Star Guard Lifeguard Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
What does the STARR acronym stand for? - Answer-S-Scan
T-Target
A-Assess
A-Alert
R-Rescue
(also additional R for Report)
What does risk management include? (StarGuard) - Answer--Prevention Strategy:
reducing risk of patrons drowning or becoming ill or injured
-Surveillance: monitoring behavior closely
-Response and Rescue: have a plan and manage emergency in the most professional,
safe, efficient way possible
-Emergency Care: be prepared to provide care until EMS arrives
-Workplace Expectations: following them plays important role in your ability to carry out
tasks and performance in workplace
Paraplegia - Answer-being paralyzed from the waist down
Quadriplegia - Answer-being paralyzed from neck down
Most common behaviors that cause injury - Answer--running which causes slips and
falls
-rough play
-collision with another person
-diving into shallow water
-striking the wall, diving board, or other equipment
Facility Hazards - Answer--loose bolts
-rust on support beams
-broken or non functioning equipment
-loose railings
-loose stairs
-broken grates
-cracked or broken lane line
-broken fixtures
-sharp edges
-leaks
-cracks
-exposed wires or overload plugs
Fall-Causing Hazards - Answer--debris
Questions and Answers
What does the STARR acronym stand for? - Answer-S-Scan
T-Target
A-Assess
A-Alert
R-Rescue
(also additional R for Report)
What does risk management include? (StarGuard) - Answer--Prevention Strategy:
reducing risk of patrons drowning or becoming ill or injured
-Surveillance: monitoring behavior closely
-Response and Rescue: have a plan and manage emergency in the most professional,
safe, efficient way possible
-Emergency Care: be prepared to provide care until EMS arrives
-Workplace Expectations: following them plays important role in your ability to carry out
tasks and performance in workplace
Paraplegia - Answer-being paralyzed from the waist down
Quadriplegia - Answer-being paralyzed from neck down
Most common behaviors that cause injury - Answer--running which causes slips and
falls
-rough play
-collision with another person
-diving into shallow water
-striking the wall, diving board, or other equipment
Facility Hazards - Answer--loose bolts
-rust on support beams
-broken or non functioning equipment
-loose railings
-loose stairs
-broken grates
-cracked or broken lane line
-broken fixtures
-sharp edges
-leaks
-cracks
-exposed wires or overload plugs
Fall-Causing Hazards - Answer--debris
