Lifeguard Instructor Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Lifeguard Instructor Exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Three keys to feedback during skill performance? - ANSWER-- Keep it simple and

specific


- Provide feedback on what is correct first


- Have the participant try the skill again


- Positive feedback




QUESTION: What does MARS stand for? - ANSWER-Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses




QUESTION: The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses? - ANSWER-Lifeguarding,

Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding




QUESTION: What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos? - ANSWER-It provides

a model demonstration of how to perform the skills for the participants.




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QUESTION: Three reasons that students will have a better chance of performing skills correctly?

- ANSWER-- Know the sequence in which the skills are performed


- Receive feedback from a partner or instructor during skill practice


- Have a basic understanding of the skill prior of of the performance




QUESTION: What skills need to be practiced on a manikin? - ANSWER-Ventilations, chest

compressions, and AED pad placement




QUESTION: Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be found where? -

ANSWER-Instructors Corner




QUESTION: What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard course? -

ANSWER-No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted during the course. They are

conducted at a facility as a staged drowning. (Audit)




QUESTION: List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating participants' skills

during the practice sessions. - ANSWER-Skill charts and Assessment tools




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QUESTION: The lifeguarding lesson plans are based on what class size? - ANSWER-Ratio of 6-10

participants to 1 instructor




QUESTION: If a participant struggles with performing required skills and is unable to be

successful by the end of the course what should you do? - ANSWER-They do not receive a

lifeguard certification. Explain to the participant that he or she cannot be given the course

certification but encourage the participant to stay with the class and participate in class

activities.




QUESTION: The lifeguarding instructor must teach to the standard and... - ANSWER-Meet the

objective




QUESTION: What is the purpose of the skill drills? - ANSWER-To help reinforce the skills learned

up to that point in the lesson and require participants to perform multiple skills in succession.

Skill drills provide an immediate opportunity to put the "total picture" into practice.




QUESTION: Why is positive, corrective behavior important? - ANSWER-Specific instructions to

improve performance.




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Q; What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam? - ANSWER-If an 80% is

not achieved, an alternative exam is given.




QUESTION: Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified to teach? -

ANSWER-- Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-year certification period


- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the certification expiration date




QUESTION: Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the written

exam? - ANSWER-No




QUESTION: The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills? - ANSWER-100%




QUESTION: At the conclusion of the Lifeguarding course the successful participant receives a

certificate that indicates... - ANSWER-They receive a Red Cross certification for

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED on THAT day.




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