starguard instructor test UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam is coming from the person's
nose and mouth,what should you do?
A) suction the foam until it stops coming out
B) use a finger sweep to remove the foam
C) breathe through the foam
D) turn the person's head to the side so the foam will drain out - CORRECT ANSWER -
C) breathe through the foam
When attached to an oxygen cylinder, what does the regulator control?
A) rate of oxygen flow
B) pressure inside the cylinder
C) inflation of the mask and tubing
D) rate at which the cylinder can be refilled - CORRECT ANSWER - A) rate of oxygen
flow
What should you do while performing a bottom search wearing goggles or mask, a snorkel, and
fins?
A) move your arms in a freestyle stroke for speed
B) surface every 10 seconds to clear your snorkel
C) use a kicking motion with your fins to feel for a person
D) keep your hands forward and sweep them to the sides to feel for a person - CORRECT
ANSWER - D) keep your hands forward and sweep them to the sides to feel for a person
When should you give verbal instructions to guests using a waterslide?
,A) every rider, every time
B) the first time a guest rides the slide
C) when there is a large group on the slide tower platform
D) if a guest looks scared, or you think someone may try to break the rules - CORRECT
ANSWER - A) every rider, every time
Which is a good descriptor of the adult learner?
A) needs very little feedback
B) learns best in an environment that is informal but organized
C) functions best in an instructor-centered environment
D) retains the most information by reading - CORRECT ANSWER - B) learns best in an
environment that is informal but organized
What is the difference between distress and drowning?
A) a distressed person is also injured
B) a drowning person is in deep water
C) a distressed person is on the bottom of the pool
D) a drowning person's mouth and nose are covered with water, and the head cannot be lifted or
brought to the surface to breathe - CORRECT ANSWER - D) a drowning person's mouth
and nose are covered with water, and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the surface to
breathe
True or False:
Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head immobilization devices (HIDs) for the sole
purpose of immobilizing the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A) True
,If an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and are okay, what can you do to tell them apart?
A) look for the RID factor
B) look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
C) look to see if others around the person are worried that something is wrong
D) have another patron poke the person to see if the person is okay - CORRECT
ANSWER - B) look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few
seconds (look for life)
What is a zero-depth entry at an aquatic facility?
A) a waterslide entry from an even platform
B) a method of running into a wave pool to make a rescue
C) the area that resembles a beach shoreline
D) an entry into the catch pool of a waterslide without going under the water - CORRECT
ANSWER - C) the area that resembles a beach shoreline
What would be the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident, but was
resuscitated and did not die?
A) distress
B) dry drowning
C) near drowning
D) non-fatal drowning - CORRECT ANSWER - D) non-fatal drowning
During a StarGuard IDC, instructor candidates will be given facilitation assignments and be
evaluated in the four areas of introduction/preparation, use of experiential approach, delivery,
and___________________.
, A) demonstration
B) lecture presentation
C) knowledge/debriefing
D) use of technology capabilities - CORRECT ANSWER - C) knowledge/debriefing
Ture or False:
Lifeguards are the first link in the drowning chain of survival, and they should be considered part
of the prehospital system of care, along with EMS and other responders. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A) True
What is a lecturette?
A) the best way to review information
B) a lecture during which a short amount of time is spent on several topics
C) a short, concise communication of key points combined with some type of activity
D) a discussion that allows students to share their experiences - CORRECT ANSWER - C)
a short, concise communication of key points combined with some type of activity
Chest compressions should be administered to adults, children, and infants at what rate?
A) at least 30 but not more than 50 times per minute
B) at least 60 but not more than 80 times per minute
C) at least 100 but not more than 120 times per minute
D) at least 130 but not more than 150 times per minute - CORRECT ANSWER - C) at
least 100 but not more than 120 times per minute
After early recognition, what is the next critical link in the chain of survival for an unresponsive
drowning person?
A) early extrication
Questions and CORRECT Answers
If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam is coming from the person's
nose and mouth,what should you do?
A) suction the foam until it stops coming out
B) use a finger sweep to remove the foam
C) breathe through the foam
D) turn the person's head to the side so the foam will drain out - CORRECT ANSWER -
C) breathe through the foam
When attached to an oxygen cylinder, what does the regulator control?
A) rate of oxygen flow
B) pressure inside the cylinder
C) inflation of the mask and tubing
D) rate at which the cylinder can be refilled - CORRECT ANSWER - A) rate of oxygen
flow
What should you do while performing a bottom search wearing goggles or mask, a snorkel, and
fins?
A) move your arms in a freestyle stroke for speed
B) surface every 10 seconds to clear your snorkel
C) use a kicking motion with your fins to feel for a person
D) keep your hands forward and sweep them to the sides to feel for a person - CORRECT
ANSWER - D) keep your hands forward and sweep them to the sides to feel for a person
When should you give verbal instructions to guests using a waterslide?
,A) every rider, every time
B) the first time a guest rides the slide
C) when there is a large group on the slide tower platform
D) if a guest looks scared, or you think someone may try to break the rules - CORRECT
ANSWER - A) every rider, every time
Which is a good descriptor of the adult learner?
A) needs very little feedback
B) learns best in an environment that is informal but organized
C) functions best in an instructor-centered environment
D) retains the most information by reading - CORRECT ANSWER - B) learns best in an
environment that is informal but organized
What is the difference between distress and drowning?
A) a distressed person is also injured
B) a drowning person is in deep water
C) a distressed person is on the bottom of the pool
D) a drowning person's mouth and nose are covered with water, and the head cannot be lifted or
brought to the surface to breathe - CORRECT ANSWER - D) a drowning person's mouth
and nose are covered with water, and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the surface to
breathe
True or False:
Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head immobilization devices (HIDs) for the sole
purpose of immobilizing the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A) True
,If an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and are okay, what can you do to tell them apart?
A) look for the RID factor
B) look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
C) look to see if others around the person are worried that something is wrong
D) have another patron poke the person to see if the person is okay - CORRECT
ANSWER - B) look to see that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few
seconds (look for life)
What is a zero-depth entry at an aquatic facility?
A) a waterslide entry from an even platform
B) a method of running into a wave pool to make a rescue
C) the area that resembles a beach shoreline
D) an entry into the catch pool of a waterslide without going under the water - CORRECT
ANSWER - C) the area that resembles a beach shoreline
What would be the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident, but was
resuscitated and did not die?
A) distress
B) dry drowning
C) near drowning
D) non-fatal drowning - CORRECT ANSWER - D) non-fatal drowning
During a StarGuard IDC, instructor candidates will be given facilitation assignments and be
evaluated in the four areas of introduction/preparation, use of experiential approach, delivery,
and___________________.
, A) demonstration
B) lecture presentation
C) knowledge/debriefing
D) use of technology capabilities - CORRECT ANSWER - C) knowledge/debriefing
Ture or False:
Lifeguards are the first link in the drowning chain of survival, and they should be considered part
of the prehospital system of care, along with EMS and other responders. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A) True
What is a lecturette?
A) the best way to review information
B) a lecture during which a short amount of time is spent on several topics
C) a short, concise communication of key points combined with some type of activity
D) a discussion that allows students to share their experiences - CORRECT ANSWER - C)
a short, concise communication of key points combined with some type of activity
Chest compressions should be administered to adults, children, and infants at what rate?
A) at least 30 but not more than 50 times per minute
B) at least 60 but not more than 80 times per minute
C) at least 100 but not more than 120 times per minute
D) at least 130 but not more than 150 times per minute - CORRECT ANSWER - C) at
least 100 but not more than 120 times per minute
After early recognition, what is the next critical link in the chain of survival for an unresponsive
drowning person?
A) early extrication
