STARGUARD 5E Exam 2017 Study
Guide Questions and Answers All
Correct
What are the most common sources of waterslide injury? - Answer-impact
How often should you give verbal instructions to guests using a waterside? - Answer-
every time
In the event of an unresponsive person in a wave pool, why might extrication times be
longer that in a traditional pool? - Answer-the wave pool is large, crowded, and there
could be wave action
Why might you need to walk or stand while scanning a waterpark attraction? - Answer-
to see around obstacles
What type of regulator should be used for emergency oxygen systems? - Answer-fixed
flow regulator
What is the purpose of a regulator? - Answer-to control oxygen flow
What are some good safe handling procedures for emergency oxygen systems? -
Answer-do not use oil, grease, or adhesive tape
Why must emergency oxygen be stored away from heat, spark, flame, and explosive
environments? - Answer-compressed gas is flammable
When available, why is it beneficial to administer emergency oxygen to a person who is
unresponsive due to drowning? - Answer-increases amount of oxygen
What is needed to connect the tubing attached to a BVM or CPR mask to an emergency
oxygen system? - Answer-inlet port
Why should you crack the valve slightly before attaching the regulator? - Answer-to
expel foreign matter
, What is the difference between a medical oxygen system and an emergency oxygen
system? - Answer-medical - prescribed
emergency - nonperscribed
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system? - Answer-
tells how much oxygen is left in tank
What conditions should be avoided when storing an emergency oxygen system? -
Answer-extreme temperatures
What should Lifeguards be aware of at all times? - Answer-their zone/water
What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - Answer-scanning
Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or Why Not? - Answer-No;
contributes to or is confused as drowning
What does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions? - Answer-To consider
all bodily fluids as contaminated
What does RWI stand for? - Answer-Recreational Water Illness
What should you know about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - Answer-It is
possibly infectious
What should you do if another person's bodily fluids come in contact with a break in
your skin? - Answer-Wash with soap and water and contact a doctor
How should bleach solutions be prepared? (ration of bleach to water) - Answer-1:9 in
favor of bleach
What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming
water? - Answer-A germ found in diarrhea and lasts 11 days
What is the difference between loose and solid stool (poop), and how do they affect an
aquatic environment differently? - Answer-loose stool - diarrea
solid stool - regular shit
lose has more pathogens and disperses germs to larger areas at a faster rate
What is the difference between distress and drowning? - Answer-it is only classified as
drowning if the nose and mouth are completely covered by a liquid and the victim
cannot free themselves
What organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - Answer-
heart and brain
Guide Questions and Answers All
Correct
What are the most common sources of waterslide injury? - Answer-impact
How often should you give verbal instructions to guests using a waterside? - Answer-
every time
In the event of an unresponsive person in a wave pool, why might extrication times be
longer that in a traditional pool? - Answer-the wave pool is large, crowded, and there
could be wave action
Why might you need to walk or stand while scanning a waterpark attraction? - Answer-
to see around obstacles
What type of regulator should be used for emergency oxygen systems? - Answer-fixed
flow regulator
What is the purpose of a regulator? - Answer-to control oxygen flow
What are some good safe handling procedures for emergency oxygen systems? -
Answer-do not use oil, grease, or adhesive tape
Why must emergency oxygen be stored away from heat, spark, flame, and explosive
environments? - Answer-compressed gas is flammable
When available, why is it beneficial to administer emergency oxygen to a person who is
unresponsive due to drowning? - Answer-increases amount of oxygen
What is needed to connect the tubing attached to a BVM or CPR mask to an emergency
oxygen system? - Answer-inlet port
Why should you crack the valve slightly before attaching the regulator? - Answer-to
expel foreign matter
, What is the difference between a medical oxygen system and an emergency oxygen
system? - Answer-medical - prescribed
emergency - nonperscribed
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system? - Answer-
tells how much oxygen is left in tank
What conditions should be avoided when storing an emergency oxygen system? -
Answer-extreme temperatures
What should Lifeguards be aware of at all times? - Answer-their zone/water
What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - Answer-scanning
Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or Why Not? - Answer-No;
contributes to or is confused as drowning
What does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions? - Answer-To consider
all bodily fluids as contaminated
What does RWI stand for? - Answer-Recreational Water Illness
What should you know about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - Answer-It is
possibly infectious
What should you do if another person's bodily fluids come in contact with a break in
your skin? - Answer-Wash with soap and water and contact a doctor
How should bleach solutions be prepared? (ration of bleach to water) - Answer-1:9 in
favor of bleach
What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming
water? - Answer-A germ found in diarrhea and lasts 11 days
What is the difference between loose and solid stool (poop), and how do they affect an
aquatic environment differently? - Answer-loose stool - diarrea
solid stool - regular shit
lose has more pathogens and disperses germs to larger areas at a faster rate
What is the difference between distress and drowning? - Answer-it is only classified as
drowning if the nose and mouth are completely covered by a liquid and the victim
cannot free themselves
What organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - Answer-
heart and brain
