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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION TEST (Actual 2025)
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Rescue Tube (pg. 13) - ANSWER- 45 - 54 inch vinyl, foam-filled tube with an attached tow line and shoulder strap capable of keeping victims afloat Resuscitation Masks (pg. 13) - ANSWER- Transparent, flexible device that creates a tight seal over the victims mouth and nose to allow you to breathe air into a victim without making mouth-to- mouth contact. Gloves (pg. 13) - ANSWER-Disposable (single-use) gloves are used to protect employees that may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids.
Backboards (pg. 13) - ANSWER-Standard piece of equipment used at aquatics facilities to remove victims from water when they are unable to exit the water on their own. Backboards are also used during head, neck, or back injuries PPE (pg. 14) - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment: specialized clothing, equipment, and supplies used to prevent you from coming into direct contact with a victims body fluids BVM (pg. 14) - ANSWER-Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator: handheld device attached to a resuscitation mask used to ventilate a victim in respiratory arrest when performing CPR. BVM REQUIRES TWO RESCUERS. Oxygen Cylinder and Delivery Device (pg. 14) - ANSWER-Breathing device used to administer emergency oxygen to a victim experiencing breathing or cardiac emergency AED (pg. 14) - ANSWER-Automated External Defibrillators: portable electronic device that analyzes a victims heart rhythm and delivers electrical shock to re-establich proper rhythm.
swimming with open or infected wound, obey lifeguard instructions at all times, no running, pushing or horseplay, no hyperventilating or underwater breath holding, no sitting or playing near or with drains/suction fittings, dive only in designated areas Management and Safety (pg.30) - ANSWER-As a lifeguard, your job is to follow and enforce your facility's rules and regulations Addressing Unsafe Conditions (pg. 31) - ANSWER- Lifeguards experiencing any unsafe conditions should report all issues to management MSDS (pg. 31) - ANSWER-Material Safety Data Sheet: list of every chemical stored at facility listing the contents of the chemical Bloodborne Pathogens (pg. 32) - ANSWER-body fluids that may contain disease-causing bacteria and viruses Patron Surveillance (pg. 33) - ANSWER-keeping a close watch over the people in the facility and intervening when necessary
(pg. 34) The process of drowning begins when... - ANSWER-water enters the victims airway Laryngospasm (pg. 34) - ANSWER-a sudden closure of the larynx or windpipe (air cannot reach the lungs when this occurs) (pg. 34) Cardiac Arrest can occur within... - ANSWER-3 minutes of being submerged (pg. 34) Brain Damage or Death can occur within... - ANSWER- 4 - 6 minutes of being submerged Effective Surveillance (pg. 34) - ANSWER- recognition of dangerous behaviors, victim recognition, effective scanning, zone of surveillance responsibility, lifeguard stations Active Drowning Victim (pg. 37) - ANSWER-a drowning victim who is struggling to remain at the surface of the water (still conscious) Passive Drowning Victim (pg. 38) - ANSWER-a drowning victim who is not conscious. They do not struggle and slip under the water suddenly. RID Factor (pg. 44) - ANSWER-1. Recognition (fail to recognize victim)
Zone Coverage (pg. 45) - ANSWER-Pool is divided into separate zones. Each lifeguard is responsible for their own zone. Typically zones overlap in certain spots to have double coverage Risk Management (pg. 53) - ANSWER-involves identifying dangerous conditions or behaviors that can cause injuries and then taking steps to minimize or eliminate those conditions or behaviors. Life Threatening Injuries (pg. 53) - ANSWER- drowning, head/neck/back injuries, breathing/cardiac situations, unconsciousness, major cuts Non-life threatening injuries (pg. 53) - ANSWER- slipping, tripping, falling, minor cuts, sunburns, dislocations Preventative Lifeguarding (pg. 53) - ANSWER-trying to make sure emergencies do not happen in the first place PFD (pg. 63) - ANSWER-Personal Floatation Device: swim vests (life-jacket, buoyant vest, flotation vest) should ALWAYS be U.S. Coast Guard Approved
EMS - ANSWER-Emergency Medical Services Single-Guard Facilities (pg. 77) - ANSWER-A facility with only one guard on duty at a given time Chain of Command (pg. 78) - ANSWER-Patrons > Lifeguard > Facility Management > EMS (pg. 247) Head, Neck, or Spinal Injuries often are caused by high-imact/high-risk activities such as.. - ANSWER--entering head-first into shallow water
- falling from greater than standing height
- entering the water from a heigh, such as a diving board or water slide
- striking a submerged or floating object
- receiving a blow to the head
- colliding with another swimmer
- hitting the water with high impact Signs of Head, Neck, or Spinal Injury (pg. 247) - ANSWER--Unusual bumps, bruises, or depressions in back of head, neck, or back
- Heavy external bleeding around head, neck, or back
- Bruising to head
- Changes in LOC
- Impaired breathing or vision
- Nausea or vomiting
Concussion (pg. 249) - ANSWER-a temporary impairment of brain function Manual in-line stabilization: HEAD SPLINT TECHNIQUE (pg. 249) - ANSWER-Get the victim to a face up position, minimize head and neck movement Spinal Injury: Victim Face-Up (pg. 249) - ANSWER- approach from behind victims head Spinal Injury: Victim Face-Down (pg. 249) - ANSWER-approach from victims side Alternate Method: Head and Chin Support (pg. 252)
- ANSWER-One hand on lower jaw, other on the back bone (apply pressure to support) Head Splint Technique (facing up) pg. 259 - ANSWER- Head Splint Technique (facing down) pg. 260 - ANSWER- Head Splint Technique (submerged victim) - ANSWER-
Head Splint Technique (very shallow water) - ANSWER- Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Shallow Water - ANSWER-1. First lifeguard (primary rescuer) provides in-line stabilization until another guard arrives with backboard Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Shallow Water - ANSWER-2. Assisting lifeguard removes the head immobilizer device (from board), enters water with board, and positions the board under the water and lines the body onto the board. Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Shallow Water - ANSWER-3. Assisting lifeguard raises backboard into place, the primary rescuer moves the elbow that is under the victim to the top of the backboard while continuing to apply pressure to the victims arms as a splint Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Shallow Water - ANSWER-4. Once board is in place, the assisting lifeguard stabilizes the victim by placing one hand and arm on the victims chin and chest, and the other under the board. Primary rescuer release his or her grip on the victims arms.
Deep Water - ANSWER-2. Primary rescuer moves victim to side. Assisting lifeguard places tube under victims knees to raise legs Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Deep Water - ANSWER-3. Assisting lifeguard places backboard under the victim. Primary rescuer maintains stabilization Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Deep Water - ANSWER-4. Primary rescuer moves elbows so victim is on board flat. Assisting rescuer stabilizes victim head (one hand on chin and chest, other under back of board) Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Deep Water - ANSWER-5. Primary rescuer lowers victims arms, places tube under head of backboard, and then stabilizes the head of the victim Spinal Backboarding Procedure: Deep Water - ANSWER-6. Secondary rescuer begins to strap victim in (start with chest work towards hips) minimum of 3 straps. Remove the victim once secured to board Removing Backboard from Water - ANSWER-
Backboarding Standing Victim on Land - ANSWER- Stabilize Head, Secure body to board, stabilize head in device Sizing Up a Scene - ANSWER-Determine if the scene is safe for you; check for hazards that could endanger you or victim, determine cause of injury, determine number of victims, put on appropriate PPE barriers Primary Assessment - ANSWER-Checking victim for responsiveness, breathing, and a pulse (Look, Listen, Feel) Check Airways; Breathing; Circulation ABCs Secondary Assessment (pg. 216) - ANSWER-take a brief history and perform a quick head-to-toe physical exam SAMPLE mnemonic when taking a brief history (pg.
- ANSWER-S: Signs and Symptoms A: Allergies M: Medications P: Pertinent past medical history L: Last Oral Intake E: Events leading up to incident LOC - ANSWER-Level of Consciousness
- person is pregnant
- cause of seizure unknown
- person fails to regain consciousness after seizure
- this is the persons first seizure Seizure in Water (pg. 219) - ANSWER-Keep victim stable and their head above water Signs of Stroke Victims (pg. 220) - ANSWER- Sudden Illness/change in how body is working; weakness/numbness in face, difficulty with speech, blurred vision, severe headache, loss of balance FAST (stroke mnemonic) - ANSWER-F: Face- weakness on one side of face A: Arm-weakness or numbness in one arm S: Speech-slurred speech or trouble speaking T: Time- time to summon EMS if these signs are seen Contact ASAP Soft Tissues (pg. 220) - ANSWER-layers of skin, fat and muscle beneath the skins outer layer Abrasion (pg. 222) - ANSWER-Skin has been rubbed or scraped away Laceration (pg. 222) - ANSWER-Cuts that is deep and bleeds freely
Avulsion (pg. 222) - ANSWER-a cut in which a piece of soft tissue or even part of the body such as a finger is torn off Puncture (pg. 222) - ANSWER-a hole that is in tissue; typically does not bleed profusely. Shock (pg. 223) - ANSWER-a natural reaction by the body, typically following a serious injury Signs of Shock (pg. 223) - ANSWER-- restlessness/irritability
- altered LOC
- pale or ashen
- cool, moist skin
- nausea or vomiting
- rapid breathing and pulse
- excessive thirst Caring for Nosebleeds - ANSWER-1. Have victim lean forward slightly while pinching nose
- Pinch nostrils for approximately 10 minutes
- Avoid blowfly or picking nose
- Contact EMS if nosebleed is excessive or victim changes LOC
- Keep flushing area with water for 20 mins. or until EMS arrives
- If chemicals in eye, flush eyes with cool running water until EMS arrive Caring for Radiation Burn (Sun Burn) - ANSWER- Cool the burned area and protect the area from further damage. Stay OUT of the sun Heat Cramps (pg. 233) - ANSWER-painful muscle spasms that usually occur in the legs and abdomen Heat Exhaustion (pg. 233) - ANSWER-early indicator that the body's cooling system is becoming overwhelmed. Signs: cool, moist, ashen skin; headache; nausea; weakness; profuse sweating Heat Stroke (pg. 234) - ANSWER-Body stops function because of over heating and is a life threatening condition. Signs: red, hot dry skin; changes in LOC; vomiting Caring for Heat-Related Illnesses (pg. 234) - ANSWER-1. Move victim to cool place
- Loosen tight clothing / remove perspiration soaked clothing
- Apply cool wet towels to skin (neck)
- Drink small amounts of water
- If becomes serious, call EMS What will American Red Cross Lifeguarding class teach you? (pg. 2) - ANSWER-Teach you skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Teach land and water rescue skills plus first aid and CPR Primary Responsibilities of Lifeguards (pg. 2) - ANSWER-Monitor activities in and near water, prevent injuries by minimalizing hazardous situations, enforce facility rules, recognize and respond quickly, administering first aid and CPR, work as a team with other facility employees Secondary Responsibilities of Lifeguards (pg. 2-3) - ANSWER-test pool water chemistry, assisting patrons, cleaning/maintenance of pool area, completing records and reports (pg. 4) Professional Lifeguards SHOULD NOT - ANSWER-Leave your posted station or area while on duty, use mobile phones or other types of communication while on duty, slouch in chair, participate in conversation with other patrons or lifeguard staff, eat on stand, use alcohol or drugs (any that could negatively impact your alertness)
