American Lifeguard Exam *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
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Life guard
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Life Guard
American Lifeguard Exam *Q&A* (100%
Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
You are assisting a baby in need of CPR. Where should you position your hands?
One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers on the center of the chest, just below the
nipple line.
After checking for consciousness, ...
American Lifeguard Exam *Q&A* (100%
Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
You are assisting a baby in need of CPR. Where should you position your hands?
One hand on the forehead and two or three fingers on the center of the chest, just below the
nipple line.
After checking for consciousness, what is the next step when a patron collapses and does not respond?
Check for signs of movement and breathing.
What skin changes are typical signs of respiratory distress?
Flushed, pale, ashen, or bluish skin.
What is the most effective way to stabilize an ankle injury?
Soft splint.
Why is it important to start CPR immediately when a victim is unresponsive and not breathing?
CPR helps circulate blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs.
What is the goal of the secondary assessment?
Identify and care for conditions that are not life-threatening.
How can lifeguards reduce fatigue and remain alert during their shift?
Rotating from station to station.
At what rate should you give rescue breaths for an infant?
1 rescue breath every 3 seconds.
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, When a person runs on the deck, what should you do after blowing your whistle?
Tell them they could slip and must walk on the deck.
What is the proper order for securing straps on a backboard?
Upper chest, hips, thighs.
How does early defibrillation impact cardiac arrest victims?
It increases the likelihood of survival.
How should you handle a head, neck, or back injury in deep water?
Minimize movement using the head splint technique.
During an initial assessment, what should you not check for in a victim who may be injured?
Swelling.
What should in-service training include for staff to ensure readiness for emergencies?
Practice emergency rescue procedures and calling for help.
A patron falls into the pool after being pushed. Even though they are laughing and no one is hurt, what
should you do?
Enforce the rules even if no one was injured.
Until when should lifeguards continue providing care?
Until EMS personnel arrive and take over.
What should you avoid when caring for a victim of shock?
Giving the victim anything to eat.
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