Starguard Test UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Safety benefit of leg-wrap rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER- no upper body contact
best way to get struggling swimmer to release you? - CORRECT ANSWER- submerge
underwater
what to do when patron has seizure in water? - CORRECT ANSWER- hold head above water
so patron can breathe
who to target for further assessment when scanning - CORRECT ANSWER- patrons
underwater
technique that is best for communicating with large crowd - CORRECT ANSWER- loud and
concise
RID factors - CORRECT ANSWER- Recognition, Intrusion, distraction
five components of star guard risk management model - CORRECT ANSWER- surveillance,
prevention, response and rescue, emergency care, workplace expectations
RWI - CORRECT ANSWER- recreational water illness
Universal precaution - CORRECT ANSWER- always assume bodily functions are infectious
distress v drowning - CORRECT ANSWER- distress - can breathe drowning - can't breathe
where to look first - CORRECT ANSWER- bottom
10/20 rule - CORRECT ANSWER- scan in 10 rescue in 20
, In the US, what does legal principal duty to act mean for a lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWER- a lifeguard on duty has an obligation to provide emergency care
What technique for manual in-line stabilization of a person floating on service? - CORRECT
ANSWER- a vise grip
Which is an objective of manual in-line stabilization? - CORRECT ANSWER- minimize the
movement of the swimmer's head, neck, and spin
When should you apply the backboard chest strap? - CORRECT ANSWER- first
What is the primary objective in managing the rescue of an unresponsive drowning victim? -
CORRECT ANSWER- begin rescue breathing as soon as possible
While performing rescue breathing on an unresponsive victim make occasional gasping or
snoring sounds. What do these sounds indicate for the victim and the lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWER- the victim is having a reflex condition called agnal breathing and the lifeguard
should perform rescue breathing
What is the best approach for protecting against sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER- Cover
up with a hat, shirt, or umbrella. Use skin protection products of at least 15
What should the primary goal of in services be? - CORRECT ANSWER- Learn how to better
apply and use site-specific surveillance, equipment, and the EAP
Why is the threat from child predators high at aquatic facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They go where children go
Best way to project a professional image? - CORRECT ANSWER- Follow star guard best
practices when you are on the stand and when patrons can see you
What should you do before lifeguarding a swim meet? - CORRECT ANSWER- complete
event-specific orientation and EAP practice before the event
and CORRECT Answers
Safety benefit of leg-wrap rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER- no upper body contact
best way to get struggling swimmer to release you? - CORRECT ANSWER- submerge
underwater
what to do when patron has seizure in water? - CORRECT ANSWER- hold head above water
so patron can breathe
who to target for further assessment when scanning - CORRECT ANSWER- patrons
underwater
technique that is best for communicating with large crowd - CORRECT ANSWER- loud and
concise
RID factors - CORRECT ANSWER- Recognition, Intrusion, distraction
five components of star guard risk management model - CORRECT ANSWER- surveillance,
prevention, response and rescue, emergency care, workplace expectations
RWI - CORRECT ANSWER- recreational water illness
Universal precaution - CORRECT ANSWER- always assume bodily functions are infectious
distress v drowning - CORRECT ANSWER- distress - can breathe drowning - can't breathe
where to look first - CORRECT ANSWER- bottom
10/20 rule - CORRECT ANSWER- scan in 10 rescue in 20
, In the US, what does legal principal duty to act mean for a lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWER- a lifeguard on duty has an obligation to provide emergency care
What technique for manual in-line stabilization of a person floating on service? - CORRECT
ANSWER- a vise grip
Which is an objective of manual in-line stabilization? - CORRECT ANSWER- minimize the
movement of the swimmer's head, neck, and spin
When should you apply the backboard chest strap? - CORRECT ANSWER- first
What is the primary objective in managing the rescue of an unresponsive drowning victim? -
CORRECT ANSWER- begin rescue breathing as soon as possible
While performing rescue breathing on an unresponsive victim make occasional gasping or
snoring sounds. What do these sounds indicate for the victim and the lifeguard? - CORRECT
ANSWER- the victim is having a reflex condition called agnal breathing and the lifeguard
should perform rescue breathing
What is the best approach for protecting against sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER- Cover
up with a hat, shirt, or umbrella. Use skin protection products of at least 15
What should the primary goal of in services be? - CORRECT ANSWER- Learn how to better
apply and use site-specific surveillance, equipment, and the EAP
Why is the threat from child predators high at aquatic facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They go where children go
Best way to project a professional image? - CORRECT ANSWER- Follow star guard best
practices when you are on the stand and when patrons can see you
What should you do before lifeguarding a swim meet? - CORRECT ANSWER- complete
event-specific orientation and EAP practice before the event
