Red Cross Lifeguard Practice Test

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Prepare for the Red Cross Lifeguard Test with confidence. Our quiz contains multiple-choice questions that cover essential lifeguarding skills and knowledge. Test your readiness to save lives and ensure safety at aquatic facilities!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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After ensuring the scene is safe, what should you do first in the primary assessment?

Summon EMS personnel.
Check for responsiveness.
Open the victim's airway.
Check for breathing and a pulse.

The correct answer is: Check for responsiveness.

The first action in the primary assessment after confirming that the scene is safe is to check for responsiveness. This step is crucial as it allows you to gauge the victim's level of consciousness and whether they are alert, confused, or unresponsive. By assessing responsiveness, you can quickly determine the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate medical attention. If the victim is unresponsive, you can then move on to summon emergency medical services, as their condition could be critical, requiring advanced care. This assessment also helps to establish if the victim might need urgent interventions such as airway management or other lifesaving techniques. Focusing on checking responsiveness first sets the foundation for subsequent actions in the primary assessment, ensuring that you address the most immediate needs of the victim promptly and effectively.