Ellis and associates Lifeguard test | Actual
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1. Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Train-
ing Program are taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emer-
gencies ..Ans>> True, lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies
2. Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against
infectious diseases when providing emergency care ..Ans>> Medical exam
gloves
3. "Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care
they plan on providing a guest ..Ans>> 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
4. Standard of care ..Ans>> A degree of care that a responsible person is
expected to provided in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
5. It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when working
outside in sunny conditions ..Ans>> False, if you work outside you should be
prepare and sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
, 6. Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard scanning if
needed without having someone else cover your zone of protection area
..Ans>> False 10/20 should never be interrupted without someone covering the
zone
7. A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of
protection area while, at the same time coaching a swim team ..Ans>> False, a
lifeguard can't teach a class and maintain the 10/20 protection standard
8. Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they preform well at all
times while on duty ..Ans>> True, knowing you are going to get audited makes
you more consistent
9. Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding
..Ans>> Be- ing punctual... , getting a good nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of
the above
10. 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 ..Ans>> True, you have 10
seconds to identify the GID and 20 seconds to reach them
11. A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never change it ..Ans>>
False, you should change scanning patterns frequently to avoid boredom and
increase vigilance
12. As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests
are safe at your aquatic facility ..Ans>> 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
13. A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergenc
..Ans>> -
False, always call for help
Questions and Answers ()
(Verified Answers)
1. Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Train-
ing Program are taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emer-
gencies ..Ans>> True, lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies
2. Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against
infectious diseases when providing emergency care ..Ans>> Medical exam
gloves
3. "Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care
they plan on providing a guest ..Ans>> 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
4. Standard of care ..Ans>> A degree of care that a responsible person is
expected to provided in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
5. It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when working
outside in sunny conditions ..Ans>> False, if you work outside you should be
prepare and sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
, 6. Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard scanning if
needed without having someone else cover your zone of protection area
..Ans>> False 10/20 should never be interrupted without someone covering the
zone
7. A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of
protection area while, at the same time coaching a swim team ..Ans>> False, a
lifeguard can't teach a class and maintain the 10/20 protection standard
8. Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they preform well at all
times while on duty ..Ans>> True, knowing you are going to get audited makes
you more consistent
9. Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding
..Ans>> Be- ing punctual... , getting a good nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of
the above
10. 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 ..Ans>> True, you have 10
seconds to identify the GID and 20 seconds to reach them
11. A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never change it ..Ans>>
False, you should change scanning patterns frequently to avoid boredom and
increase vigilance
12. As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests
are safe at your aquatic facility ..Ans>> 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
13. A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergenc
..Ans>> -
False, always call for help
