ILTP Study Guide – Basics with
complete solutions
ILTP - Correct Answers -International Lifeguard Training Program
Must be able to swim _____ ? - Correct Answers -50 yards
Standard of Care - Correct Answers -Degree of care a responsible Lifeguard would take
to provide care and prevent injury to another Lifeguard/Guest
Audit - Correct Answers -Testing used to ensure Lifeguard is performing to standard.
Includes: V.A.T, Visual, Slide, CPR, Flowrider, and First Aid.
Ease In Entry - Correct Answers -Use when entering shallow water or
when nearby guests have suspected spinal injuries.
High Step Beach Entry - Correct Answers -Run into the water with high knee action.
(Useful for the top of Riptide!)
Grab and Lift Rescue - Correct Answers -Used for small children in very shallow water.
Grab under the arms and lift the child so the GiD's head is above the water.
Front Hug Rescue - Correct Answers -Used for small children on the surface of the
water. Approach child from the front, extend arms over tube, put your arms under the
child's armpits, hug and lift the guest.
Standard Precautions - Correct Answers -Treat all fluids as if they are contaminated and
use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid direct contact.
PPE - Correct Answers -Personal Protective Equipment. Includes gloves, shoes, face
mask/shields, etc.
10/20 Standard - Correct Answers -10 second to Recognize, 20 seconds to Respond
Zone of Protection - Correct Answers -The body of water you are responsible for.
Scanning Pattern - Correct Answers -Consistent repetitive eye and head movement to
cover all of your Zone of Protection within the 10/20 Standard. Roaming may also be
required.
, 3 Layers of Water - Correct Answers -On the Surface. Below the Surface, within arm's
reach. Below the Surface out of arm's reach.
Active Drowning - Correct Answers -Guest In Distress is struggling. Awkward arm
movements, little to no leg movement, eyes wide open, head tilted back.
Passive Drowning - Correct Answers -Guest In Distress slips beneath the Surface
without warning. Can be caused by injury or other factors such as a heart attack.
Shallow Water Blackout - Correct Answers -Occurs when a person hyperventilates just
before submerging underwater. Excess of oxygen delays body's 'need to breath'
response, resulting in loss of consciousness before the GiD feels the 'need to breath'.
1st Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Surprise. This stage does not occur in
Passive Drowning.
2nd Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Respiratory Arrest.
3rd Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Unconsciousness
4th Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Hypoxic Convulsions
5th Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Cardiac Arrest
6th Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Death
EAP - Correct Answers -Emergency Action Plan
Zone of Protection coverage during a rescue - Correct Answers -Lifeguard to the left,
right, across, another attraction, a supervisor.
Rescue vs Assist - Correct Answers -Rescue requires activation of the EAP and
breaking 10/20. Assist does not require activation of the EAP and does not break 10/20.
Whistle code for 'Attention of a Guest' - Correct Answers -One Short Whistle
Whistle code for 'Attention of a Lifeguard' - Correct Answers -Two Short Whistles
Whistle code for 'Activate EAP" - Correct Answers -One Long Whistle
Whistle code for 'Activate EAP, Major Medical Emergency' - Correct Answers -Two
Long Whistles
Hand Signal for 'Stop Dispatch' - Correct Answers -Crossed arms in an X.
complete solutions
ILTP - Correct Answers -International Lifeguard Training Program
Must be able to swim _____ ? - Correct Answers -50 yards
Standard of Care - Correct Answers -Degree of care a responsible Lifeguard would take
to provide care and prevent injury to another Lifeguard/Guest
Audit - Correct Answers -Testing used to ensure Lifeguard is performing to standard.
Includes: V.A.T, Visual, Slide, CPR, Flowrider, and First Aid.
Ease In Entry - Correct Answers -Use when entering shallow water or
when nearby guests have suspected spinal injuries.
High Step Beach Entry - Correct Answers -Run into the water with high knee action.
(Useful for the top of Riptide!)
Grab and Lift Rescue - Correct Answers -Used for small children in very shallow water.
Grab under the arms and lift the child so the GiD's head is above the water.
Front Hug Rescue - Correct Answers -Used for small children on the surface of the
water. Approach child from the front, extend arms over tube, put your arms under the
child's armpits, hug and lift the guest.
Standard Precautions - Correct Answers -Treat all fluids as if they are contaminated and
use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid direct contact.
PPE - Correct Answers -Personal Protective Equipment. Includes gloves, shoes, face
mask/shields, etc.
10/20 Standard - Correct Answers -10 second to Recognize, 20 seconds to Respond
Zone of Protection - Correct Answers -The body of water you are responsible for.
Scanning Pattern - Correct Answers -Consistent repetitive eye and head movement to
cover all of your Zone of Protection within the 10/20 Standard. Roaming may also be
required.
, 3 Layers of Water - Correct Answers -On the Surface. Below the Surface, within arm's
reach. Below the Surface out of arm's reach.
Active Drowning - Correct Answers -Guest In Distress is struggling. Awkward arm
movements, little to no leg movement, eyes wide open, head tilted back.
Passive Drowning - Correct Answers -Guest In Distress slips beneath the Surface
without warning. Can be caused by injury or other factors such as a heart attack.
Shallow Water Blackout - Correct Answers -Occurs when a person hyperventilates just
before submerging underwater. Excess of oxygen delays body's 'need to breath'
response, resulting in loss of consciousness before the GiD feels the 'need to breath'.
1st Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Surprise. This stage does not occur in
Passive Drowning.
2nd Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Respiratory Arrest.
3rd Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Unconsciousness
4th Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Hypoxic Convulsions
5th Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Cardiac Arrest
6th Stage of Drowning - Correct Answers -Death
EAP - Correct Answers -Emergency Action Plan
Zone of Protection coverage during a rescue - Correct Answers -Lifeguard to the left,
right, across, another attraction, a supervisor.
Rescue vs Assist - Correct Answers -Rescue requires activation of the EAP and
breaking 10/20. Assist does not require activation of the EAP and does not break 10/20.
Whistle code for 'Attention of a Guest' - Correct Answers -One Short Whistle
Whistle code for 'Attention of a Lifeguard' - Correct Answers -Two Short Whistles
Whistle code for 'Activate EAP" - Correct Answers -One Long Whistle
Whistle code for 'Activate EAP, Major Medical Emergency' - Correct Answers -Two
Long Whistles
Hand Signal for 'Stop Dispatch' - Correct Answers -Crossed arms in an X.
