SGE Lifeguard- Lifeguard 101 Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest
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What is your zone? The area of water you are assigned to provide patron surveillance by
scanning
How quickly should you be able to scan your zone? And get to the furthest point? 10
seconds to scan your zone/ 20 seconds to get to the furthest point of your zone
What is the RID factor? Reasons why people drown at lifeguarded facilities
Recognition- failure to recognize a person in distress or drowning
Intrusion- the lifeguard was not attentive because secondary duties such as cleaning affected
their ability to scan
Distraction- the lifeguard was distracted because he or she was bored or engaged in other
activities such as conversation
What does STAAR stand for? Scan- Searching your zone in a systematic way
Target- Pay closer attention to something that may need your attention (distress or drowning,
injury, rule enforcement, etc.)
Assess- Assess the situation and decide whether to take action
Alert- Alert others with a whistle
Rescue/ Respond- Decide what action to take
What are the 5 components in the StarGuard Risk Management Model? 1. Prevention
strategy- All the components in place to reduce the risk of patrons drowning or becoming ill or
injured
2. Surveillance- Watching guests in the water, monitoring their behavior, and recognizing
emergencies
3. Response and rescue- Understand what you and others need to accomplish, have a plan, and
use best practices to respond to and manage an emergency
Update Graded A+
What is your zone? The area of water you are assigned to provide patron surveillance by
scanning
How quickly should you be able to scan your zone? And get to the furthest point? 10
seconds to scan your zone/ 20 seconds to get to the furthest point of your zone
What is the RID factor? Reasons why people drown at lifeguarded facilities
Recognition- failure to recognize a person in distress or drowning
Intrusion- the lifeguard was not attentive because secondary duties such as cleaning affected
their ability to scan
Distraction- the lifeguard was distracted because he or she was bored or engaged in other
activities such as conversation
What does STAAR stand for? Scan- Searching your zone in a systematic way
Target- Pay closer attention to something that may need your attention (distress or drowning,
injury, rule enforcement, etc.)
Assess- Assess the situation and decide whether to take action
Alert- Alert others with a whistle
Rescue/ Respond- Decide what action to take
What are the 5 components in the StarGuard Risk Management Model? 1. Prevention
strategy- All the components in place to reduce the risk of patrons drowning or becoming ill or
injured
2. Surveillance- Watching guests in the water, monitoring their behavior, and recognizing
emergencies
3. Response and rescue- Understand what you and others need to accomplish, have a plan, and
use best practices to respond to and manage an emergency
