Star Guard Elite Life Guard Module 3 -
Response and Rescue Exam Questions
and Answers
What are some helpful phrases to help you decide to act. - Answer-"When in doubt,
check it out!" and "If you don't know, go!"
What is a EAP - Answer-EAP stands for Emergency Action Plans which is a written
document detailing who does what, and when, in the event of an emergency.
An effective EAP should be all of the following.... - Answer-- Posted in a visible area for
quick reference
- Simple and easy to follow
- Practiced using realistic and appropriate scenarios
- Designed to include everyone who will respond
- Developed for various types of emergencies relevant to your situation such as
drowning, injury, severe weather, active shooter, missing child, chemical release, or fire
Some of the duties to be defined in an EAP for your facility may include the following: -
Answer-- Methods to contact, provide access, and assist EMS
- Request and implement equipment and help
- Maintain a safe environment through surveillance, neutralizing unsafe conditions,
and/or evacuating guests
- Attending to the person and providing care
- Communicating with supervision, guests, media, etc.
- Securing evidence, guests belongings, etc.
- Documenting the incident
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a responsive person rescue? - Answer-
one long whistle blast
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards about a unresponsive person rescue? - Answer-
two long whistle blast
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that you need help? - Answer-Raised fist
How do you get a fellow lifeguards attention? - Answer-two short whistle blasts
How do you get a fellow lifeguards to cover your zone? - Answer-two short whistle
blasts AND tapping the top of your head
How do you alert your fellow lifeguards that everything is ok and to resume activity? -
Answer-Thumbs-up
, What should every lifeguard have on them? - Answer-Communication device - one
whistle for each lifeguard (other communication devices may be used in addition to the
whistle)
Rescue tube - one for each lifeguard on station in water depth greater than 2 feet (.6m)
PPE - CPR mask and disposable gloves, typically carried in a hip pack
What should be in your response bag? - Answer-- PPE (N95 face mask, disposable
gloves, face shield, gown)
- Bag-valve mask (BVM)
- CPR mask
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (if available)
-AED prep kit - towel, scissors, razor (if AED present)
-Emergency oxygen system (if available)
-Manual suction device (if available)
-Biohazard cleanup kit
- Bleeding control supplies
When the EAP is activated, rescue team members should be prepared to provide the
following assistance: - Answer-- Cover the zone of the lifeguard making the rescue, or
clear the zone
- Enter the water and assist with the rescue if the rescuing lifeguard signals for help
- Bring rescue equipment to the pool edge or other designated take-out point
- Call EMS if necessary
- Provide crowd management. Help remove the person from the water
- Assist with follow-up emergency care or basic life support after the person has been
removed from the water
True or false: If you are unsure that a real emergency exists, do not call EMS - Answer-
FALSE, Never be afraid to call EMS just because you are unsure that a real emergency
exists
What are the 4 universal questions most dispatchers will ask when calling EMS. -
Answer-- What is the nature of the emergency?
- What is the person's approximate age?
- Is the person responsive?
- Is the person breathing?
TRUE OR FALSE : When taking control of a crowd in the event of a emergency, use as
much detail AS POSSIBLE - Answer-FALSE, Provide information that is accurate but
simple - skip unnecessary detail or explanation. Additional details or assistance can be
provided by staff as people leave or seek shelter.
What is Duty to Act? - Answer-While on duty as a lifeguard, you are expected to give
emergency medical care, including CPR. Duty to act is a requirement to act toward
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