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Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Training Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

What should a lifeguard do first when spotting an unconscious guest floating face-down in the water?

• Call for assistance and wait for backup

✔✔B. Enter the water, turn the guest face-up, and check for breathing

• Use a reaching assist to pull them to the edge
• Shout at them to see if they respond

How can lifeguards ensure effective scanning during their shift?✔✔A. Maintain an active posture and scan in a systematic pattern

• Focus only on the deep end of the pool
• Only watch swimmers who appear to be struggling
• Stand in the same position for long periods to avoid distraction

What is the primary purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP)?

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• To inform guests about pool rules

✔✔C. To provide a structured response to emergencies

• To schedule lifeguard rotations

What is the most important factor when performing a water rescue?

• Getting to the victim as quickly as possible, no matter the risks

✔✔B. Ensuring personal safety before attempting a rescue

• Using the loudest voice possible to alert the victim
• Asking the victim to try and swim to the side on their own

When should a lifeguard provide care for a guest experiencing heat exhaustion?

• After they have fainted
• Only if they ask for help

✔✔C. As soon as they show signs like dizziness, excessive sweating, or weakness

• If their body temperature drops below normal

What should be done immediately after pulling an unconscious, non-breathing guest from the water? 2 / 4

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• Place them in a recovery position

✔✔B. Begin CPR and use an AED if available

• Check for external injuries first
• Wait for EMS to arrive before taking any action

How often should a lifeguard perform a secondary assessment on a conscious injured guest?

• Every 10 minutes

✔✔B. Continuously monitor for changes in condition

• Only once, right after the injury occurs
• After they request medical attention

What is the correct way to rescue a panicked swimmer in deep water?✔✔A. Approach with a rescue tube and encourage them to grab onto it

• Swim directly toward them and try to hold them still
• Pull them to safety without using a flotation device
• Tell them to calm down and swim toward the wall

What should be done if a guest is found unresponsive with no pulse? 3 / 4

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• Splash cold water on their face to wake them up

✔✔B. Begin chest compressions and use an AED as soon as possible

• Roll them onto their side and wait for EMS
• Have another guest check their pulse before acting

Which of the following is an example of effective lifeguard communication with guests?✔✔A. Giving clear, calm instructions and making eye contact

• Shouting loudly to get attention
• Ignoring guests unless they are in distress
• Only communicating with guests if they break a rule

How should a lifeguard respond to a guest experiencing a seizure in the water?✔✔A. Support their head above water and remove them safely once the seizure ends

• Restrain their movements to prevent injury
• Wait for the seizure to stop before assisting
• Splash water on them to help them regain consciousness

What is the best way to recognize a drowning victim?

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