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While on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? - Answers✔searching
the water
what is a crucially important fact for lifeguards to be aware of at all times? - Answers✔drowning
can happen quickly and silently to anyone at any time
swimmers should not be allowed to participate in contests involving extended breath holding or
underwater swimming - Answers✔true
what does RWI stand for? - Answers✔recreational water illness
if a break in your skin comes into contact with the bodily fluids of another person, what is the
first thing you should do? - Answers✔wash the area with soap and water
what should you assume about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - Answers✔the fluids are
potentially infectious
how long has the parasite cryptosporidium been known to survive in properly maintained
swimming pool water? - Answers✔up to 11 days
why is disease more likely to be transmitted through loose stools (diarrhea) rather than a solid
stool? - Answers✔diarrhea can contain millions of germs that spread quickly through the water
which is the correct description of drowning? - Answers✔drowning is a process with three
possible outcomes: survival without brain damage, survival with brain damage, or death.
what is the difference between distress and drowning? - Answers✔a drowning person's mouth
and nose are covered wit water, and the head cannot be brought to the surface to breathe.
what would be the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident, but was
resuscitated and did not die? - Answers✔non-fatal drowning
what determines whether water is shallow or not? - Answers✔a person's height
which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - Answers✔brain and
heart
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why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in the water?
- Answers✔movement of the water created by others or pool currents may cause an unresponsive
person to move
why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as
possible? - Answers✔to prevent or minimize brain damage
if you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch your zone?
- Answers✔all of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
the length of time a person is submerged is the most important predictor of survival -
Answers✔true
what is scanning? - Answers✔searching the water in a systematic way
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 - Answers✔look to see that the
person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
what are the components of the STAAR aquatic rescue model? - Answers✔scan, target, assess,
alert, rescue
which is true about - Answers✔
what is the most important thing to do when calling 911 or your local emergency number? -
Answers✔listen carefully to the dispatcher
which is an accurate statement about how to make a front rescue? - Answers✔push the rescue
tube firmly into the person's chest
in addition to being specific for each facility and type of emergency, what is another
characteristic of a good emergency action plan (EAP)? - Answers✔it is practiced using realistic
scenarios
which entry method has the lowest risk of back, leg, or foot injury and is useful in a wide range
of water depths and circumstances? - Answers✔compact jump
in addition to limiting upper body contact and keeping the hands free, what is another benefit of
a leg-wrap rescue? - Answers✔a rescuer doesn't have to submerge as deeply as with other
methods
what is important to do before releasing a person back into the facility? - Answers✔instruct the
person to watch for excessive coughing, difficulty breathing, or any other worrisome symptoms
that develop within 8 hours after the incident and to seek medical care immediately if these
develop
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 - Answers✔true
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Star Guard Elite Exam Questions With
Verified Answers
While on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? - Answers✔searching
the water
what is a crucially important fact for lifeguards to be aware of at all times? - Answers✔drowning
can happen quickly and silently to anyone at any time
swimmers should not be allowed to participate in contests involving extended breath holding or
underwater swimming - Answers✔true
what does RWI stand for? - Answers✔recreational water illness
if a break in your skin comes into contact with the bodily fluids of another person, what is the
first thing you should do? - Answers✔wash the area with soap and water
what should you assume about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - Answers✔the fluids are
potentially infectious
how long has the parasite cryptosporidium been known to survive in properly maintained
swimming pool water? - Answers✔up to 11 days
why is disease more likely to be transmitted through loose stools (diarrhea) rather than a solid
stool? - Answers✔diarrhea can contain millions of germs that spread quickly through the water
which is the correct description of drowning? - Answers✔drowning is a process with three
possible outcomes: survival without brain damage, survival with brain damage, or death.
what is the difference between distress and drowning? - Answers✔a drowning person's mouth
and nose are covered wit water, and the head cannot be brought to the surface to breathe.
what would be the correct term to use if a person experienced a drowning incident, but was
resuscitated and did not die? - Answers✔non-fatal drowning
what determines whether water is shallow or not? - Answers✔a person's height
which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - Answers✔brain and
heart
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why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in the water?
- Answers✔movement of the water created by others or pool currents may cause an unresponsive
person to move
why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as
possible? - Answers✔to prevent or minimize brain damage
if you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch your zone?
- Answers✔all of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
the length of time a person is submerged is the most important predictor of survival -
Answers✔true
what is scanning? - Answers✔searching the water in a systematic way
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 - Answers✔look to see that the
person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
what are the components of the STAAR aquatic rescue model? - Answers✔scan, target, assess,
alert, rescue
which is true about - Answers✔
what is the most important thing to do when calling 911 or your local emergency number? -
Answers✔listen carefully to the dispatcher
which is an accurate statement about how to make a front rescue? - Answers✔push the rescue
tube firmly into the person's chest
in addition to being specific for each facility and type of emergency, what is another
characteristic of a good emergency action plan (EAP)? - Answers✔it is practiced using realistic
scenarios
which entry method has the lowest risk of back, leg, or foot injury and is useful in a wide range
of water depths and circumstances? - Answers✔compact jump
in addition to limiting upper body contact and keeping the hands free, what is another benefit of
a leg-wrap rescue? - Answers✔a rescuer doesn't have to submerge as deeply as with other
methods
what is important to do before releasing a person back into the facility? - Answers✔instruct the
person to watch for excessive coughing, difficulty breathing, or any other worrisome symptoms
that develop within 8 hours after the incident and to seek medical care immediately if these
develop
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 - Answers✔true
