Starguard Test questions with correct answers
Safety benefit of leg-wrap rescue? Correct Answer-no upper body
contact
best way to get struggling swimmer to release you? Correct Answer-
submerge underwater
what to do when patron has seizure in water? Correct Answer-hold head
above water so patron can breathe
who to target for further assessment when scanning Correct Answer-
patrons underwater
technique that is best for communicating with large crowd Correct
Answer-loud and concise
RID factors Correct Answer-Recognition, Intrusion, distraction
five components of star guard risk management model Correct Answer-
surveillance, prevention, response and rescue, emergency care,
workplace expectations
RWI Correct Answer-recreational water illness
, Universal precaution Correct Answer-always assume bodily functions
are infectious
distress v drowning Correct Answer-distress - can breathe drowning -
can't breathe
where to look first Correct Answer-bottom
10/20 rule Correct Answer-scan in 10 rescue in 20
In the US, what does legal principal duty to act mean for a lifeguard?
Correct Answer-a lifeguard on duty has an obligation to provide
emergency care
What technique for manual in-line stabilization of a person floating on
service? Correct Answer-a vise grip
Which is an objective of manual in-line stabilization? Correct Answer-
minimize the movement of the swimmer's head, neck, and spin
When should you apply the backboard chest strap? Correct Answer-first
What is the primary objective in managing the rescue of an unresponsive
drowning victim? Correct Answer-begin rescue breathing as soon as
possible
Safety benefit of leg-wrap rescue? Correct Answer-no upper body
contact
best way to get struggling swimmer to release you? Correct Answer-
submerge underwater
what to do when patron has seizure in water? Correct Answer-hold head
above water so patron can breathe
who to target for further assessment when scanning Correct Answer-
patrons underwater
technique that is best for communicating with large crowd Correct
Answer-loud and concise
RID factors Correct Answer-Recognition, Intrusion, distraction
five components of star guard risk management model Correct Answer-
surveillance, prevention, response and rescue, emergency care,
workplace expectations
RWI Correct Answer-recreational water illness
, Universal precaution Correct Answer-always assume bodily functions
are infectious
distress v drowning Correct Answer-distress - can breathe drowning -
can't breathe
where to look first Correct Answer-bottom
10/20 rule Correct Answer-scan in 10 rescue in 20
In the US, what does legal principal duty to act mean for a lifeguard?
Correct Answer-a lifeguard on duty has an obligation to provide
emergency care
What technique for manual in-line stabilization of a person floating on
service? Correct Answer-a vise grip
Which is an objective of manual in-line stabilization? Correct Answer-
minimize the movement of the swimmer's head, neck, and spin
When should you apply the backboard chest strap? Correct Answer-first
What is the primary objective in managing the rescue of an unresponsive
drowning victim? Correct Answer-begin rescue breathing as soon as
possible
