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Lifeguard Practice Test

Check what you know about the lifeguard job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on lifeguard knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Drowning victims often:
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Answer: Struggle silently. Drowning is often silent.

Question 2 of 15A rescue tube is used to:
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Answer: Support victims during rescue. It provides flotation.

Question 3 of 15After an AED shock you should:
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Answer: Resume CPR. Resume CPR immediately.

Question 4 of 15A rip current flows:
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Answer: Away from shore. Rip currents pull swimmers out.

Question 5 of 15The 10/20 rule means:
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Answer: Scan in 10 seconds, reach in 20. It’s a scanning standard.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A person struggling who can’t call for help.”
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Answer: Active drowning victim. Active drowning victim: A person struggling who can’t call for help.

Question 7 of 15What does “Head lifeguard” mean?
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Answer: A lifeguard supervisor.. Head lifeguard: A lifeguard supervisor.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A board used to move injured people.”
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Answer: Backboard. Backboard: A board used to move injured people.

Question 9 of 15What does “Passive drowning victim” mean?
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Answer: A submerged or motionless person.. Passive drowning victim: A submerged or motionless person.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Automated external defibrillator.”
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Answer: AED. AED: Automated external defibrillator.

Question 11 of 15What does “Zone” mean?
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Answer: The area a lifeguard is responsible for.. Zone: The area a lifeguard is responsible for.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Scan your zone in 10 seconds and reach victims in 20.”
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Answer: 10/20 rule. 10/20 rule: Scan your zone in 10 seconds and reach victims in 20.

Question 13 of 15What does “Scanning” mean?
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Answer: Systematically watching the water.. Scanning: Systematically watching the water.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An injury requiring careful stabilization.”
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Answer: Spinal injury. Spinal injury: An injury requiring careful stabilization.

Question 15 of 15What does “Rescue tube” mean?
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Answer: A flotation device used in rescues.. Rescue tube: A flotation device used in rescues.

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