StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
Final Test Questions and Answers
1. What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe?
ANS The person may swallow large amounts of water
2. Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive
drowning person as quickly as possible?
ANS To prevent or minimize brain damage
3. Which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a
diverse group of students?
ANS Be sensitive and conduct training sessions free from discrimination, harassment, prejudice,
and abusive behavior
4. During a StarGuard IDC,
instructor candidates will be given facilitation assign- ments and be
evaluated in the four areas of introduction/preparation, use of
experimental approach, delivery, and .
ANS Knowledge/debriefing
5. When can a one-rescuer assist be used for extricating a person at
the shore- line?
ANS If the person is responsive and can walk
,6. What is scanning?
ANS Searching the water in a systematic way
7. What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of
learning activ- ities vs. disseminating information by presentations?
ANS Facilitation is learner centered, not instructor centered
8. What is the document that contains a collection of standards and
guidelines for Training Center operation?
ANS Training Center Administrative Manual (TCAM)
9. What is required before an Instructor can issue a StarGuard
certification?
ANS Stu- dents must demonstrate reasonably competent performance of the listed skill sets
without assistance
10. Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during
drowning?-
ANS Brain and heart
11. How many CAP assessments must a student successfully
complete to be issued StarGuard certification?
ANS 6
, 12. What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency
oxygen sys- tem?
ANS Shows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
13. If an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to
people who are floating or are underwater and are okay, what can
you do to tell them apart?-
ANS Look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
14. What should you do to perform high quality, effective chest
compressions?-
ANS Push hard and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but don't lean on the chest between
compressions
15. Which term may be used to describe a person who is
experiencing any or all of these symptoms
confusion, slowed thinking, loss of balance, impaired vision?
ANS Altered mental status
16. If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and
foam is coming from the person's nose and mouth, what should you do?
ANS Breathe through the foam
Final Test Questions and Answers
1. What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe?
ANS The person may swallow large amounts of water
2. Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive
drowning person as quickly as possible?
ANS To prevent or minimize brain damage
3. Which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a
diverse group of students?
ANS Be sensitive and conduct training sessions free from discrimination, harassment, prejudice,
and abusive behavior
4. During a StarGuard IDC,
instructor candidates will be given facilitation assign- ments and be
evaluated in the four areas of introduction/preparation, use of
experimental approach, delivery, and .
ANS Knowledge/debriefing
5. When can a one-rescuer assist be used for extricating a person at
the shore- line?
ANS If the person is responsive and can walk
,6. What is scanning?
ANS Searching the water in a systematic way
7. What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of
learning activ- ities vs. disseminating information by presentations?
ANS Facilitation is learner centered, not instructor centered
8. What is the document that contains a collection of standards and
guidelines for Training Center operation?
ANS Training Center Administrative Manual (TCAM)
9. What is required before an Instructor can issue a StarGuard
certification?
ANS Stu- dents must demonstrate reasonably competent performance of the listed skill sets
without assistance
10. Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during
drowning?-
ANS Brain and heart
11. How many CAP assessments must a student successfully
complete to be issued StarGuard certification?
ANS 6
, 12. What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency
oxygen sys- tem?
ANS Shows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
13. If an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to
people who are floating or are underwater and are okay, what can
you do to tell them apart?-
ANS Look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
14. What should you do to perform high quality, effective chest
compressions?-
ANS Push hard and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but don't lean on the chest between
compressions
15. Which term may be used to describe a person who is
experiencing any or all of these symptoms
confusion, slowed thinking, loss of balance, impaired vision?
ANS Altered mental status
16. If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and
foam is coming from the person's nose and mouth, what should you do?
ANS Breathe through the foam
