ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD TEST
COMPLETE 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 250
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
(LATEST UPDATE)
What is the first stage of drowning? – ANSWER- Surprise – about 30 seconds –
Guests rescued in this stage of drowning RARELY need further care.
What does the E in the C.A.R.E acronym stand for? – ANSWER- Empathy
A NRB (Non-rebreather mask) can be used on what kind of guest. Responsive or
unresponsive? – ANSWER- Responsive guest with labored breathing
What does the E stand for in the D.E.A.L acronym? – ANSWER- Evaluate
Alternatives
Besides maintaining SMR, what is an IMPERATIVE STEP during an in water
spinal? (there are lots but this is specifically a test question and answer) –
ANSWER- Communicate the guest so they know what you are doing!
WHAT TYPE OF IN WATER RESCUE IS THIS?
On the surface of the water facing away from you. Little to no leg movement,
Airway is tilted back gasping for air. – ANSWER- Rear Hug
What does G.I.D Stand for? – ANSWER- Guest in Distress
During a rotation, both guards can get up and scan the extremes of their zone at the
same time. True or False? – ANSWER- FALSE – One guard must scan from the
spot that the zone is validated from until the incoming guard tells them that they
are ready to take over the zone. They then need to scan out before going to their
next spot.
Before you go in for an in water rescue, what must you do first? – ANSWERActivate your EAP and and compact jump
What is the second stage of drowning? – ANSWER- Respiratory Arrest
What is hypoxia? – ANSWER- Oxygen Deficiency – Breathing problems is a sign
What would a splint be used for? – ANSWER- a broken bone
Sunglasses – Visor – Sunscreen – Guard Shirt – Umbrellas on guard stands –
These are all examples of? XXX XXXXXXXXXX – ANSWER- Sun Protection
10 in 10/20 means what? – ANSWER- !0 seconds to scan and recognize
20 in 10/20 means what? – ANSWER- 20 seconds to get to and manage the guest
in distress
WHAT TYPE OF IN WATER RESCUE IS THIS?
At the bottom of the pool, not within arms reach. – ANSWER- Deep Submerge
What is the fifth stage of drowning? – ANSWER- Cardiac Arrest
You see a guest in distress on land. You have surveyed the scene, put on your PPE,
and you checked for responsiveness. The guest is unresponsive and you activate
your EAP. You are now assessing for a normal pulse and normal signs of
breathing.
You felt a weak thumping on your fingertips and you did not see the chest rise and
fall? What do you do? – ANSWER- Verbalize “starting chest compressions for
CPR” and begin 30 chest compressions
You see a guest in distress on land. You have surveyed the scene, put on your PPE,
and you checked for responsiveness. The guest was unresponsive and you
activated your EAP. You are now assessing for a normal pulse and normal signs of
breathing.
You felt a strong thumping on your finger tips but you do not see the chest rise and
fall. What does this tell you? – ANSWER- That they have a pulse but are not
breathing. You would begin Rescue Breathing.
If you do not see the chest rise and fall the first time it is your fault. You retilt and
reseal. If you still do not see the chest rise and fall the second time we know that
there is an airway obstruction and we need to begin chest compressions for A.O.
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths for Adult A.O. 2 man rescuer? –
ANSWER- 30 Compressions to 2 attempted breaths
What does the D stand for in the D.E.A.L acronym? – ANSWER- De-Escalate the
situation
What is the depth of compressions on a child? – ANSWER- 2 Inches
What does the A stand for in the D.E.A.L acronym? – ANSWER- Act Quickly
What acronym should be used for the care of closed wounds (Muscle and Joint
Injuries) – ANSWER- R.I.C.E – Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
Anaphylactic shock can be treated if the guest has a prescription what? –
ANSWER- Epi-Pen
What is the third stage of drowning? – ANSWER- Unconsciousness
What should you do if you are doing CPR and the guest begins to vomit? –
ANSWER- Log Roll them to the recovery position and use the suction to remove
any excess liquids
What is the ratio of breaths to compressions for single rescuer adult CPR? –
ANSWER- 30 Compressions to 2 Breaths
You see a guest in distress on land. You have surveyed the scene, put on your PPE,
and you checked for responsiveness. The guest was unresponsive and you
activated your EAP. You are now assessing for a normal pulse and normal signs of
breathing.
You felt a strong steady thumping on your finger tips and you did see the chest rise
and fall. What do you do? – ANSWER- A Secondary Check – Monitor and Care in
recovery position
What does the L stand for in the D.E.A.L acronym? – ANSWER- Look at
Outcomes
What is the depth of compressions on an adult? – ANSWER- 2 – 2.4 Inches or 1/3
of the chest cavity