2019 Cowabunga Bay StarGuard Exam
Study Guide Questions And Answers
How should bleach solutions be prepared? 9 parts water, 1 part bleach.
What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming pool
water? diarrhea and 11 days
what is the difference between loose and solid stool, and how do they affect an aquatic
environment differently? solid can be removed right away, loose spreads out and infects
water and takes longer to remove
What is the difference between distress and drowning? Distress is above water (struggling
to stay afloat) Drowning is submersion in a liquid that causes respiratory impairment.
what organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during damage? Brain and
Heart
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? They swallow/inhale water/liquid
, 2019 Cowabunga Bay StarGuard Exam
Study Guide Questions And Answers
what is the correct description of drowning? the process of experiencing respiratory
impairment from submersion of immersion of a liquid.
what is the term you would use if the person experienced a drowning incident, but did not die?
non-fatal drowning
How do you determine what is shallow water? It is dependent on the person's height
Describe the different areas you may find a drowning person in water. Could be anywhere
( above surface, below surface, near bottom of pool)
Why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving? people, water current (outside
forces)
Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as
possible? to prevent/minimize brain damage and damage to organs
how often should you watch your zone? All of the time?
Study Guide Questions And Answers
How should bleach solutions be prepared? 9 parts water, 1 part bleach.
What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming pool
water? diarrhea and 11 days
what is the difference between loose and solid stool, and how do they affect an aquatic
environment differently? solid can be removed right away, loose spreads out and infects
water and takes longer to remove
What is the difference between distress and drowning? Distress is above water (struggling
to stay afloat) Drowning is submersion in a liquid that causes respiratory impairment.
what organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during damage? Brain and
Heart
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? They swallow/inhale water/liquid
, 2019 Cowabunga Bay StarGuard Exam
Study Guide Questions And Answers
what is the correct description of drowning? the process of experiencing respiratory
impairment from submersion of immersion of a liquid.
what is the term you would use if the person experienced a drowning incident, but did not die?
non-fatal drowning
How do you determine what is shallow water? It is dependent on the person's height
Describe the different areas you may find a drowning person in water. Could be anywhere
( above surface, below surface, near bottom of pool)
Why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving? people, water current (outside
forces)
Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as
possible? to prevent/minimize brain damage and damage to organs
how often should you watch your zone? All of the time?
