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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Test (CPR/First Aid) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first step when treating an electrical burn?✔✔ Ensure the power source is off before approaching the victim.
What should you do if a victim has been poisoned?✔✔ Call poison control and follow their instructions.
What should you do if someone is struck by lightning?✔✔ Call emergency services and begin CPR if necessary.
How should you respond to an eye injury caused by chemicals?✔✔ Rinse the eye with water for at least 15 minutes.
What is the primary concern when treating an unconscious drowning victim?✔✔ Ensuring an open airway and providing rescue breaths if needed. 1 / 2
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How should you check for responsiveness in a baby?✔✔ Tap their foot and call their name.
What should you do if a victim regains a pulse but is not breathing?✔✔ Provide rescue breathing until normal breathing resumes.
How should you respond if a person accidentally swallows a toxic substance?✔✔ Call poison control and follow their instructions.
What is the best way to calm a conscious, anxious victim?✔✔ Speak calmly, reassure them, and keep them comfortable.
What is the first step in treating a dislocated joint?✔✔ Immobilize the joint and seek medical help.
What should you do if a person is experiencing dizziness and weakness?✔✔ Have them sit or lie down and monitor for signs of a medical emergency.
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