StarGuard Elite Lifeguard UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following includes all of the requirements for an oxygen system to be approved
for emergency use in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER- Portable cylinder, at least 15 minute
supply, fixed flow regulator at least 6 LPM, gauge indicating amount left, labeled "emergency
use", mask with inlet port connector for tubing
Passive spinal motion restriction - CORRECT ANSWER- Only symptom is neck pain.
Instruct guest to limit movement on their own
"Without moving your head, say yes or no. Do you need help getting out of the pool, can I
help you?"
In addition to vomiting and having swollen looking stomach, What is likely to happen to a
person who has drowned and is unresponsive? - CORRECT ANSWER- The person will have
foam coming out of the nose or mouth
Artificial Respiration (AR) - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.open airway; jaw thrust and head tilt
2. adult- 1 breath every five seconds
child/infant- 1 breath every 3 seconds
3. produce visible chest rise
4. adults- 24 cycles
child/infant- 40 cycles
5. check pulse
SCA - CORRECT ANSWER- sudden cardiac arrest (heart not beating) "malfunction of the
hearts electrical system"
Compression rate - CORRECT ANSWER- 100-120/min
An unresponsive drowning person may be found floating near the bottom of the pool or lying
on the bottom. Where else might you find them? - CORRECT ANSWER- Floating on the
surface or just underneath.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following includes all of the requirements for an oxygen system to be approved
for emergency use in the US? - CORRECT ANSWER- Portable cylinder, at least 15 minute
supply, fixed flow regulator at least 6 LPM, gauge indicating amount left, labeled "emergency
use", mask with inlet port connector for tubing
Passive spinal motion restriction - CORRECT ANSWER- Only symptom is neck pain.
Instruct guest to limit movement on their own
"Without moving your head, say yes or no. Do you need help getting out of the pool, can I
help you?"
In addition to vomiting and having swollen looking stomach, What is likely to happen to a
person who has drowned and is unresponsive? - CORRECT ANSWER- The person will have
foam coming out of the nose or mouth
Artificial Respiration (AR) - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.open airway; jaw thrust and head tilt
2. adult- 1 breath every five seconds
child/infant- 1 breath every 3 seconds
3. produce visible chest rise
4. adults- 24 cycles
child/infant- 40 cycles
5. check pulse
SCA - CORRECT ANSWER- sudden cardiac arrest (heart not beating) "malfunction of the
hearts electrical system"
Compression rate - CORRECT ANSWER- 100-120/min
An unresponsive drowning person may be found floating near the bottom of the pool or lying
on the bottom. Where else might you find them? - CORRECT ANSWER- Floating on the
surface or just underneath.
