ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD TEST COMPLETE
ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE (LATEST UPDATE)
E&A Philosophy - ANSWER: Make it work
Standard of Care: The Golden Rule - ANSWER: The degree of care a person expected
to provide in preventing/managing of others with injury and illness
Real Job of Lifeguard - ANSWER: -preventing aquatic emergencies
-perform rescues
-providing emergency care
Shallow Water Lifeguard Prerequisties - ANSWER: - must be able to swim 50 yards
- must be able to pick up a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the pool
- good physical health
- must be able to perform rescue skills in the working environment
A.R.M - ANSWER: A: anticipate
R: recognize
M: manage
Lifeguard Uniform: - ANSWER: -whistle
- GWL shirt, shorts, and swimsuit
- hip-pack
- name-tag
- hat/visor
-sunglasses
- rescue tube
- proper footwear
- water bottle
- wrist watch(optional)
Sunscreen Rule - ANSWER: Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun;
reapply every hour
Recuse Tube uses - ANSWER: - minimize personal danger when rescuing
- identify the lifeguard on stand
Recuse tube can - ANSWER: -hold several large people in water
- protect you from a guest
- can be used to support unconscious guest
Who are we accountable to? - ANSWER: 1. Guest: provide a safe environment
2. Empolyer: perform your job duties, be dedicated and perform ABOVE expectations
, 3. Yourself: Confidence is key. Believe in yourself and understand YOU are
responsible
D.E.A.L - ANSWER: Define; the problem
Evaluate; your options
Act; now
Look; at the outcomes
How can we be accountable? - ANSWER: We can use C.A.R.E
C.A.R.E - ANSWER: C: confidence
A: Attentiveness
R: Responsiveness
E: Empathy
GID - ANSWER: - Eyes tight or wide
- head tilted back
- hands may be "reaching"
- invisible ladder climb
- little to NO leg movement
- may be bobbing up and down
- breath holding
High Risk GID's - ANSWER: - Elderly
- Young Children
- Under the influence
- Guest prime to sudden illness
The Drowning Process - ANSWER: 1. Surprise
2. Respiratory arrest
3. Unconsciouness
4. Hypoxic Convulsions
5. Cardiac Arrest
6. Death
Surprise Stage: - ANSWER: -Erratic and ineffective arm and leg movement
- head back in effort to keep mouth above water
- this stage will last up to 30 seconds
Respiratory Arrest: - ANSWER: CO2 build up triggers an automatic response to
breathe
- if submerged, water will cross the larynx and cause the laryngeal spasm leading to
respiratory arrest
Unconsciouness - ANSWER: rescued during this stage the guest may begin breathing
once the face is removed from the water and the airway is open
ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE (LATEST UPDATE)
E&A Philosophy - ANSWER: Make it work
Standard of Care: The Golden Rule - ANSWER: The degree of care a person expected
to provide in preventing/managing of others with injury and illness
Real Job of Lifeguard - ANSWER: -preventing aquatic emergencies
-perform rescues
-providing emergency care
Shallow Water Lifeguard Prerequisties - ANSWER: - must be able to swim 50 yards
- must be able to pick up a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the pool
- good physical health
- must be able to perform rescue skills in the working environment
A.R.M - ANSWER: A: anticipate
R: recognize
M: manage
Lifeguard Uniform: - ANSWER: -whistle
- GWL shirt, shorts, and swimsuit
- hip-pack
- name-tag
- hat/visor
-sunglasses
- rescue tube
- proper footwear
- water bottle
- wrist watch(optional)
Sunscreen Rule - ANSWER: Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun;
reapply every hour
Recuse Tube uses - ANSWER: - minimize personal danger when rescuing
- identify the lifeguard on stand
Recuse tube can - ANSWER: -hold several large people in water
- protect you from a guest
- can be used to support unconscious guest
Who are we accountable to? - ANSWER: 1. Guest: provide a safe environment
2. Empolyer: perform your job duties, be dedicated and perform ABOVE expectations
, 3. Yourself: Confidence is key. Believe in yourself and understand YOU are
responsible
D.E.A.L - ANSWER: Define; the problem
Evaluate; your options
Act; now
Look; at the outcomes
How can we be accountable? - ANSWER: We can use C.A.R.E
C.A.R.E - ANSWER: C: confidence
A: Attentiveness
R: Responsiveness
E: Empathy
GID - ANSWER: - Eyes tight or wide
- head tilted back
- hands may be "reaching"
- invisible ladder climb
- little to NO leg movement
- may be bobbing up and down
- breath holding
High Risk GID's - ANSWER: - Elderly
- Young Children
- Under the influence
- Guest prime to sudden illness
The Drowning Process - ANSWER: 1. Surprise
2. Respiratory arrest
3. Unconsciouness
4. Hypoxic Convulsions
5. Cardiac Arrest
6. Death
Surprise Stage: - ANSWER: -Erratic and ineffective arm and leg movement
- head back in effort to keep mouth above water
- this stage will last up to 30 seconds
Respiratory Arrest: - ANSWER: CO2 build up triggers an automatic response to
breathe
- if submerged, water will cross the larynx and cause the laryngeal spasm leading to
respiratory arrest
Unconsciouness - ANSWER: rescued during this stage the guest may begin breathing
once the face is removed from the water and the airway is open
