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American Red Cross - Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills - Final Exam B Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How can a lifeguard recognize a passive drowning victim in shallow water?✔✔ The victim is motionless, face-down, and not making any effort to move
What is the best way to enter the water when performing a shallow water rescue?✔✔ Use a compact jump or wade entry to avoid injury
What should a lifeguard do if a swimmer is panicking and grabbing onto them?✔✔ Use the rescue tube as a barrier and encourage the swimmer to grab onto it
How should a lifeguard care for a guest who has hit their head in shallow water?✔✔ Keep them still, minimize movement, and use in-line stabilization
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✔✔ Approach from the side, keep their head aligned with their spine, and stabilize them until help arrives
When performing a rescue in shallow water, why is it important to keep the rescue tube between the lifeguard and the victim?✔✔ It provides flotation and protects the lifeguard from being grabbed by the victim
How should a lifeguard react if a swimmer suddenly collapses near the water's edge?✔✔ Check for responsiveness, activate EMS, and begin appropriate care
What is the first step when using an AED on a victim found unresponsive on the pool deck?✔✔ Turn on the AED and follow its prompts
Why should a lifeguard enforce the "no running" rule on the pool deck?✔✔ To prevent slips, falls, and potential head injuries
What should a lifeguard do if a child is struggling to stay afloat in shallow water?✔✔ Approach with a rescue tube and provide immediate assistance
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