ILTP Final Written Exam Study Guide
How can sunscreen be used most effectively? - ANS-Apply 20 minutes before going out
in the sun, and reapply hourly
What are the important objectives of a rotation? - ANS-Perform a proactive bottom scan
and maintain the 10/20 during rotations
What is a sign of hypoxia? - ANS-Breathing that is excessively fast or slow, weak or
labored
What does a guest in distress look like? - ANS-Active struggling with head back and
inefficient arm and leg movement
When performing CPR as part of a team, you should discontinue compressions what
occurs? - ANS-An AED is attached, ready to analyze, and directs rescuers to not touch
the patient
As a single rescuer how do you perform CPR on an infant? - ANS-2 fingers on the
center of the chest, just below the nipple line
An ease in entry is used in which of the following situations? - ANS-When entering the
water where a nearby guest has a suspected spinal injury
What does "C.A.R.E." stand for? - ANS-C- Confident
A- Attentive
R- Responsible
E- Empathetic
When should you provide supplemental oxygen using a non-rebreather mask? - ANS-A
pulse ox reading less than 94% or 88% with condition
How do you signal to another lifeguard to stop dispatch? - ANS-Arms crossed above
head
How do you signal to another lifeguard to cover your zone? - ANS-Tapping your head
How do you signal to another lifeguard that the bottom is clear? - ANS-Thumbs Up
, How do you signal to another lifeguard that you need help? - ANS-Raised Fist
What is a key step to the Duck Pluck rescue? - ANS-Holding the center of the guard
tube with arm extended and reaching over the tube with the other hand
What does the "10" in the 10/20 Protection standard represent? - ANS-Lifeguards are
able to scan their entire zone and recognize a guest in destress within 10 seconds
Which stage of drowning rarely needs further care when rescued in this stage? -
ANS-Surprise Stage
Under what circumstances should a tourniquet be considered? - ANS-A catastrophic
wound to a limb and bleeding cannot be controlled using direct pressure and bandaging
Prior to approaching a guest in distress which of the following should you do? -
ANS-Activate you EAP and enter the water safely
To care for a broken bone, what would you apply to minimize movement to the affected
area? - ANS-A rigid, soft, or anatomical splint
What should you consistently be doing when caring for a suspected spinal injury in the
water? - ANS-Communicate with the guest throughout the process
Which rescue would you preform on an adult guest in distress, who is responsive, on
the surface, and facing away from you? - ANS-Rear Hug
What does "D.E.A.L." stand for? - ANS-D-De-escalate the Situation
E- Evaluate Alternatives
A- Act Quickly
L- Look at Outcomes
When is it appropriate to prefrom CPR? - ANS-When the guest us unresponsive, only
gasping, and pulseless
What is the first step when preforming the pool edge technique for a rapid extraction, as
the primary guard gets the guest? - ANS-On-Deck lifeguard positions the backboard
When working outside, what do you need to be completely protected from the sun and
its effects? - ANS-Polarized Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Water, Shade when possible, and
protective clothing
How can sunscreen be used most effectively? - ANS-Apply 20 minutes before going out
in the sun, and reapply hourly
What are the important objectives of a rotation? - ANS-Perform a proactive bottom scan
and maintain the 10/20 during rotations
What is a sign of hypoxia? - ANS-Breathing that is excessively fast or slow, weak or
labored
What does a guest in distress look like? - ANS-Active struggling with head back and
inefficient arm and leg movement
When performing CPR as part of a team, you should discontinue compressions what
occurs? - ANS-An AED is attached, ready to analyze, and directs rescuers to not touch
the patient
As a single rescuer how do you perform CPR on an infant? - ANS-2 fingers on the
center of the chest, just below the nipple line
An ease in entry is used in which of the following situations? - ANS-When entering the
water where a nearby guest has a suspected spinal injury
What does "C.A.R.E." stand for? - ANS-C- Confident
A- Attentive
R- Responsible
E- Empathetic
When should you provide supplemental oxygen using a non-rebreather mask? - ANS-A
pulse ox reading less than 94% or 88% with condition
How do you signal to another lifeguard to stop dispatch? - ANS-Arms crossed above
head
How do you signal to another lifeguard to cover your zone? - ANS-Tapping your head
How do you signal to another lifeguard that the bottom is clear? - ANS-Thumbs Up
, How do you signal to another lifeguard that you need help? - ANS-Raised Fist
What is a key step to the Duck Pluck rescue? - ANS-Holding the center of the guard
tube with arm extended and reaching over the tube with the other hand
What does the "10" in the 10/20 Protection standard represent? - ANS-Lifeguards are
able to scan their entire zone and recognize a guest in destress within 10 seconds
Which stage of drowning rarely needs further care when rescued in this stage? -
ANS-Surprise Stage
Under what circumstances should a tourniquet be considered? - ANS-A catastrophic
wound to a limb and bleeding cannot be controlled using direct pressure and bandaging
Prior to approaching a guest in distress which of the following should you do? -
ANS-Activate you EAP and enter the water safely
To care for a broken bone, what would you apply to minimize movement to the affected
area? - ANS-A rigid, soft, or anatomical splint
What should you consistently be doing when caring for a suspected spinal injury in the
water? - ANS-Communicate with the guest throughout the process
Which rescue would you preform on an adult guest in distress, who is responsive, on
the surface, and facing away from you? - ANS-Rear Hug
What does "D.E.A.L." stand for? - ANS-D-De-escalate the Situation
E- Evaluate Alternatives
A- Act Quickly
L- Look at Outcomes
When is it appropriate to prefrom CPR? - ANS-When the guest us unresponsive, only
gasping, and pulseless
What is the first step when preforming the pool edge technique for a rapid extraction, as
the primary guard gets the guest? - ANS-On-Deck lifeguard positions the backboard
When working outside, what do you need to be completely protected from the sun and
its effects? - ANS-Polarized Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Water, Shade when possible, and
protective clothing
