ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD ACTUAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ 10/20 protection standard rule. Answer: 10 seconds to see it and
20 seconds to get to the scene
◉ Distress. Answer: Patron who is having trouble
◉ Areas of danger. Answer: Glare
Shadows
Exits
Right under chair
◉ Zone of protection. Answer: A lifeguard station or position is
assigned a specific area of responsibility.
◉ Vigilance. Answer: Consistent and careful attention to your zones
of protection.
◉ Signs of a guest in distress. Answer: *Body position - The body
will be at a diagonal or vertical position. Legs are not kicking and
, arms are extended out to the side. It may look like the guest is trying
to reach or grab for something. The guest may have turned toward
safety (a lifeguard, a wall, or a lane line).
*Movement - There will be little to no forward movement.
*Appearance - All effort is expended to stay above the water. Eyes
may be open or tightly closed. Long hair may cover the face.
*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.
◉ Types of drowning. Answer: Active drowning - victim may
struggle on the surface of the water for a short period of time before
submerging.
Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently
beneath the surface of the water.
◉ The Drowning Process. Answer:
◉ Patrons to pay special attention to:. Answer:
◉ BSI. Answer: Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care,
gloves, water
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ 10/20 protection standard rule. Answer: 10 seconds to see it and
20 seconds to get to the scene
◉ Distress. Answer: Patron who is having trouble
◉ Areas of danger. Answer: Glare
Shadows
Exits
Right under chair
◉ Zone of protection. Answer: A lifeguard station or position is
assigned a specific area of responsibility.
◉ Vigilance. Answer: Consistent and careful attention to your zones
of protection.
◉ Signs of a guest in distress. Answer: *Body position - The body
will be at a diagonal or vertical position. Legs are not kicking and
, arms are extended out to the side. It may look like the guest is trying
to reach or grab for something. The guest may have turned toward
safety (a lifeguard, a wall, or a lane line).
*Movement - There will be little to no forward movement.
*Appearance - All effort is expended to stay above the water. Eyes
may be open or tightly closed. Long hair may cover the face.
*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.
◉ Types of drowning. Answer: Active drowning - victim may
struggle on the surface of the water for a short period of time before
submerging.
Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently
beneath the surface of the water.
◉ The Drowning Process. Answer:
◉ Patrons to pay special attention to:. Answer:
◉ BSI. Answer: Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care,
gloves, water
