SGE Lifeguard Review Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system? It shows how
much oxygen is in the cylinder
When storing an emergency oxygen system, what condition should be avoided? Extreme
temperatures
What causes a spinal? Falling from a great height, forcefully striking the head on bottom of
pool, or suffering a blow to head, back, or anywhere on the spine
What does INDIAN stand for? Intoxication
Neck, back, or head pain
DIstracting injury or serious trauma anywhere on body
Altered mental status (confusion, consciousness, slow thinking, loss of balance, impaired vision
Numbness /weakness, finding it hard to move
True or False: The injury occurred at the time of impact will not be made worse if the
head/neck/spine move True
In addition to head/neck/back pain, intoxication, altered mental status, and numbness, which
additional symptoms indicate potential spine injury? Serious trauma anywhere on the body
Which term is used to best describe a person experiencing these symptoms: confusion, slowed
thinking, loss of balance, and impaired vision? Altered mental status
How is passive spinal motion restriction provided? Tell the person not to make any
movements that cause pain and guide her to a seated or lying position.
, How us active spinal motion restriction provided? Manually holding the person's head to
limit movement
where can passive and active spinal motion restriction be performed? Land and water
What is zero-depth entry? it resembles a beach/shoreline entry
What is an E-stop and what is it used for? emergency stop, used to stop waves/motion in
water
What does SOP stand for? Standard Operating Procedure
True or False: Collisions are the most common source to waterslide injuries. True
What does SAMPLE stand for? Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical
history, last meal, events leading up
What does DOTS stand for? deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling
What does E.L.I.T.E stand for Engage
Look
Instruct
Time
Evaluate
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system? It shows how
much oxygen is in the cylinder
When storing an emergency oxygen system, what condition should be avoided? Extreme
temperatures
What causes a spinal? Falling from a great height, forcefully striking the head on bottom of
pool, or suffering a blow to head, back, or anywhere on the spine
What does INDIAN stand for? Intoxication
Neck, back, or head pain
DIstracting injury or serious trauma anywhere on body
Altered mental status (confusion, consciousness, slow thinking, loss of balance, impaired vision
Numbness /weakness, finding it hard to move
True or False: The injury occurred at the time of impact will not be made worse if the
head/neck/spine move True
In addition to head/neck/back pain, intoxication, altered mental status, and numbness, which
additional symptoms indicate potential spine injury? Serious trauma anywhere on the body
Which term is used to best describe a person experiencing these symptoms: confusion, slowed
thinking, loss of balance, and impaired vision? Altered mental status
How is passive spinal motion restriction provided? Tell the person not to make any
movements that cause pain and guide her to a seated or lying position.
, How us active spinal motion restriction provided? Manually holding the person's head to
limit movement
where can passive and active spinal motion restriction be performed? Land and water
What is zero-depth entry? it resembles a beach/shoreline entry
What is an E-stop and what is it used for? emergency stop, used to stop waves/motion in
water
What does SOP stand for? Standard Operating Procedure
True or False: Collisions are the most common source to waterslide injuries. True
What does SAMPLE stand for? Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical
history, last meal, events leading up
What does DOTS stand for? deformities, open wounds, tenderness, swelling
What does E.L.I.T.E stand for Engage
Look
Instruct
Time
Evaluate
