Question 1
What is the primary distinction between a distressed swimmer and an active drowning victim?
Correct Answer:
A distressed swimmer can still call for help and may stay afloat temporarily
Question 2
Which of the following is a key behavioral sign of an active drowning victim?
Correct Answer:
Body vertical, head tilted back, mouth at or near water level
Question 3
How long does an active drowning victim typically remain visible at the water's surface before submerging?
Correct Answer:
20–60 seconds
Question 4
Which age group has the highest drowning rate in the United States?
Correct Answer:
Children aged 1–4 years
Question 5
What term describes a drowning victim who has submerged and is motionless on the pool bottom?
Correct Answer:
Passive drowning victim
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Prepare with the American Lifeguard Association (ALA) Lifeguard Certification practice quiz. This question bank includes 50 questions covering lifeguard, victim, water, drowning, and pool. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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