ILTP Final Written Exam Study Guide
And Actual Answers.
How can sunscreen be used most effectively? - Answer Apply 20 minutes before going out in the sun,
and reapply hourly
What are the important objectives of a rotation? - Answer Perform a proactive bottom scan and
maintain the 10/20 during rotations
What is a sign of hypoxia? - Answer Breathing that is excessively fast or slow, weak or labored
What does a guest in distress look like? - Answer 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? - Answer
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? - Answer 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? - Answer When entering the water where
a nearby guest has a suspected spinal injury
What does "C.A.R.E." stand for? - Answer C- Confident
A- Attentive
R- Responsible
E- Empathetic
When should you provide supplemental oxygen using a non-rebreather mask? - Answer A pulse ox
reading less than 94% or 88% with condition
, How do you signal to another lifeguard to stop dispatch? - Answer Arms crossed above head
How do you signal to another lifeguard to cover your zone? - Answer Tapping your head
How do you signal to another lifeguard that the bottom is clear? - Answer Thumbs Up
How do you signal to another lifeguard that you need help? - Answer Raised Fist
What is a key step to the Duck Pluck rescue? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer Surprise Stage
Under what circumstances should a tourniquet be considered? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer
A rigid, soft, or anatomical splint
What should you consistently be doing when caring for a suspected spinal injury in the water? - Answer
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? - Answer Rear Hug
And Actual Answers.
How can sunscreen be used most effectively? - Answer Apply 20 minutes before going out in the sun,
and reapply hourly
What are the important objectives of a rotation? - Answer Perform a proactive bottom scan and
maintain the 10/20 during rotations
What is a sign of hypoxia? - Answer Breathing that is excessively fast or slow, weak or labored
What does a guest in distress look like? - Answer 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? - Answer
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? - Answer 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? - Answer When entering the water where
a nearby guest has a suspected spinal injury
What does "C.A.R.E." stand for? - Answer C- Confident
A- Attentive
R- Responsible
E- Empathetic
When should you provide supplemental oxygen using a non-rebreather mask? - Answer A pulse ox
reading less than 94% or 88% with condition
, How do you signal to another lifeguard to stop dispatch? - Answer Arms crossed above head
How do you signal to another lifeguard to cover your zone? - Answer Tapping your head
How do you signal to another lifeguard that the bottom is clear? - Answer Thumbs Up
How do you signal to another lifeguard that you need help? - Answer Raised Fist
What is a key step to the Duck Pluck rescue? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer Surprise Stage
Under what circumstances should a tourniquet be considered? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer
A rigid, soft, or anatomical splint
What should you consistently be doing when caring for a suspected spinal injury in the water? - Answer
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? - Answer Rear Hug
