ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD TEST
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What are signs or symptoms of possible spinal injury -
ANSWERS-Pain in the neck or back,
numbness, tingling,or inability to move limbs, bruising or
deformity of the head and neck
What is a true statement regarding backboarding -
ANSWERS-Lifeguards work together to transfer control of
the guests head during the backboarding procedure
What is a true statement regarding the vice grip technique -
ANSWERS-This technique is used for face up or facedown
guests in the water
The physical check is part of the secondary assessment and
can involve a head to toe exam of the guest - ANSWERS-
,True, A secondary assessment will go over everything on the
guest
A full thickness third-degree burn is characterized by blisters
- ANSWERS-False, a third-degree burn is characterized by
nerve damage
A superficial first-degree burn can be cared for by cooling
the burn and later applying a skin moisturizer - ANSWERS-
True, A first-degree burn will be treated by calling the burn
and applying lotion/moisturizer as needed
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection
standard scanning if needed without having someone else
cover your zone of protection area - ANSWERS-False 10/20
should never be interrupted without someone covering the
zone
A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over
a zone of protection area while, at the same time coaching a
swim team - ANSWERS-False, a lifeguard can't teach a class
and maintain the 10/20 protection standard
, Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they
preform well at all times while on duty - ANSWERS-True,
knowing you are going to get audited makes you more
consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while
lifeguarding - ANSWERS-Being punctual... , getting a good
nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of the above
The 10/20 protection standards states that as a lifeguard
you have 10 seconds to identify a (GID) within your zone of
protection area and 20 seconds to reach and render aid to
(GID) once discovered - ANSWERS-True, you have 10
seconds to identify the GID and 20 seconds to reach them
A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never
change it - ANSWERS-False, you should change scanning
patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and
other guests are safe at your aquatic facility - ANSWERS-
Always maintain the 10/20 protection standard, make sure
children are directly supervised by a responsible adult,
provide life jackets to non-swimming children and guests
EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What are signs or symptoms of possible spinal injury -
ANSWERS-Pain in the neck or back,
numbness, tingling,or inability to move limbs, bruising or
deformity of the head and neck
What is a true statement regarding backboarding -
ANSWERS-Lifeguards work together to transfer control of
the guests head during the backboarding procedure
What is a true statement regarding the vice grip technique -
ANSWERS-This technique is used for face up or facedown
guests in the water
The physical check is part of the secondary assessment and
can involve a head to toe exam of the guest - ANSWERS-
,True, A secondary assessment will go over everything on the
guest
A full thickness third-degree burn is characterized by blisters
- ANSWERS-False, a third-degree burn is characterized by
nerve damage
A superficial first-degree burn can be cared for by cooling
the burn and later applying a skin moisturizer - ANSWERS-
True, A first-degree burn will be treated by calling the burn
and applying lotion/moisturizer as needed
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection
standard scanning if needed without having someone else
cover your zone of protection area - ANSWERS-False 10/20
should never be interrupted without someone covering the
zone
A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over
a zone of protection area while, at the same time coaching a
swim team - ANSWERS-False, a lifeguard can't teach a class
and maintain the 10/20 protection standard
, Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they
preform well at all times while on duty - ANSWERS-True,
knowing you are going to get audited makes you more
consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while
lifeguarding - ANSWERS-Being punctual... , getting a good
nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of the above
The 10/20 protection standards states that as a lifeguard
you have 10 seconds to identify a (GID) within your zone of
protection area and 20 seconds to reach and render aid to
(GID) once discovered - ANSWERS-True, you have 10
seconds to identify the GID and 20 seconds to reach them
A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never
change it - ANSWERS-False, you should change scanning
patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and
other guests are safe at your aquatic facility - ANSWERS-
Always maintain the 10/20 protection standard, make sure
children are directly supervised by a responsible adult,
provide life jackets to non-swimming children and guests
