LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION LATEST EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT ANSWERS (GUARANTEED PASS) | RATED A+
What are the two pros and two cons about a BVM (bag valve mask)? - Answer>>>Best for
avoiding BBP (blood born pathogen) and higher % of O-2, Bad as needs 2 rescuers and not
always available
If a lifeguard can no longer see some of the patrons on one side because of a glare, what option
does he have to maintain effective scanning? - Answer>>>Adjust his position slightly to remove
the glare or begin a walking scan of area, if that still doesn't work, properly contact manager and
inform management of situation and advise to close off that area
After blowing your whistle at a patron for a rule infraction, what do you do now to enforce the
rules and regulations? - Answer>>>Explain what can happen to them and consequences of their
actions
When performing rescue breathing, how often do you give one ventilation? - Answer>>>1/3
seconds Infant, 1/3 seconds Child, 1/5 seconds Adult
When scanning and you notice a victim in the water, what are the steps you must follow in the
proper order? - Answer>>>Activate EAP, Enter Water, Perform rescue, get victim to exit point
in water, remove from water, provide care as needed and then document incident
What is the required rate of compressions per minute when doing CPR? - Answer>>>100
When an AED advises shocking the victim, what command should you state several times before
shocking? - Answer>>>Tell everyone to stand clear of the victim
What is the criteria needed for a Lifeguard to summon EMS personnel? - Answer>>>Either a life
threatening situation or something a lifeguard cannot resolve to the standard of care
After you pull an unconscious victim out of the water who is infrequently gasping, after
determining the victim pulse, what should you do next? - Answer>>>2 Breaths
If there is a risk of the AED pads touching each other, what do you, as a rescuer, need to do? -
Answer>>>Place one on middle of chest and other on the back
If a victim you are about to apply AED pads on, has several body piercings and jewelry on his
chest, what should you do? - Answer>>>Apply pads and slightly adjust to avoid
What is the compression and ventilation cycle for 2-rescuer CPR of an infant? - Answer>>>15
compressions and 2 ventilations