Ellis Lifeguard Practice Test Questions and Answers 2023 with complete solution

Ellis Lifeguard Practice Test Questions and Answers 2023
with complete solution
True or false: ILTP-trained lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies.
True
True or false: "Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of
care they plan on providing a guest.
False
True or false: It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when
working outside in sunny conditions
False
True or false: Lifeguards perform well when evaluated because they perform well at all
times on duty.
True
Which of the following behaviors present a professional image while lifeguarding?
A. Being punctual, protecting yourself from hazards, and maintaining your vigilance
while on duty
B. Getting a good night's rest, working as a team player, and wearing a proper uniform
C. Having a whistle and hip pack, being properly hydrated, and being "test ready"
D. All of the above
D.
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious
diseases when providing emergency care?
A. Rescue tube
B. Sunglasses
C. Medical exam gloves
D. Water bottle
C.
The 10/20 Protection standard states that as a lifeguard you have ______ seconds to
identify a GiD within your Zone of Protection area and _____ seconds to reach and
render aid to a GiD once discovered.
10; 20
True or false: A lifeguard should utilize a single scanning pattern and never change it.
False
True or false: Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 Protection standard of scanning
if needed without having someone else cover your Zone of Protection area.
False
True or false: A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 Protection standard over a Zone of
Protection while at the same time coaching a swim team.
False
True or false: Guests in distress who are experiencing passive drowning cover all
stages of the drowning process.
False
True or false: Shallow water is not as dangerous as deep water.

, False
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at
your aquatic facility?
A. Always maintain the 10/20 Protection standard.
B. Make sure children are directly supervised by a responsible adult.
C. Provide life jackets to children and other guests.
D. All of the above.
D
True or false: A lifeguard can function without any assistance during an emergency.
False
True or False: A whistle is an optional piece of equipment.
False
I would use ________ to get another lifeguard's attention, along with
________________ if I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection.
two short whistle blasts or a clenched fist in the air; tap on top of the head
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the _______________ is maintained while
each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed).
Both incoming and outcoming lifeguards must perform a _______________ before the
rotation process is complete.
10/20 Protection Standard; proactive bottom scan of the Zone of Protection
An EAP should include, among other items:
A. Emergency type and how it is recognized
B. Equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene.
C. Role and actions of supervisors if available.
D. Transfer of care to EMS personnel.
E. All of the above.
E.
True or false: Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each
other.
False
True or false: Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of the guest or
time of day.
True
True or false: Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist
lifeguards in enforcement.
True
True or false: The "C" in the CARE mnemonic stands for charisma-as in, the best
lifeguards have it.
False
True or false: Looking at outcomes when dealing with difficult guests will allow
lifeguards to better handle the situation if it were to occur in the future.
True
True or false: After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened.
False
Lightning can be detected using the following method:
A. Flash-to-bang rule