Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Training
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a lifeguard do first when spotting an unconscious guest floating face-down in the
water?
A. Call for assistance and wait for backup
✔✔B. Enter the water, turn the guest face-up, and check for breathing
C. Use a reaching assist to pull them to the edge
D. Shout at them to see if they respond
How can lifeguards ensure effective scanning during their shift?
✔✔A. Maintain an active posture and scan in a systematic pattern
B. Focus only on the deep end of the pool
C. Only watch swimmers who appear to be struggling
D. Stand in the same position for long periods to avoid distraction
What is the primary purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP)?
A. To ensure pool chemicals are properly balanced
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,B. To inform guests about pool rules
✔✔C. To provide a structured response to emergencies
D. To schedule lifeguard rotations
What is the most important factor when performing a water rescue?
A. Getting to the victim as quickly as possible, no matter the risks
✔✔B. Ensuring personal safety before attempting a rescue
C. Using the loudest voice possible to alert the victim
D. Asking the victim to try and swim to the side on their own
When should a lifeguard provide care for a guest experiencing heat exhaustion?
A. After they have fainted
B. Only if they ask for help
✔✔C. As soon as they show signs like dizziness, excessive sweating, or weakness
D. If their body temperature drops below normal
What should be done immediately after pulling an unconscious, non-breathing guest from the
water?
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,A. Place them in a recovery position
✔✔B. Begin CPR and use an AED if available
C. Check for external injuries first
D. Wait for EMS to arrive before taking any action
How often should a lifeguard perform a secondary assessment on a conscious injured guest?
A. Every 10 minutes
✔✔B. Continuously monitor for changes in condition
C. Only once, right after the injury occurs
D. After they request medical attention
What is the correct way to rescue a panicked swimmer in deep water?
✔✔A. Approach with a rescue tube and encourage them to grab onto it
B. Swim directly toward them and try to hold them still
C. Pull them to safety without using a flotation device
D. Tell them to calm down and swim toward the wall
What should be done if a guest is found unresponsive with no pulse?
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, A. Splash cold water on their face to wake them up
✔✔B. Begin chest compressions and use an AED as soon as possible
C. Roll them onto their side and wait for EMS
D. Have another guest check their pulse before acting
Which of the following is an example of effective lifeguard communication with guests?
✔✔A. Giving clear, calm instructions and making eye contact
B. Shouting loudly to get attention
C. Ignoring guests unless they are in distress
D. Only communicating with guests if they break a rule
How should a lifeguard respond to a guest experiencing a seizure in the water?
✔✔A. Support their head above water and remove them safely once the seizure ends
B. Restrain their movements to prevent injury
C. Wait for the seizure to stop before assisting
D. Splash water on them to help them regain consciousness
What is the best way to recognize a drowning victim?
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should a lifeguard do first when spotting an unconscious guest floating face-down in the
water?
A. Call for assistance and wait for backup
✔✔B. Enter the water, turn the guest face-up, and check for breathing
C. Use a reaching assist to pull them to the edge
D. Shout at them to see if they respond
How can lifeguards ensure effective scanning during their shift?
✔✔A. Maintain an active posture and scan in a systematic pattern
B. Focus only on the deep end of the pool
C. Only watch swimmers who appear to be struggling
D. Stand in the same position for long periods to avoid distraction
What is the primary purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP)?
A. To ensure pool chemicals are properly balanced
1
,B. To inform guests about pool rules
✔✔C. To provide a structured response to emergencies
D. To schedule lifeguard rotations
What is the most important factor when performing a water rescue?
A. Getting to the victim as quickly as possible, no matter the risks
✔✔B. Ensuring personal safety before attempting a rescue
C. Using the loudest voice possible to alert the victim
D. Asking the victim to try and swim to the side on their own
When should a lifeguard provide care for a guest experiencing heat exhaustion?
A. After they have fainted
B. Only if they ask for help
✔✔C. As soon as they show signs like dizziness, excessive sweating, or weakness
D. If their body temperature drops below normal
What should be done immediately after pulling an unconscious, non-breathing guest from the
water?
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,A. Place them in a recovery position
✔✔B. Begin CPR and use an AED if available
C. Check for external injuries first
D. Wait for EMS to arrive before taking any action
How often should a lifeguard perform a secondary assessment on a conscious injured guest?
A. Every 10 minutes
✔✔B. Continuously monitor for changes in condition
C. Only once, right after the injury occurs
D. After they request medical attention
What is the correct way to rescue a panicked swimmer in deep water?
✔✔A. Approach with a rescue tube and encourage them to grab onto it
B. Swim directly toward them and try to hold them still
C. Pull them to safety without using a flotation device
D. Tell them to calm down and swim toward the wall
What should be done if a guest is found unresponsive with no pulse?
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, A. Splash cold water on their face to wake them up
✔✔B. Begin chest compressions and use an AED as soon as possible
C. Roll them onto their side and wait for EMS
D. Have another guest check their pulse before acting
Which of the following is an example of effective lifeguard communication with guests?
✔✔A. Giving clear, calm instructions and making eye contact
B. Shouting loudly to get attention
C. Ignoring guests unless they are in distress
D. Only communicating with guests if they break a rule
How should a lifeguard respond to a guest experiencing a seizure in the water?
✔✔A. Support their head above water and remove them safely once the seizure ends
B. Restrain their movements to prevent injury
C. Wait for the seizure to stop before assisting
D. Splash water on them to help them regain consciousness
What is the best way to recognize a drowning victim?
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