ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD
TEST. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are
taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies - ANS True, lifeguards are
taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious diseases
when providing emergency care - ANS Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care they plan on
providing a guest - ANS False, Standard of care means a degree of care that a responsible
person is expected to provide in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
Standard of care - ANS A degree of care that a responsible person is expected to provided in
preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when working outside in sunny
conditions - ANS False, if you work outside you should be prepare and sunglasses help guards
to view the pool easier
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard scanning if needed without
having someone else cover your zone of protection area - ANS False 10/20 should never be
interrupted without someone covering the zone
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, A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of protection area while, at
the same time coaching a swim team - ANS False, a lifeguard can't teach a class and maintain
the 10/20 protection standard
Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they preform well at all times while on duty -
ANS True, knowing you are going to get audited makes you more consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding - ANS Being
punctual... , getting a good nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of the above
The 10/20 protection standards states that as a lifeguard you have 10 seconds to identify a (GID)
within your zone of protection area and 20 seconds to reach and render aid to (GID) once
discovered - ANS True, you have 10 seconds to identify the GID and 20 seconds to reach them
A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never change it - ANS False, you should
change scanning patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at your aquatic
facility - ANS Always maintain the 10/20 protection standard, make sure children are directly
supervised by a responsible adult, provide life jackets to non-swimming children and guests
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergency - ANS False, always call
for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - ANS False, lifeguards need a whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another lifeguards attention, along with
TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of
Protection area - ANS True, two short whistles signal to active the EAP, and tapping the top of
your head signals you tapped out of your zone of protection
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20 PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained
while each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed). Both
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TEST. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are
taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies - ANS True, lifeguards are
taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious diseases
when providing emergency care - ANS Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care they plan on
providing a guest - ANS False, Standard of care means a degree of care that a responsible
person is expected to provide in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
Standard of care - ANS A degree of care that a responsible person is expected to provided in
preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when working outside in sunny
conditions - ANS False, if you work outside you should be prepare and sunglasses help guards
to view the pool easier
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard scanning if needed without
having someone else cover your zone of protection area - ANS False 10/20 should never be
interrupted without someone covering the zone
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, A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of protection area while, at
the same time coaching a swim team - ANS False, a lifeguard can't teach a class and maintain
the 10/20 protection standard
Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they preform well at all times while on duty -
ANS True, knowing you are going to get audited makes you more consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding - ANS Being
punctual... , getting a good nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of the above
The 10/20 protection standards states that as a lifeguard you have 10 seconds to identify a (GID)
within your zone of protection area and 20 seconds to reach and render aid to (GID) once
discovered - ANS True, you have 10 seconds to identify the GID and 20 seconds to reach them
A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never change it - ANS False, you should
change scanning patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at your aquatic
facility - ANS Always maintain the 10/20 protection standard, make sure children are directly
supervised by a responsible adult, provide life jackets to non-swimming children and guests
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergency - ANS False, always call
for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - ANS False, lifeguards need a whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another lifeguards attention, along with
TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of
Protection area - ANS True, two short whistles signal to active the EAP, and tapping the top of
your head signals you tapped out of your zone of protection
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20 PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained
while each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed). Both
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