apprehensive or fearful feelings.
What care should you give to a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough,
speak, or breathe? - ANSWERAbdominal back thrusts and back blows
How long do you check for signs of life? - ANSWER10 seconds
How long should one rescue breath be? - ANSWER1 second
What are the signs of a heart attack? - ANSWERTrouble breathing, chest pain, loss of
consciousness, discomfort, and nausea
