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SGE Lifeguard Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what does "three points of contact" refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER - maintaining contact
with two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand when climbing up or down from a
lifeguard station
When might an ANIMAL be ALLOWED on pool deck? - CORRECT ANSWER - when
the animal is trained to assist a person who has a medical condition or disability
does twirling a whistle take away from a professional image - CORRECT ANSWER - true
what is a good strategy when communication with a person of disability at your facility -
CORRECT ANSWER - don't make assumptions. talk to the person the way you would
want someone to talk to you.
STAAR - CORRECT ANSWER - scan target assess alert rescue
there are only 3 outcomes from the drowning process - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. death 2.
survival with brain damage 3. survival without brain damage
what happens when the drowning person tries to breath? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
person may swallow large amounts of water
what is the correct description of drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER - three possible
outcomes
what is the difference between distress and drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER -
drowning-persons mouth and nose are covered with water and the head can not be lifted or
brought to the surface to breathe
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what is the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident but was resurrected -
CORRECT ANSWER - non-fatal drowning
which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning - CORRECT
ANSWER - brain and heart
which is crucially important fact for a lifeguard to be aware of at all times? - CORRECT
ANSWER - drowning can happen very quickly and silently to anyone at anytime
While on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - searching the water
what determines whether water is shallow or not? - CORRECT ANSWER - a person's
height
an unresponsive drowning person may be found floating near the bottom of the pooler lying on
the bottom. where else might you find them? - CORRECT ANSWER - floating on the
surface or just underneath
why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in the water?
- CORRECT ANSWER - movement of the water created by others or pool currents
if you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch your zone?
- CORRECT ANSWER - all of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
if an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and okay, what can you do to tell them apart? - CORRECT ANSWER - look
to see if that person lifts his head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal Protective Equipment i.e. gloves, mask, safety
glasses and clinical attire
SGE Lifeguard Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what does "three points of contact" refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER - maintaining contact
with two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand when climbing up or down from a
lifeguard station
When might an ANIMAL be ALLOWED on pool deck? - CORRECT ANSWER - when
the animal is trained to assist a person who has a medical condition or disability
does twirling a whistle take away from a professional image - CORRECT ANSWER - true
what is a good strategy when communication with a person of disability at your facility -
CORRECT ANSWER - don't make assumptions. talk to the person the way you would
want someone to talk to you.
STAAR - CORRECT ANSWER - scan target assess alert rescue
there are only 3 outcomes from the drowning process - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. death 2.
survival with brain damage 3. survival without brain damage
what happens when the drowning person tries to breath? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
person may swallow large amounts of water
what is the correct description of drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER - three possible
outcomes
what is the difference between distress and drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER -
drowning-persons mouth and nose are covered with water and the head can not be lifted or
brought to the surface to breathe
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what is the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident but was resurrected -
CORRECT ANSWER - non-fatal drowning
which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning - CORRECT
ANSWER - brain and heart
which is crucially important fact for a lifeguard to be aware of at all times? - CORRECT
ANSWER - drowning can happen very quickly and silently to anyone at anytime
While on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - searching the water
what determines whether water is shallow or not? - CORRECT ANSWER - a person's
height
an unresponsive drowning person may be found floating near the bottom of the pooler lying on
the bottom. where else might you find them? - CORRECT ANSWER - floating on the
surface or just underneath
why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in the water?
- CORRECT ANSWER - movement of the water created by others or pool currents
if you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch your zone?
- CORRECT ANSWER - all of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
if an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and okay, what can you do to tell them apart? - CORRECT ANSWER - look
to see if that person lifts his head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
PPE - CORRECT ANSWER - Personal Protective Equipment i.e. gloves, mask, safety
glasses and clinical attire
