American Red Cross r.24 Lifeguard Training Quiz

What does it mean to be "equipped and rescue ready?"

• Wearing a uniform

• Having a whistle

• Wearing or carrying appropriate rescue equipment and ready to perform a rescue

• Knowing the facility's Emergency Action Plan

Which of these is NOT a situation that might require giving ventilations?

• During rapid assessment when a person is not breathing after drowning

• When caring for someone in respiratory arrest

• When providing CPR to someone in cardiac arrest

• When a conscious person is having trouble catching their breath

What is the correct depth to compress an adult's chest during CPR?

• 1 inch

• 1 1/2 inches

• At least 2 inches

• 3 inches

When performing two-rescuer CPR on an infant, what is the compression to breaths ratio?

• 30:2

• 15:2

• 5:1

• 10:2

What is the PRIMARY responsibility of a lifeguard?

• Enforcing rules

• Providing first aid

• Conducting surveillance

• Assisting swimmers

Lifeguard station response time testing helps determine if:

• The lifeguard can see the bottom of the pool

• The lifeguard can hear a whistle from across the pool

• The lifeguard can reach a person in the furthest part of the zone and begin ventilations within 1 1/2 to 2 minutes

• The lifeguard station is positioned correctly

Which of the following is a sign of an active drowning victim?

• Head tilted back, struggling at the surface

• Floating motionless face down

• Waving for help

• Swimming laps

What is the FIRST step in responding to a water emergency?

• Activate the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

• Enter the water

• Begin rescue breathing

• Clear the pool

Glare on the water is affecting your ability to scan properly. What should you do?

• Ignore it, glare is normal

• Wear polarized sunglasses and ask your manager about repositioning the lifeguard stand

• Close your eyes and take a break

• Jump in the water to get a better view

You find an unresponsive adult on the pool deck. After checking the scene for safety, what is the NEXT step?

• Give 2 rescue breaths

• Start CPR compressions

• Check for responsiveness

• Call for help