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STAR GUARD ELITE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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STAR GUARD ELITE EXAMWhile on station lifeguarding, what will occupy the majority of your time? - answer-
searching the water
What is a crucially important fact for lifeguards to be aware of at all times? - answer-
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 - answer- true
What does rwi stand for? - answer- 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? - answer- wash the area with soap and water
What should you assume about other people's blood and bodily fluids? - answer- the
fluids are potentially infectious
How long has the parasite cryptosporidium been known to survive in properly
maintained swimming pool water? - answer- up to 11 days
Why is disease more likely to be transmitted through loose stools (diarrhea) rather than
a solid stool? - answer- diarrhea can contain millions of germs that spread quickly
through the water
Which is the correct description of drowning? - answer- 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? - answer- 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? - answer- non-fatal drowning
What determines whether water is shallow or not? - answer- a person's height
Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? - answer-
brain and heart
Why might an unresponsive person appear to be moving or appear to move location in
the water? - answer- movement of the water created by others or pool currents may
cause an unresponsive person to move
, If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam is coming from the
person's - answer- breathe through the foam
When giving compressions, how should you position your hands, arms, and shoulders?
- answer- in line, with the arms straight, the elbows locked, and the shoulders over the
hands
In addition to vomiting and having a swollen looking stomach, what is likely to happen to
a person who has drowned and is unresponsive? - answer- the person will have foam
coming out of their mouth
How many initial rescue breaths should be given upon contact with an unresponsive
drowning person? - answer- 5
What does 3 points of contact refer to? - answer- maintaining contact with two hands
and one foot or two feet and one hand when climbing up or down from a lifeguard
station
Twirling a whistle takes away from a professional image - answer- true
When might an animal be allowed on the pool deck? - answer- the animal is trained to
assist a person who has a medical condition or disability
When are inspections of slides and attractions usually conducted? - answer- daily,
before a facility opens
What is a zero depth entry at an aquatic facility? - answer- the area that resembles a
beach shoreline
What is the e-stop? - answer- a button or switch that shuts down the wave action or
water flow
How is an appropriate slide dispatch rate determined? - answer- length of time needed
to prevent a collision
What is the most common source of waterslide injury? - answer- impact with another
person, the slide, or the ground
What is an sop for an attraction at a waterpark? - answer- standard operating procedure
When should you give verbal instructions guests using a waterslide? - answer- every
rider, every time
In the event of an unresponsive person in a wave pool, why might extrication times be
longer than in a traditional pool? - answer- larger area, crowded conditions, and
possible wave action
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