Red Cross Lifeguarding Multiple Choice
Questions with Correct Answers Given
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. All of the following will help you
deal with the monotony EXCEPT for which?
A | Stay fully engaged and do not let
attention drift.
B | Change body position and posture
periodically.
C | Swing your whistle lanyard.
D | Sit upright and slightly forward. - ✔✔C
It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the
following can help you stay alert EXECPT for which?
A | Stay in a cooler area during breaks.
B | Stay hydrated while drinking plenty
of water.
C | Rotate more frequently.
D | Jump in the pool while on surveillance
duty to cool off. - ✔✔D
You are distracted by the glare of the lights on the water and the water movements
are making it hard to see all areas of your zone. Circle all acceptable options.
A | Wear polarized sunglasses.
B | Adjust your body position; stand up to look
around and through the glare spots.
,C | Reposition the lifeguard station with the
permission of your supervisor.
D | Be aware of the normal appearance
of the bottom of the pool; know the
appearance of drains, colored tiles
or painted depth markings.
E | Do not change your position as the
lifeguard stations are placed to be
ascetically pleasing. - ✔✔A, B, C, D
Which scanning challenge often occurs at waterfronts but should not exist
at pools?
A | Distractions
B | Heavy patron loads
C | Murky water
D | High air temperature - ✔✔C
Who normally provides training for watercraft used at some waterfront facilities?
A | The lifeguard's training agency
B | The lifeguard figures it out
C | Facility management
D | The U.S. Coast Guard - ✔✔C
At waterfront facilities using swim tests for group visits, areas for
nonswimmers should:
A | Begin in shallow water and grade
seamlessly into deep water appropriate
, for swimmers.
B | Be separated from the swimmer area with
a continuous barrier, such as a pier or
buoyed lifeline.
C | Extend slightly into deep water for practice.
D | Include designated deep water areas
for diving. - ✔✔B
Rescue
Equipment check/corrective action
Signal
Return to duty
Report, advise, release - ✔✔2, 4, 1, 5, 3
When completing a report, you should:
A | Include all details about the incident,
including your opinion about how the
incident happened.
B | Allow witnesses to discuss their thoughts
about the incident before compiling their
statement onto one report.
C | Collect all factual information about what
was seen, heard and the actions taken.
D | Not allow the victim to leave until you have
completed the report and your
supervisor has signed it. - ✔✔C
Questions with Correct Answers Given
You are guarding a lap swim with only two patrons. All of the following will help you
deal with the monotony EXCEPT for which?
A | Stay fully engaged and do not let
attention drift.
B | Change body position and posture
periodically.
C | Swing your whistle lanyard.
D | Sit upright and slightly forward. - ✔✔C
It is very hot in your facility and you are starting to doze on the stand. All of the
following can help you stay alert EXECPT for which?
A | Stay in a cooler area during breaks.
B | Stay hydrated while drinking plenty
of water.
C | Rotate more frequently.
D | Jump in the pool while on surveillance
duty to cool off. - ✔✔D
You are distracted by the glare of the lights on the water and the water movements
are making it hard to see all areas of your zone. Circle all acceptable options.
A | Wear polarized sunglasses.
B | Adjust your body position; stand up to look
around and through the glare spots.
,C | Reposition the lifeguard station with the
permission of your supervisor.
D | Be aware of the normal appearance
of the bottom of the pool; know the
appearance of drains, colored tiles
or painted depth markings.
E | Do not change your position as the
lifeguard stations are placed to be
ascetically pleasing. - ✔✔A, B, C, D
Which scanning challenge often occurs at waterfronts but should not exist
at pools?
A | Distractions
B | Heavy patron loads
C | Murky water
D | High air temperature - ✔✔C
Who normally provides training for watercraft used at some waterfront facilities?
A | The lifeguard's training agency
B | The lifeguard figures it out
C | Facility management
D | The U.S. Coast Guard - ✔✔C
At waterfront facilities using swim tests for group visits, areas for
nonswimmers should:
A | Begin in shallow water and grade
seamlessly into deep water appropriate
, for swimmers.
B | Be separated from the swimmer area with
a continuous barrier, such as a pier or
buoyed lifeline.
C | Extend slightly into deep water for practice.
D | Include designated deep water areas
for diving. - ✔✔B
Rescue
Equipment check/corrective action
Signal
Return to duty
Report, advise, release - ✔✔2, 4, 1, 5, 3
When completing a report, you should:
A | Include all details about the incident,
including your opinion about how the
incident happened.
B | Allow witnesses to discuss their thoughts
about the incident before compiling their
statement onto one report.
C | Collect all factual information about what
was seen, heard and the actions taken.
D | Not allow the victim to leave until you have
completed the report and your
supervisor has signed it. - ✔✔C
