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Lifeguarding Test Sample

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does EAP stand for?

a)

Everyone Act Please

b)

Emergency Action Plan

c)

Equal Aquatic Programs

d)

Emergency as Planned

2.

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

a)

True

b)

False

3.

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

a)

Hand over hand wall crawling

b)

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

c)

Bobbing in water over their head

d)

All of the above

4.

A stride jump entry is best used when?

a)

The water is less than 5 feet deep

b)

The victim shows signs of a spinal injury

c)

You want to make a big splash

d)

None of the above

5.

If thunder or lightening occurs, what should you do?

a)

Clear everyone for the water.

b)

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

c)

Tell everyone its time for a study break.

d)

Both A and B

6.

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

a)

Put gloves on

b)

Show them your lifeguarding certificate

c)

Ask for their consent

d)

Floss

7.

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

a)

Place them in the recovery position.

b)

Never leave a victim.

c)

Sit them in a chair.

d)

Leave them how you found them.

8.

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

a)

True

b)

False

9.

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 _________?

a)

1 minute

b)

3 minutes

c)

10 Seconds

d)

30 Seconds

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False