American Red Cross Lifeguarding Final Written Exam 2026/2027

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Final
Written Exam 2026/2027
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent
drowning and other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance,
Administering first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards,
facility staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron
surveillance. - CORRECT ANSWER-Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by
performing safety orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and other
duties, Cleaning or performing maintenance, Completing records and reports, and
Performing opening duties, closing duties, or facility safety checks and inspections
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - CORRECT ANSWERKnowledgeable and skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be attentive and sit or stand
upright when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in
distress. What legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or
ill person before providing first aid or emergency care. - CORRECT ANSWER-State
your name, State your level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like
to assess them to find out what you think may be wrong or what you can do to help
What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Two years