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2025 StarGuard 5E Exam Study Guide (No Waterfront) Questions and Answers 100% Pass What should Lifeguards be aware of at all times? - Their zone/water What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - Scanning Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or why not? ...

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2025 StarGuard 5E Exam Study Guide
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What should Lifeguards be aware of at all times? - ✔✔Their zone/water


What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - ✔✔Scanning


Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or why not? - ✔✔No, because it looks like

drowning


What does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions? - ✔✔Always following protective

measures


What does RWI stand for? - ✔✔Recreational Water Illness


What should you know about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - ✔✔They are potentially infectious


What should you do if another person's bodily fluids come in contact with a break in your skin? -

✔✔Flush it out with water and soap and report the incident


How should bleach solutions be prepared? - ✔✔One container of bleach, sprayed in 9 parts of water


What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming pool water? -

✔✔It is germs in stool and it lasts 11 days


What is the difference between loose and solid stool, and how do they affect an aquatic environment

differently? - ✔✔Loose spreads germs easily



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What is the difference between distress and drowning? - ✔✔Distress is above water, while drowning in

under water


What organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - ✔✔Your brain and heart


What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? - ✔✔They swallow water


What is the correct description of drowning? - ✔✔Its the process of experiencing respiratory impairment

from submersion or immersion in liquid. There are 3 possible outcomes: survival, survival with brain

damage, and death


What is the term you would use if the person experienced drowning incident, but did not die? - ✔✔Non-

Fatal Drowning


How do you determine what is shallow water? - ✔✔Depends on persons height


Describe the different areas you may find a drowning person in the water. - ✔✔Bobbing, floating on or

near the surface, floating on or near the bottom, or laying on the bottom


Why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving? - ✔✔Movement of water/currents


Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as

possible? - ✔✔Prevent/minimize brain damage


The length of time a person is submerged is the most important predictor of survival. Why or why not? -

✔✔Length of time increases brain damage and death risks


How often should you watch your zone? - ✔✔All the time


What is scanning? - ✔✔Watching the water in a systemic way


How can you tell a responsive from an unresponsive person apart? - ✔✔A responsive person will show

signs of life and will be calm or playing in alow risk area




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