starguard study guide Exam 2026
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what is the difference between distress and drowning - Correct answer-distress-
person is on surface of water but is struggling to stay afloat
drowning-process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or
immersion in liquid
in 3-D Triage scanning, what is the most urgent risk area of the zone you should
look at first? - Correct answer-bottom
how can you tell if a zone is the appropriate size - Correct answer-if the zone can
be scanned in 10 seconds or you can scan to the farthest part within 20 seconds
in the US what is the legal principle of duty to act mean - Correct answer-on-duty a
lifeguard is obligated to provide emergency care
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, off duty they're a good Samaritan
what does STAAR mean - Correct answer-scan target assess alert rescue
what is the best approach for protecting against sun exposure - Correct answer-
sunscreen and shade
what does msds stand for - Correct answer-material safety data sheet
what does RID stand for? what does it mean? - Correct answer-Recognition
Intrusion Distraction
it mean that you should continually focus and scan your zone
what does RWI stand for - Correct answer-recreational water illness
what is an objective of manual in-line stabilization - Correct answer-Minimize
movement of the head, neck, and spine while keeping the person's head above
water so they can breathe
what technique is best for manual in-line stabilization of a person floating face-up
on the surface? - Correct answer-vise grip
when should you apply the backboard chest strap when doing a spinal back-
boarding - Correct answer-first; when the pt is placed on the backboard
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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what is the difference between distress and drowning - Correct answer-distress-
person is on surface of water but is struggling to stay afloat
drowning-process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or
immersion in liquid
in 3-D Triage scanning, what is the most urgent risk area of the zone you should
look at first? - Correct answer-bottom
how can you tell if a zone is the appropriate size - Correct answer-if the zone can
be scanned in 10 seconds or you can scan to the farthest part within 20 seconds
in the US what is the legal principle of duty to act mean - Correct answer-on-duty a
lifeguard is obligated to provide emergency care
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVE 1
, off duty they're a good Samaritan
what does STAAR mean - Correct answer-scan target assess alert rescue
what is the best approach for protecting against sun exposure - Correct answer-
sunscreen and shade
what does msds stand for - Correct answer-material safety data sheet
what does RID stand for? what does it mean? - Correct answer-Recognition
Intrusion Distraction
it mean that you should continually focus and scan your zone
what does RWI stand for - Correct answer-recreational water illness
what is an objective of manual in-line stabilization - Correct answer-Minimize
movement of the head, neck, and spine while keeping the person's head above
water so they can breathe
what technique is best for manual in-line stabilization of a person floating face-up
on the surface? - Correct answer-vise grip
when should you apply the backboard chest strap when doing a spinal back-
boarding - Correct answer-first; when the pt is placed on the backboard
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