ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD TRAINING
EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
1. Professional
*Punctual - Arrive at work ahead of time.
As- pects
*In proper uniform - Look neat, clean, and easily identifiable as a lifeguard
(shirt, hat/visor, sunglasses).
*Prepared - Have the items you need to do the job (whistle, hydration,
sun protection, etc.).
*Pleasant - Act cordially to guests and coworkers at all times; smile :).
*Attentive - Keep your eyes on the zone of protection and avoid
distractions.
*Vigilant - Maintain your lifeguarding skills at peak performance
level (test-ready).
2. 10/20 *Knowledgeable - Know and enforce the facility
protection
standard rule rules. 10 seconds to see it and 20 seconds to get
to the scene
3. Distress Patron who is having trouble
4. Areas of danger Glare
Shadows Exits
Right under chair
5. Zone of A lifeguard station or position is assigned a specific area of responsibility.
protec- tion
6. Vigilance Consistent and careful attention to your zones of protection.
7. Signs of a *Body position - The body will be at a diagonal or vertical position.
guest in
Legs are not kicking and arms are extended out to the side. It may look like
distress
the guest is trying to reach or grab for something. The guest may have
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EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
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turned toward safety (a
lifeguard, a wall, or a
lane line).
*Movement - There will be
little to no forward
movement.
*Appearance - All ettort is
expended to stay above the
water. Eyes may be open or
tightly closed. Long hair
may cover the face.
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EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
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*Breathing - In an attempt to breathe, the head will usually be held back
to keep the mouth above the surface of the water. The guest is attempting
to concentrate only on breathing while on the surface. There may be
little to no calling out for help.
8. Types of Active drowning - victim may struggle on the surface of the water for a short
drown- ing period of time before submerging.
Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently beneath the
surface of the water.
9. The
Drowning
Process
10. Patrons to
pay special
attention to:
11. BSI Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care, gloves, water
12. EAP Emergency action plan
13. Supplemental statt members
re- sponders
14. EMS emergency medical services
15. One short whistle Get attention of guest(s)
blast
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EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
1. Professional
*Punctual - Arrive at work ahead of time.
As- pects
*In proper uniform - Look neat, clean, and easily identifiable as a lifeguard
(shirt, hat/visor, sunglasses).
*Prepared - Have the items you need to do the job (whistle, hydration,
sun protection, etc.).
*Pleasant - Act cordially to guests and coworkers at all times; smile :).
*Attentive - Keep your eyes on the zone of protection and avoid
distractions.
*Vigilant - Maintain your lifeguarding skills at peak performance
level (test-ready).
2. 10/20 *Knowledgeable - Know and enforce the facility
protection
standard rule rules. 10 seconds to see it and 20 seconds to get
to the scene
3. Distress Patron who is having trouble
4. Areas of danger Glare
Shadows Exits
Right under chair
5. Zone of A lifeguard station or position is assigned a specific area of responsibility.
protec- tion
6. Vigilance Consistent and careful attention to your zones of protection.
7. Signs of a *Body position - The body will be at a diagonal or vertical position.
guest in
Legs are not kicking and arms are extended out to the side. It may look like
distress
the guest is trying to reach or grab for something. The guest may have
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,ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD TRAINING
EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
RATED 100% CORRECT
turned toward safety (a
lifeguard, a wall, or a
lane line).
*Movement - There will be
little to no forward
movement.
*Appearance - All ettort is
expended to stay above the
water. Eyes may be open or
tightly closed. Long hair
may cover the face.
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EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
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*Breathing - In an attempt to breathe, the head will usually be held back
to keep the mouth above the surface of the water. The guest is attempting
to concentrate only on breathing while on the surface. There may be
little to no calling out for help.
8. Types of Active drowning - victim may struggle on the surface of the water for a short
drown- ing period of time before submerging.
Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently beneath the
surface of the water.
9. The
Drowning
Process
10. Patrons to
pay special
attention to:
11. BSI Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care, gloves, water
12. EAP Emergency action plan
13. Supplemental statt members
re- sponders
14. EMS emergency medical services
15. One short whistle Get attention of guest(s)
blast
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