Ellis and associatEs lifEguard tEst Exam latEst 2026 actual
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Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are taught to
anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies - answEr-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 - answEr-Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care they plan on providing a
guest - answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-False 10/20 should never be
interrupted without someone covering the zone
A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of protection area while, at the
same time coaching a swim team - answEr-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 -
answEr-True, knowing you are going to get audited makes you more consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding - answEr-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 -
answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-False, always call for
help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - answEr-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 -
answEr-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 incoming
and outgoing lifeguards must perform a PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the rotation process is
complete - answEr-True, both must perform proactive bottom scans
QuEstions and VErifiEd answErs (latEst updatE) a+
gradE 100% guarantEE VErifiEd by ExpErts
Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are taught to
anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies - answEr-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 - answEr-Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care they plan on providing a
guest - answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-False 10/20 should never be
interrupted without someone covering the zone
A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of protection area while, at the
same time coaching a swim team - answEr-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 -
answEr-True, knowing you are going to get audited makes you more consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding - answEr-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 -
answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-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 - answEr-False, always call for
help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - answEr-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 -
answEr-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 incoming
and outgoing lifeguards must perform a PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the rotation process is
complete - answEr-True, both must perform proactive bottom scans
