SGE LIFEGUARD EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
what does "three points of contact" refer to? -ANSmaintaining contact with two hands
and one foot or two feet and one hand when climbing up or down from a lifeguard
station
When might an ANIMAL be ALLOWED on pool deck? -ANSwhen the animal is trained
to assist a person who has a medical condition or disability
does twirling a whistle take away from a professional image -ANStrue
what is a good strategy when communication with a person of disability at your facility -
ANSdon't make assumptions. talk to the person the way you would want someone to
talk to you.
STAAR -ANSscan target assess alert rescue
there are only 3 outcomes from the drowning process -ANS1. death 2. survival with
brain damage 3. survival without brain damage
what happens when the drowning person tries to breath? -ANSthe person may swallow
large amounts of water
what is the correct description of drowning? -ANSthree possible outcomes
what is the difference between distress and drowning? -ANSdrowning-persons mouth
and nose are covered with water and the head can not be lifted or brought to the
surface to breathe
what is the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident but was
resurrected -ANSnon-fatal drowning
which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning -ANSbrain
and heart
which is crucially important fact for a lifeguard to be aware of at all times? -
ANSdrowning can happen very quickly and silently to anyone at anytime
While on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? -ANSsearching
the water
, what determines whether water is shallow or not? -ANSa person's height
an unresponsive drowning person may be found floating near the bottom of the pooler
lying on the bottom. where else might you find them? -ANSfloating on the surface or just
underneath
why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in
the water? -ANSmovement of the water created by others or pool currents
if you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch
your zone? -ANSall of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
if an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and okay, what can you do to tell them apart? -ANSlook to see if that
person lifts his head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
PPE -ANSPersonal Protective Equipment i.e. gloves, mask, safety glasses and clinical
attire
disinfectant solution -ANS9 parts water 1 part bleach
what would you do if you were using standard precautions? -ANSconsider and treat all
bodily fluids/substances as though they were contaminated
RWI -ANSRecreational Water Illnesses
what should you assume about other peoples blood and bodily fluids? -ANSthe fluids
are potentially infectious
if a break in your skin comes into contact with the bodily fluids of another person, what
is the first thing you should do? -ANSwash the area with soap and water
how long has the cryptosporidium been known to survive in properly maintained
swimming pool water? -ANSup to 11 days
SCA -ANSsudden cardiac arrest (heart not beating) "malfunction of the hearts electrical
system"
cpr adult/child/infant alone ration -ANS30 compressions 2 breaths
cpr adult team ratio -ANS30 compressions 2 breaths
cpr child/infant team ration -ANS15 compressions 2 breaths
compression rate -ANS100-120/min
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
what does "three points of contact" refer to? -ANSmaintaining contact with two hands
and one foot or two feet and one hand when climbing up or down from a lifeguard
station
When might an ANIMAL be ALLOWED on pool deck? -ANSwhen the animal is trained
to assist a person who has a medical condition or disability
does twirling a whistle take away from a professional image -ANStrue
what is a good strategy when communication with a person of disability at your facility -
ANSdon't make assumptions. talk to the person the way you would want someone to
talk to you.
STAAR -ANSscan target assess alert rescue
there are only 3 outcomes from the drowning process -ANS1. death 2. survival with
brain damage 3. survival without brain damage
what happens when the drowning person tries to breath? -ANSthe person may swallow
large amounts of water
what is the correct description of drowning? -ANSthree possible outcomes
what is the difference between distress and drowning? -ANSdrowning-persons mouth
and nose are covered with water and the head can not be lifted or brought to the
surface to breathe
what is the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident but was
resurrected -ANSnon-fatal drowning
which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning -ANSbrain
and heart
which is crucially important fact for a lifeguard to be aware of at all times? -
ANSdrowning can happen very quickly and silently to anyone at anytime
While on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? -ANSsearching
the water
, what determines whether water is shallow or not? -ANSa person's height
an unresponsive drowning person may be found floating near the bottom of the pooler
lying on the bottom. where else might you find them? -ANSfloating on the surface or just
underneath
why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in
the water? -ANSmovement of the water created by others or pool currents
if you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch
your zone? -ANSall of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
if an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and okay, what can you do to tell them apart? -ANSlook to see if that
person lifts his head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
PPE -ANSPersonal Protective Equipment i.e. gloves, mask, safety glasses and clinical
attire
disinfectant solution -ANS9 parts water 1 part bleach
what would you do if you were using standard precautions? -ANSconsider and treat all
bodily fluids/substances as though they were contaminated
RWI -ANSRecreational Water Illnesses
what should you assume about other peoples blood and bodily fluids? -ANSthe fluids
are potentially infectious
if a break in your skin comes into contact with the bodily fluids of another person, what
is the first thing you should do? -ANSwash the area with soap and water
how long has the cryptosporidium been known to survive in properly maintained
swimming pool water? -ANSup to 11 days
SCA -ANSsudden cardiac arrest (heart not beating) "malfunction of the hearts electrical
system"
cpr adult/child/infant alone ration -ANS30 compressions 2 breaths
cpr adult team ratio -ANS30 compressions 2 breaths
cpr child/infant team ration -ANS15 compressions 2 breaths
compression rate -ANS100-120/min
