StarGuard 5E Exam Study Guide (No
Waterfront) UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What should Lifeguards be aware of at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER - Their
zone/water
What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Scanning
Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or why not? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No, because it looks like drowning
What does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Always following protective measures
What does RWI stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recreational Water Illness
What should you know about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They are potentially infectious
What should you do if another person's bodily fluids come in contact with a break in your skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Flush it out with water and soap and report the incident
How should bleach solutions be prepared? - CORRECT ANSWER - One container of
bleach, sprayed in 9 parts of water
What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming pool
water? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is germs in stool and it lasts 11 days
, What is the difference between loose and solid stool, and how do they affect an aquatic
environment differently? - CORRECT ANSWER - Loose spreads germs easily
What is the difference between distress and drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Distress
is above water, while drowning in under water
What organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your brain and heart
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
swallow water
What is the correct description of drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Its the process of
experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. There are 3
possible outcomes: survival, survival with brain damage, and death
What is the term you would use if the person experienced drowning incident, but did not die? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Non-Fatal Drowning
How do you determine what is shallow water? - CORRECT ANSWER - Depends on
persons height
Describe the different areas you may find a drowning person in the water. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bobbing, floating on or near the surface, floating on or near the bottom, or
laying on the bottom
Why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Movement of water/currents
Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as
possible? - CORRECT ANSWER - Prevent/minimize brain damage
Waterfront) UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What should Lifeguards be aware of at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER - Their
zone/water
What will occupy the majority of a lifeguard's time while on stand? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Scanning
Are extended breath holding activities allowed? Why or why not? - CORRECT
ANSWER - No, because it looks like drowning
What does it mean to observe standard (universal) precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Always following protective measures
What does RWI stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Recreational Water Illness
What should you know about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They are potentially infectious
What should you do if another person's bodily fluids come in contact with a break in your skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Flush it out with water and soap and report the incident
How should bleach solutions be prepared? - CORRECT ANSWER - One container of
bleach, sprayed in 9 parts of water
What is cryptosporidium, and how long does it survive in properly maintained swimming pool
water? - CORRECT ANSWER - It is germs in stool and it lasts 11 days
, What is the difference between loose and solid stool, and how do they affect an aquatic
environment differently? - CORRECT ANSWER - Loose spreads germs easily
What is the difference between distress and drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Distress
is above water, while drowning in under water
What organs are at the greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your brain and heart
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
swallow water
What is the correct description of drowning? - CORRECT ANSWER - Its the process of
experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. There are 3
possible outcomes: survival, survival with brain damage, and death
What is the term you would use if the person experienced drowning incident, but did not die? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Non-Fatal Drowning
How do you determine what is shallow water? - CORRECT ANSWER - Depends on
persons height
Describe the different areas you may find a drowning person in the water. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bobbing, floating on or near the surface, floating on or near the bottom, or
laying on the bottom
Why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Movement of water/currents
Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as quickly as
possible? - CORRECT ANSWER - Prevent/minimize brain damage
