STARGUARD LIFEGUARD
INSTRUCTOR (LGI) FINAL TEST
CORRECT 100%
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? - ANSWERThe person may
swallow large amounts of water
Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as
quickly as possible? - ANSWERTo prevent or minimize brain damage
Which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a diverse group of
students? - ANSWERBe sensitive and conduct training sessions free from
discrimination, harassment, prejudice, and abusive behavior
During a StarGuard IDC, instructor candidates will be given facilitation assignments and
be evaluated in the four areas of introduction/preparation, use of experimental
approach, delivery, and _____. - ANSWERKnowledge/debriefing
When can a one-rescuer assist be used for extricating a person at the shoreline? -
ANSWERIf the person is responsive and can walk
What is scanning? - ANSWERSearching the water in a systematic way
What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of learning activities vs.
disseminating information by presentations? - ANSWERFacilitation is learner centered,
not instructor centered
What is the document that contains a collection of standards and guidelines for Training
Center operation? - ANSWERTraining Center Administrative Manual (TCAM)
What is required before an Instructor can issue a StarGuard certification? -
ANSWERStudents must demonstrate reasonably competent performance of the listed
skill sets without assistance
Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? -
ANSWERBrain and heart
How many CAP assessments must a student successfully complete to be issued
StarGuard certification? - ANSWER6
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system? -
ANSWERShows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
, If an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and are okay, what can you do to tell them apart? - ANSWERLook to see
that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
What should you do to perform high quality, effective chest compressions? -
ANSWERPush hard and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but don't lean on the
chest between compressions
Which term may be used to describe a person who is experiencing any or all of these
symptoms: confusion, slowed thinking, loss of balance, impaired vision? -
ANSWERAltered mental status
If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam is coming from the
person's nose and mouth, what should you do? - ANSWERBreathe through the foam
What is the difference between distress and drowning? - ANSWERA drowning person's
mouth and nose are covered with water, and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the
surface to breathe
If you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch
your zone? - ANSWERAll of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
How is passive spinal motion restriction provided? - ANSWERTell the person not to
make any movements that cause pain and guide her to a seated or lying position
When storing an emergency oxygen system, what condition should be avoided? -
ANSWERExtreme temperatures
Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head immobilization devices (HIDs) for
the sole purpose of immobilizing the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice. -
ANSWERTrue
Why might it be helpful to a lifeguard to have a mask, fins, and snorkel gear at
waterfronts? - ANSWERThis equipment will help a lifeguard to see better during
underwater searches
In addition to being specific for each facility and type of emergency, what is another
characteristic of a good emergency action plan (EAP)? - ANSWERIt is practiced using
realistic scenarios
Which form must you provide to your students at the end of a StarGuard course? -
ANSWERRate Your Program form (RYP)
Drowning does not stop until rescue breaths go in. - ANSWERTrue
INSTRUCTOR (LGI) FINAL TEST
CORRECT 100%
What happens when a drowning person tries to breathe? - ANSWERThe person may
swallow large amounts of water
Why is it important to begin rescue breathing for an unresponsive drowning person as
quickly as possible? - ANSWERTo prevent or minimize brain damage
Which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a diverse group of
students? - ANSWERBe sensitive and conduct training sessions free from
discrimination, harassment, prejudice, and abusive behavior
During a StarGuard IDC, instructor candidates will be given facilitation assignments and
be evaluated in the four areas of introduction/preparation, use of experimental
approach, delivery, and _____. - ANSWERKnowledge/debriefing
When can a one-rescuer assist be used for extricating a person at the shoreline? -
ANSWERIf the person is responsive and can walk
What is scanning? - ANSWERSearching the water in a systematic way
What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of learning activities vs.
disseminating information by presentations? - ANSWERFacilitation is learner centered,
not instructor centered
What is the document that contains a collection of standards and guidelines for Training
Center operation? - ANSWERTraining Center Administrative Manual (TCAM)
What is required before an Instructor can issue a StarGuard certification? -
ANSWERStudents must demonstrate reasonably competent performance of the listed
skill sets without assistance
Which organs are at greatest risk for permanent damage during drowning? -
ANSWERBrain and heart
How many CAP assessments must a student successfully complete to be issued
StarGuard certification? - ANSWER6
What is the function of the indicator gauge on an emergency oxygen system? -
ANSWERShows how much oxygen is in the cylinder
, If an unresponsive drowning person may look similar to people who are floating or are
underwater and are okay, what can you do to tell them apart? - ANSWERLook to see
that the person lifts his or her head to breathe within a few seconds (look for life)
What should you do to perform high quality, effective chest compressions? -
ANSWERPush hard and push fast (100-120 times per minute), but don't lean on the
chest between compressions
Which term may be used to describe a person who is experiencing any or all of these
symptoms: confusion, slowed thinking, loss of balance, impaired vision? -
ANSWERAltered mental status
If you are caring for an unresponsive drowning person and foam is coming from the
person's nose and mouth, what should you do? - ANSWERBreathe through the foam
What is the difference between distress and drowning? - ANSWERA drowning person's
mouth and nose are covered with water, and the head cannot be lifted or brought to the
surface to breathe
If you are providing constant and dedicated surveillance, how often should you watch
your zone? - ANSWERAll of the time, and no other assigned tasks should intrude
How is passive spinal motion restriction provided? - ANSWERTell the person not to
make any movements that cause pain and guide her to a seated or lying position
When storing an emergency oxygen system, what condition should be avoided? -
ANSWERExtreme temperatures
Strapping a person on a backboard and placing head immobilization devices (HIDs) for
the sole purpose of immobilizing the spine is NOT an evidence-based practice. -
ANSWERTrue
Why might it be helpful to a lifeguard to have a mask, fins, and snorkel gear at
waterfronts? - ANSWERThis equipment will help a lifeguard to see better during
underwater searches
In addition to being specific for each facility and type of emergency, what is another
characteristic of a good emergency action plan (EAP)? - ANSWERIt is practiced using
realistic scenarios
Which form must you provide to your students at the end of a StarGuard course? -
ANSWERRate Your Program form (RYP)
Drowning does not stop until rescue breaths go in. - ANSWERTrue
