STARGUARD questions with correct answers
What is the difference between a rule and a policy? Correct Answer-A
rule applies to every person using an aquatic facility. A policy is for
specific circumstances or situations that may not apply to everyone.
To be effective, rules should be Correct Answer-Written in a clear,
concise language, enforced the same way each time, and posted in a
visible location.
Which of the layers of protection helps guide decisions and serves as a
rule for specific circumstances? Correct Answer-Policies and
procedures.
A policy that requires non-swimmers to stay in waist-deep water may
reduce the risk of drowning. Correct Answer-True
What are three ways to minimize the risk of injury in an aquatic facility?
Correct Answer-Inspect for hazards, eliminate known hazards, and
enforce rules.
Swimmers should not be allowed to participate in breath-holding or
underwater swimming contests. Correct Answer-True
In an aquatic facility, slipping and falling is usually caused by Correct
Answer-running.
,The StarGuard Risk Management Model consists of the following:
Correct Answer-prevention, surveillance, respond and rescue,
emergency care, workplace expectations.
What is a good course of action if the behavior of another person is
suspicious enough for you to be concerned? Correct Answer-Notify your
supervisor and call for police assistance.
What does RWI stand for? Correct Answer-Recreational Water Illness.
Personal protection equipment (PPE) should, at a minimum, include
which items? Correct Answer-Disposable gloves, barrier (CPR) mask,
protective eyewear, and footwear.
Why is disease more likely to be transmitted through loose stools
(diarrhea), rather than a solid stool? Correct Answer-If a person is ill
with diarrhea, the stool can contain millions of germs that spread quickly
through the water.
What would you do if you were using standard (universal) precautions?
Correct Answer-Consider and treat all bodily fluids and bodily
substances as through they were contaminated.
What is the proper ratio of bleach to water for a solution that will be
used to clean up bodily fluids and fecal matter on surfaces around the
pool? Correct Answer-1 part bleach to 9 parts water
,If a break in your skin is directly exposed to a patron's bodily fluids,
what is the first thing you should do? Correct Answer-Wash the area
with soap and water.
Which of the following are germs that can cause recreational water
illness? Correct Answer-Norovirus, cryptosporidium, E. coli, and
giardia.
Occupational exposure to blood or the bodily fluids from another person
puts you at risk for which diseases? Correct Answer-HIV/AIDS,
hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV)
What should you assume about blood and other body fluids from all
persons? Correct Answer-The fluids are potentially infectious.
How long has the parasite cryptosporidium been known to survive, even
in properly maintained swimming pool water? Correct Answer-Up to 11
days.
What is the difference between distress and drowning? Correct Answer-
A person is drowning if the face and airway (mouth and nose) are
covered with water and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the
surface to breathe.
How quickly a person progresses from distress to drowning varies
depending on many circumstances. Correct Answer-True
, What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? Correct
Answer-The person may swallow large amounts of water.
What determines whether water is "shallow" or not? Correct Answer-A
person's height
Which is the correct description of drowning? Correct Answer-
Drowning is a process with three possible outcomes: survival without
brain damage, survival with brain damage, or death.
Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during
drowning? Correct Answer-Brain and heart
It is correct to say that a person had a "near drowning" if he or she
survives. Correct Answer-False
Why is it important to get air to a person who is drowning as quickly as
possible? Correct Answer-To prevent or minimize brain damage, to
prevent the heart from stopping, and to keep the organs functioning.
The length of time that a person is submerged is the most important
predictor of survival. Correct Answer-True
You can interrupt the drowning process by Correct Answer-bringing the
person's face and airway above the water and giving rescue breaths if the
person is not breathing normally.
What is the difference between a rule and a policy? Correct Answer-A
rule applies to every person using an aquatic facility. A policy is for
specific circumstances or situations that may not apply to everyone.
To be effective, rules should be Correct Answer-Written in a clear,
concise language, enforced the same way each time, and posted in a
visible location.
Which of the layers of protection helps guide decisions and serves as a
rule for specific circumstances? Correct Answer-Policies and
procedures.
A policy that requires non-swimmers to stay in waist-deep water may
reduce the risk of drowning. Correct Answer-True
What are three ways to minimize the risk of injury in an aquatic facility?
Correct Answer-Inspect for hazards, eliminate known hazards, and
enforce rules.
Swimmers should not be allowed to participate in breath-holding or
underwater swimming contests. Correct Answer-True
In an aquatic facility, slipping and falling is usually caused by Correct
Answer-running.
,The StarGuard Risk Management Model consists of the following:
Correct Answer-prevention, surveillance, respond and rescue,
emergency care, workplace expectations.
What is a good course of action if the behavior of another person is
suspicious enough for you to be concerned? Correct Answer-Notify your
supervisor and call for police assistance.
What does RWI stand for? Correct Answer-Recreational Water Illness.
Personal protection equipment (PPE) should, at a minimum, include
which items? Correct Answer-Disposable gloves, barrier (CPR) mask,
protective eyewear, and footwear.
Why is disease more likely to be transmitted through loose stools
(diarrhea), rather than a solid stool? Correct Answer-If a person is ill
with diarrhea, the stool can contain millions of germs that spread quickly
through the water.
What would you do if you were using standard (universal) precautions?
Correct Answer-Consider and treat all bodily fluids and bodily
substances as through they were contaminated.
What is the proper ratio of bleach to water for a solution that will be
used to clean up bodily fluids and fecal matter on surfaces around the
pool? Correct Answer-1 part bleach to 9 parts water
,If a break in your skin is directly exposed to a patron's bodily fluids,
what is the first thing you should do? Correct Answer-Wash the area
with soap and water.
Which of the following are germs that can cause recreational water
illness? Correct Answer-Norovirus, cryptosporidium, E. coli, and
giardia.
Occupational exposure to blood or the bodily fluids from another person
puts you at risk for which diseases? Correct Answer-HIV/AIDS,
hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV)
What should you assume about blood and other body fluids from all
persons? Correct Answer-The fluids are potentially infectious.
How long has the parasite cryptosporidium been known to survive, even
in properly maintained swimming pool water? Correct Answer-Up to 11
days.
What is the difference between distress and drowning? Correct Answer-
A person is drowning if the face and airway (mouth and nose) are
covered with water and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the
surface to breathe.
How quickly a person progresses from distress to drowning varies
depending on many circumstances. Correct Answer-True
, What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? Correct
Answer-The person may swallow large amounts of water.
What determines whether water is "shallow" or not? Correct Answer-A
person's height
Which is the correct description of drowning? Correct Answer-
Drowning is a process with three possible outcomes: survival without
brain damage, survival with brain damage, or death.
Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during
drowning? Correct Answer-Brain and heart
It is correct to say that a person had a "near drowning" if he or she
survives. Correct Answer-False
Why is it important to get air to a person who is drowning as quickly as
possible? Correct Answer-To prevent or minimize brain damage, to
prevent the heart from stopping, and to keep the organs functioning.
The length of time that a person is submerged is the most important
predictor of survival. Correct Answer-True
You can interrupt the drowning process by Correct Answer-bringing the
person's face and airway above the water and giving rescue breaths if the
person is not breathing normally.
