Lifeguarding test questions with correct
answers
A patron slips under the water without struggle and does not resurface. What type of victim?
correct answer A passive victim who needs help
how long should it take you to reach your victim? correct answer 30 seconds
How long does it take to get to the victim and get them out of the water? correct answer 1.5
min to 2 min
Primary responsibility of a lifeguard include: correct answer Inspecting the pool and rescue
equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively
searching their assigned zone
while searching your zone, you time a person motionless in the water. the steps you follow in a
water emergency are performed in the following order: correct answer EAP, enter the water,
perform rescue, move the victim to safe exit point, remove from water and provide care
the objective of the facility safety team is to: correct answer assist lifeguards in maintaining a
safe environment and providing emergency care
A couple of patrons start running on the pool deck. You blow your whistle to get their attention.
Next you enforce the rules and regulations by: correct answer telling them they could slip of
fall and must walk on the deck
while searching your zone, you witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go under
water. what should you do? correct answer you have duty to act and perform the appropriate
rescue
answers
A patron slips under the water without struggle and does not resurface. What type of victim?
correct answer A passive victim who needs help
how long should it take you to reach your victim? correct answer 30 seconds
How long does it take to get to the victim and get them out of the water? correct answer 1.5
min to 2 min
Primary responsibility of a lifeguard include: correct answer Inspecting the pool and rescue
equipment before the facility opens and paying close attention to patrons in the water by actively
searching their assigned zone
while searching your zone, you time a person motionless in the water. the steps you follow in a
water emergency are performed in the following order: correct answer EAP, enter the water,
perform rescue, move the victim to safe exit point, remove from water and provide care
the objective of the facility safety team is to: correct answer assist lifeguards in maintaining a
safe environment and providing emergency care
A couple of patrons start running on the pool deck. You blow your whistle to get their attention.
Next you enforce the rules and regulations by: correct answer telling them they could slip of
fall and must walk on the deck
while searching your zone, you witness a patron struggling while swimming and then go under
water. what should you do? correct answer you have duty to act and perform the appropriate
rescue
