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Lifeguarding Skills Exam B Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Why should lifeguards rotate positions regularly?✔✔ To stay alert, reduce fatigue, and ensure effective coverage of all zones.
What should a lifeguard do if a child is struggling to stay afloat but is not calling for help?✔✔ Approach them carefully with a rescue tube and provide assistance immediately.
How should a lifeguard respond to a swimmer caught in a rip current?✔✔ Instruct them to swim parallel to the shore until they escape the current.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest reports feeling dizzy after swimming?✔✔ Have them sit down, monitor their condition, and offer water if needed.
What is the best way to handle a situation where a guest has an open wound?✔✔ Apply a clean dressing and advise them to keep it covered before re-entering the water.
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What is the best way to ensure quick response times in an emergency?✔✔ Regular training, clear communication, and rehearsing emergency action plans.
How should a lifeguard assist a panicked swimmer who is actively drowning?✔✔ Approach with a rescue tube and keep a safe distance while offering assistance.
What is the correct way to perform CPR on an infant?✔✔ Use two fingers for compressions, at a depth of about 1.5 inches, with a 30:2 compression- to-breath ratio.
How should a lifeguard respond to a choking victim who becomes unresponsive?✔✔ Lower them to the ground and begin CPR, checking for the obstructing object between compressions.
What should a lifeguard do after an emergency rescue?✔✔ Document the incident, debrief with the team, and reset equipment for the next emergency.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest faints near the poolside?
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