StarGuard Written Test Review Latest Update

StarGuard Written Test Review Latest Update

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How can a lifeguard protect them self from the sun? - CORRECT ANSWER: Sunscreen

and shade.

How do we connect emergency oxygen to our equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER:

Plastic tubing and/or a 50/50 valve.

How do you begin the rescue of a swimmer having a seizure? - CORRECT ANSWER:

Keep their head above the water.

How do you communicate with a large crowd? - CORRECT ANSWER: Get their

attention and speak in short phrases, loud and clear.

How do you get a struggling swimmer to release you? - CORRECT ANSWER: Place

your hands under the person's upper arms and push firmly up and away (go beneath the water). SUCK TUCK DUCK!

How do you minimize risk of injury at an aquatic facility? - CORRECT ANSWER:

Eliminate or reduce known hazards, be prepared for environmental hazards such as weather, and enforce rules and policies.

How do you prepare to man a zone in a river-current? - CORRECT ANSWER: Stroll,

don't sit or stand in place

How do you store emergency oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER: In a case.

How long should you keep swimmers out of the water after a storm has passed through? - CORRECT ANSWER: Until the storm is at least 10 miles away or about 30 minutes since the last lightening or thunder.

How often do you switch out who performs CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER: Every 2

minutes

Name as many legal considerations as you can (there are 9 total). - CORRECT

ANSWER: 1. Duty to act

• Good Samaritan principle
• Consent
• Confidentiality
• Standard of care
• Negligence
• Refusal of care 1 / 2

• Advance directives, living wills, and do not resuscitate (DNR) orders
• Documentation

What are some examples of blood borne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER: HIV and

all variations of Hepatitis

What are some signs of a spinal injury? - CORRECT ANSWER: Misaligned back,

trauma to the head, neck, or back

What are the 3 RID factors? - CORRECT ANSWER: Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction

What are the 5 componenets of the StarGuard risk management model? - CORRECT

ANSWER: 1. Prevention Strategy

• Surveillance
• Response & Rescue
• Emergency Care
• Workplace Expectations

What are the 5 links in the chain of survival? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Early

recognition and response

• Early activation of EMS
• Early CPR
• Early defibrillation
• Early advanced life support

What are the 5 things you should do when enforcing rules? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1.

Signal to get the patron's attention

• Use communication to indicate that a behavior is unacceptable
• Tell the patron that you have to continue watching the water while you talk to them
• Be courteous and positive
• Use the sandwich approach

What are the benefits of a leg-wrap rescue? - CORRECT ANSWER: It limits torso-to- torso contact and keeps the guard above water.

What are the best practices for lifeguarding? - CORRECT ANSWER: Recognize,

Respond and Rescue, Resuscitate.

What are the CPR compression rates for infants, children, and adults? - CORRECT ANSWER: Infant: 110-150 cpm

Child: 110-130 cpm

Adult: 100-110 cpm

What are two types of barrier masks? - CORRECT ANSWER: Bag Valve Mask (BVM)

and pocket mask

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