Lifeguard Red Cross Exam B Q&A
Question 1: During a morning adult lap swim, you notice a
swimmer who slows down and is no longer able to make any forward progress. Which of the following is true?
CORRECT ANSWER : She is in danger of becoming an
active victim if not assisted.
Question 2: The hazard communication standard includes
having MSDS information available. What is included in this information?
CORRECT ANSWER : Information about what type of
chemicals are in use at the facility.
Question 3: For a head, neck or spinal injury in the water:
CORRECT ANSWER : Minimize movement of the victim's
head and neck using the head splint technique.
Question 4: If three lifeguards are on duty, emergency backup
coverage takes place:
CORRECT ANSWER : When a lifeguard enters the water for
a rescue.
Question 5: A patron comes up to you complaining of neck
pain. He says his hands and feet are tingling. What injury might you suspect, and what care would you provide?
CORRECT ANSWER : You should suspect a head, neck or
spinal injury. Immediately provide manual stabilization of the victim's head and neck and summon EMS personnel.
Question 6: Which of the following is the least important for a
safe group visit to a pool?
CORRECT ANSWER : Ensuring there are multiple activities
planned for the group
Question 7: Which of the following is true about accidental
fecal releases (AFRs)?
CORRECT ANSWER : AFRs require water treatment,
temporary pool closure and immediate lifeguard attention.
Question 8: A technique used in the water to minimize
movement of the victim's head and neck is the:
CORRECT ANSWER : Head splint.
Question 9: Which of the following is true if the manager of
the facility has assigned you as the only lifeguard conducting patron surveillance?
CORRECT ANSWER : You have been assigned to total
coverage.
Question 10: You enter the mechanical room and find a
maintenance worker lying on his back on the floor next to a ladder. You check the scene and determine it is safe to enter.During your primary assessment, you find the victim is unconscious but breathing. You must leave to get help. What should you do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Move him into the H.A.IN.E.S.
position.
Question 11: Which of the following pieces of equipment
must a lifeguard have instantly accessible at all times?
CORRECT ANSWER : Gloves, resuscitation mask, rescue
tube
Question 12: During an in-service training, lifeguards practice
the steps of an emergency action plan, such as:
CORRECT ANSWER : Following rescue procedures,
informing management and conducting staff debriefings.
Question 13: You are lifeguarding during a family swim
session when you notice a swimmer swimming full lengths of the pool under water. What should you do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Immediately stop him from
continuing the activity and explain the dangers of the activity.
Question 14: Which of the following is true of a submerged
unconscious victim in deep water that you suspect has a spinal injury?
CORRECT ANSWER : If the victim is not breathing, you
would remove the victim from the water.
Question 15: You are walking through the park on your way
to the pool to report for duty and witness an adult suddenly collapse while playing catch with his son. You check the
