VIP Exclusive

ALA American Lifeguard Association VIP Certification Exam

ALA — The American Lifeguard Association (ALA) Lifeguard Certification exam is a nationally recognized credential covering water surveillance, aquatic rescue, CPR/AED, first aid, spinal injury management, and emergency action procedures; the written component typically consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with an 80% passing threshold.

52
Questions
90m
Time Limit
80.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 52👑 VIP

You are stationed at the deep end of an outdoor pool on a busy Saturday afternoon. You notice a 10-year-old child who entered the water 8 minutes ago floating motionless face-down near the surface, arms at his sides, with no leg movement. Another patron nearby assumes the child is 'just floating.' Which of the following BEST describes the child's status and the appropriate immediate response?

Questions 2–52 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.