ILTP FINAL WRITTEN EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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, 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
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GUIDE 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
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, 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
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