Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Test | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified
Question : Professional lifeguards who are trained in the
International Lifeguard Training Program are taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies
Correct answer: True, lifeguards are taught to anticipate,
recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies
Question : Which of the following is specifically designed to
help protect you against infectious diseases when providing emergency care
Correct answer: Medical exam gloves
Question : "Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards
set the standard of care they plan on providing a guest
Correct answer: 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
Question : Standard of care
Correct answer: A degree of care that a responsible person is
expected to provided in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
Question : It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and
sunglasses when working outside in sunny conditions
Correct answer: False, if you work outside you should be
prepare and sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
Question : Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20
protection standard scanning if needed without having someone else cover your zone of protection area
Correct answer: False 10/20 should never be interrupted
without someone covering the zone
Question : A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection
standard over a zone of protection area while, at the same time coaching a swim team
Correct answer: False, a lifeguard can't teach a class and
maintain the 10/20 protection standard
Question : Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because
they preform well at all times while on duty
Correct answer: True, knowing you are going to get audited
makes you more consistent
Question : Which of the following exhibits a professional
image while lifeguarding
Correct answer: Being punctual... , getting a good nights
rest... , Being prepared... , All of the above
Question : 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
Correct answer: True, you have 10 seconds to identify the
GID and 20 seconds to reach them
Question : A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and
never change it
Correct answer: False, you should change scanning patterns
frequently to avoid boredom and increase vigilance
Question : As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that
children and other guests are safe at your aquatic facility
Correct answer: 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
Question : A lifeguard can function without an assistance
during an emergency
Correct answer: False, always call for help
Question : A whistle is an optional piece of equipment
Correct answer: False, lifeguards need a whistle at all times
Question : I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to
get another lifeguards attention, along with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection area