ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD EXAM
SCRIPT BUNDLE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ How can we be accountable. Answer: We can use C.A.R.E
◉ C.A.R.E. Answer: C: confidence
A: Attentiveness
R: Responsiveness
E: Empathy
◉ GID. Answer: - Eyes tight or wide
- head tilted back
- hands may be "reaching"
- invisible ladder climb
- little to NO leg movement
- may be bobbing up and down
- breath holding
◉ High Risk GID's. Answer: - Elderly
- Young Children
, - Under the influence
- Guest prime to sudden illness
◉ The Drowning Process. Answer: 1. Surprise
2. Respiratory arrest
3. Unconsciouness
4. Hypoxic Convulsions
5. Cardiac Arrest
6. Death
◉ Surprise Stage:. Answer: -Erratic and ineffective arm and leg
movement
- head back in effort to keep mouth above water
- this stage will last up to 30 seconds
◉ Respiratory Arrest:. Answer: CO2 build up triggers an automatic
response to breathe
- if submerged, water will cross the larynx and cause the laryngeal
spasm leading to respiratory arrest
◉ Unconsciouness. Answer: rescued during this stage the guest may
begin breathing once the face is removed from the water and the
airway is open
SCRIPT BUNDLE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ How can we be accountable. Answer: We can use C.A.R.E
◉ C.A.R.E. Answer: C: confidence
A: Attentiveness
R: Responsiveness
E: Empathy
◉ GID. Answer: - Eyes tight or wide
- head tilted back
- hands may be "reaching"
- invisible ladder climb
- little to NO leg movement
- may be bobbing up and down
- breath holding
◉ High Risk GID's. Answer: - Elderly
- Young Children
, - Under the influence
- Guest prime to sudden illness
◉ The Drowning Process. Answer: 1. Surprise
2. Respiratory arrest
3. Unconsciouness
4. Hypoxic Convulsions
5. Cardiac Arrest
6. Death
◉ Surprise Stage:. Answer: -Erratic and ineffective arm and leg
movement
- head back in effort to keep mouth above water
- this stage will last up to 30 seconds
◉ Respiratory Arrest:. Answer: CO2 build up triggers an automatic
response to breathe
- if submerged, water will cross the larynx and cause the laryngeal
spasm leading to respiratory arrest
◉ Unconsciouness. Answer: rescued during this stage the guest may
begin breathing once the face is removed from the water and the
airway is open
