ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD EXAM
PREP TEST BANK 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Types of drowning. Answer: Active drowning - victim may struggle
on the surface of the water for a short period of time before submerging.
Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently beneath
the surface of the water.
◉ The Drowning Process. Answer:
◉ Patrons to pay special attention to:. Answer:
◉ BSI. Answer: Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care,
gloves, water
◉ EAP. Answer: Emergency action plan
◉ Assist. Answer: Occurs when you help a guest, either from deck or
water while still being able to maintain zone coverage within 10/20
standard
, ◉ Rescue. Answer: Occurs when a guest would not be able to get to the
pool surface or deck without lifeguard intervention. (EAP activated)
◉ C.A.R.E. philosophy. Answer: *Confidence - Maintain an adequate
level of personal lifeguarding knowledge and skills, enhanced through
appropriate initial and in-service training at your specific facility.
Displaying a professional, enthusiastic image gives others confidence in
your abilities.
*Alertness - Remain in a constant states of readiness.
*Responsiveness - React in the appropriate manner when faced with an
emergency.
*Empathy - Try to understand your guests' needs, wants, and emotions
by placing yourself in their position.
◉ D.E.A.L. with difficult situations. Answer: *Define the problem - Get
a clear understanding of the problem.
Evaluate your options - Examine alternatives, considering the
consequences now and in the future.
*Act now - Take action, based on the information you have acquired.
*Look at outcomes - Try to solve the problem to your and the guest's
satisfaction. To avoid repeating similar circumstances, see if there is an
opportunity for coworkers to learn from this situation.
◉ FBAO. Answer: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
PREP TEST BANK 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Types of drowning. Answer: Active drowning - victim may struggle
on the surface of the water for a short period of time before submerging.
Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently beneath
the surface of the water.
◉ The Drowning Process. Answer:
◉ Patrons to pay special attention to:. Answer:
◉ BSI. Answer: Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care,
gloves, water
◉ EAP. Answer: Emergency action plan
◉ Assist. Answer: Occurs when you help a guest, either from deck or
water while still being able to maintain zone coverage within 10/20
standard
, ◉ Rescue. Answer: Occurs when a guest would not be able to get to the
pool surface or deck without lifeguard intervention. (EAP activated)
◉ C.A.R.E. philosophy. Answer: *Confidence - Maintain an adequate
level of personal lifeguarding knowledge and skills, enhanced through
appropriate initial and in-service training at your specific facility.
Displaying a professional, enthusiastic image gives others confidence in
your abilities.
*Alertness - Remain in a constant states of readiness.
*Responsiveness - React in the appropriate manner when faced with an
emergency.
*Empathy - Try to understand your guests' needs, wants, and emotions
by placing yourself in their position.
◉ D.E.A.L. with difficult situations. Answer: *Define the problem - Get
a clear understanding of the problem.
Evaluate your options - Examine alternatives, considering the
consequences now and in the future.
*Act now - Take action, based on the information you have acquired.
*Look at outcomes - Try to solve the problem to your and the guest's
satisfaction. To avoid repeating similar circumstances, see if there is an
opportunity for coworkers to learn from this situation.
◉ FBAO. Answer: Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
