LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam
is coming from the person's nose and mouth, what should you do?
Answer: Breathe through the foam
◉ What is the difference between distress and drowning?
Answer: A drowning person's mouth and nose are covered with
water, and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the surface to
breathe
◉ If you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how
often should you watch your zone?
Answer: All of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
◉ How is passive spinal motion restriction provided?
Answer: Tell the person not to make any movements that cause pain
and guide her to a seated or lying position
◉ When storing an emergency oxygen system, what condition
should be avoided?
Answer: Extreme temperatures
,◉ Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head
immobilization devices (HIDs) for the sole purpose of immobilizing
the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice.
Answer: True
◉ Why might it be helpful to a lifeguard to have a mask, fins, and
snorkel gear at waterfronts?
Answer: This equipment will help a lifeguard to see better during
underwater searches
◉ In addition to being specific for each facility and type of
emergency, what is another characteristic of a good emergency
action plan (EAP)?
Answer: It is practiced using realistic scenarios
◉ Which form must you provide to your students at the end of a
StarGuard course?
Answer: Rate Your Program form (RYP)
◉ Drowning does not stop until rescue breaths go in.
Answer: True
, ◉ What should be done before releasing a person back into the
facility after a rescue?
Answer: Instruct the person to watch for excessive cough, difficulty
breathing, or any other worrisome symptoms that develop within 8
hours after the incident and to seek medical care immediately if
these develop
◉ When might an animal be allowed on the pool deck?
Answer: The animal is trained to assist a person who has a medical
condition or disability
◉ When should you give verbal instructions to guests using a
waterslide?
Answer: Every rider, every time
◉ There are five levels of a StarGuard Instructor authorization. An
Instructor Trainer is also known as a _____.
Answer: 3-Star
◉ When are inspections of slides and attractions usually conducted?
Answer: Daily, before a facility opens
◉ What is the purpose of swim skills testing?
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam
is coming from the person's nose and mouth, what should you do?
Answer: Breathe through the foam
◉ What is the difference between distress and drowning?
Answer: A drowning person's mouth and nose are covered with
water, and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the surface to
breathe
◉ If you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how
often should you watch your zone?
Answer: All of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
◉ How is passive spinal motion restriction provided?
Answer: Tell the person not to make any movements that cause pain
and guide her to a seated or lying position
◉ When storing an emergency oxygen system, what condition
should be avoided?
Answer: Extreme temperatures
,◉ Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head
immobilization devices (HIDs) for the sole purpose of immobilizing
the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice.
Answer: True
◉ Why might it be helpful to a lifeguard to have a mask, fins, and
snorkel gear at waterfronts?
Answer: This equipment will help a lifeguard to see better during
underwater searches
◉ In addition to being specific for each facility and type of
emergency, what is another characteristic of a good emergency
action plan (EAP)?
Answer: It is practiced using realistic scenarios
◉ Which form must you provide to your students at the end of a
StarGuard course?
Answer: Rate Your Program form (RYP)
◉ Drowning does not stop until rescue breaths go in.
Answer: True
, ◉ What should be done before releasing a person back into the
facility after a rescue?
Answer: Instruct the person to watch for excessive cough, difficulty
breathing, or any other worrisome symptoms that develop within 8
hours after the incident and to seek medical care immediately if
these develop
◉ When might an animal be allowed on the pool deck?
Answer: The animal is trained to assist a person who has a medical
condition or disability
◉ When should you give verbal instructions to guests using a
waterslide?
Answer: Every rider, every time
◉ There are five levels of a StarGuard Instructor authorization. An
Instructor Trainer is also known as a _____.
Answer: 3-Star
◉ When are inspections of slides and attractions usually conducted?
Answer: Daily, before a facility opens
◉ What is the purpose of swim skills testing?
