Lifeguarding Test Sample

What does EAP stand for?

• Everyone Act Please

• Emergency Action Plan

• Equal Aquatic Programs

• Emergency as Planned

Correct scanning includes keeping an eye of patrons of the pool, actively searching, and checking the bottom, middle, and surface of the water.

• True

• False

Which situation could lead to trouble for a weak or non swimmer?

• Hand over hand wall crawling

• Clinging to a float or grasping at an object to keep their head above the water

• Bobbing in water over their head

• All of the above

A stride jump entry is best used when?

• The water is less than 5 feet deep

• The victim shows signs of a spinal injury

• You want to make a big splash

• None of the above

If thunder or lightening occurs, what should you do?

• Clear everyone for the water.

• Wait 30 mins from the last sign of lightening or sound of thunder before allowing guest back in.

• Tell everyone its time for a study break.

• Both A and B

What is the first thing you must do before providing care for a victim?

• Put gloves on

• Show them your lifeguarding certificate

• Ask for their consent

• Floss

If you must leave the victim to go get help how should you leave them?

• Place them in the recovery position.

• Never leave a victim.

• Sit them in a chair.

• Leave them how you found them.

There is no need to use a backboard when you suspect a head or neck injury as long as they are in shallow water.

• True

• False

The size and shape of a lifeguards zone should allow them to recognize and reach a victim in the farthest part of the zone within _________?

• 1 minute

• 3 minutes

• 10 Seconds

• 30 Seconds

There is different certifications needed to lifeguard at a waterfront location versus an indoor pool.

• True

• False