Ellis and associates Lifeguard test
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Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International
Lifeguard Training Program are taught to anticipate, recognize and
manage aquatic emergencies - correct answers✅✅True,
lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you
against infectious diseases when providing emergency care -
correct answers✅✅Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the
standard of care they plan on providing a guest - correct
answers✅✅False, Standard of care means a degree of care that
a responsible person is expected to provide in preventing or
managing the injury or illness of others
Standard of care - correct answers✅✅A degree of care that a
responsible person is expected to provided in preventing or
managing the injury or illness of others
It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses
when working outside in sunny conditions - correct
answers✅✅False, if you work outside you should be prepare
and sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard
scanning if needed without having someone else cover your zone
,Ellis and associates Lifeguard test
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of protection area - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answers✅✅True,
knowing you are going to get audited makes you more consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while
lifeguarding - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct answers✅✅False, you should change scanning
patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
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As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other
guests are safe at your aquatic facility - correct
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
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an
emergency - correct answers✅✅False, always call for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - correct
answers✅✅False, lifeguards need a whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another
lifeguards attention, along with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to
indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection
area - correct answers✅✅True, two short whistles signal to
active the EAP, and tapping the top of your head signals you
tapped out of your zone of protection
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20
PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained while each lifeguard
positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if
needed). Both incoming and outgoing lifeguards must perform a
PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the rotation process is complete
- correct answers✅✅True, both must perform proactive bottom
scans
Questions and Answers A+ Guide
Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International
Lifeguard Training Program are taught to anticipate, recognize and
manage aquatic emergencies - correct answers✅✅True,
lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you
against infectious diseases when providing emergency care -
correct answers✅✅Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the
standard of care they plan on providing a guest - correct
answers✅✅False, Standard of care means a degree of care that
a responsible person is expected to provide in preventing or
managing the injury or illness of others
Standard of care - correct answers✅✅A degree of care that a
responsible person is expected to provided in preventing or
managing the injury or illness of others
It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses
when working outside in sunny conditions - correct
answers✅✅False, if you work outside you should be prepare
and sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard
scanning if needed without having someone else cover your zone
,Ellis and associates Lifeguard test
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of protection area - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answers✅✅True,
knowing you are going to get audited makes you more consistent
Which of the following exhibits a professional image while
lifeguarding - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct answers✅✅False, you should change scanning
patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
, Ellis and associates Lifeguard test
Questions and Answers A+ Guide
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other
guests are safe at your aquatic facility - correct
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
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an
emergency - correct answers✅✅False, always call for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - correct
answers✅✅False, lifeguards need a whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another
lifeguards attention, along with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to
indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection
area - correct answers✅✅True, two short whistles signal to
active the EAP, and tapping the top of your head signals you
tapped out of your zone of protection
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20
PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained while each lifeguard
positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if
needed). Both incoming and outgoing lifeguards must perform a
PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the rotation process is complete
- correct answers✅✅True, both must perform proactive bottom
scans
