LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive
drowning person as quickly as possible?
Answer: To prevent or minimize brain damage
◉ Which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a
diverse group of students?
Answer: Be sensitive and conduct training sessions free from
discrimination, harassment, prejudice, and abusive behavior
◉ During a StarGuard IDC, instructor candidates will be given
facilitation assignments and be evaluated in the four areas of
introduction/preparation, use of experimental approach, delivery,
and _____.
Answer: Knowledge/debriefing
◉ When can a one-rescuer assist be used for extricating a person at
the shoreline?
Answer: If the person is responsive and can walk
,◉ What is scanning?
Answer: Searching the water in a systematic way
◉ What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of
learning activities vs. disseminating information by presentations?
Answer: Facilitation is learner centered, not instructor centered
◉ What is the document that contains a collection of standards and
guidelines for Training Center operation?
Answer: Training Center Administrative Manual (TCAM)
◉ What is required before an Instructor can issue a StarGuard
certification?
Answer: Students must demonstrate reasonably competent
performance of the listed skill sets without assistance
◉ Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during
drowning?
Answer: Brain and heart
◉ How many CAP assessments must a student successfully complete
to be issued StarGuard certification?
Answer: 6
, ◉ What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency
oxygen system?
Answer: Shows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
◉ 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?
Answer: Look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe
within a few seconds (look for life)
◉ What should you do to perform high quality, effective chest
compressions?
Answer: Push hard and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but
don't lean on the chest between compressions
◉ 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?
Answer: Altered mental status
◉ If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam
is coming from the person's nose and mouth, what should you do?
Answer: Breathe through the foam
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive
drowning person as quickly as possible?
Answer: To prevent or minimize brain damage
◉ Which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a
diverse group of students?
Answer: Be sensitive and conduct training sessions free from
discrimination, harassment, prejudice, and abusive behavior
◉ During a StarGuard IDC, instructor candidates will be given
facilitation assignments and be evaluated in the four areas of
introduction/preparation, use of experimental approach, delivery,
and _____.
Answer: Knowledge/debriefing
◉ When can a one-rescuer assist be used for extricating a person at
the shoreline?
Answer: If the person is responsive and can walk
,◉ What is scanning?
Answer: Searching the water in a systematic way
◉ What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of
learning activities vs. disseminating information by presentations?
Answer: Facilitation is learner centered, not instructor centered
◉ What is the document that contains a collection of standards and
guidelines for Training Center operation?
Answer: Training Center Administrative Manual (TCAM)
◉ What is required before an Instructor can issue a StarGuard
certification?
Answer: Students must demonstrate reasonably competent
performance of the listed skill sets without assistance
◉ Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during
drowning?
Answer: Brain and heart
◉ How many CAP assessments must a student successfully complete
to be issued StarGuard certification?
Answer: 6
, ◉ What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency
oxygen system?
Answer: Shows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
◉ 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?
Answer: Look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe
within a few seconds (look for life)
◉ What should you do to perform high quality, effective chest
compressions?
Answer: Push hard and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but
don't lean on the chest between compressions
◉ 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?
Answer: Altered mental status
◉ If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam
is coming from the person's nose and mouth, what should you do?
Answer: Breathe through the foam
