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Star-guard Study Exam Questions andAnswers
The 3 RID Factors - Answer-Recognition, Intrusion, Distraction
5 components of the Risk Management Model - Answer-Prevention, Surveillance,
Response and rescue, Emergency care, Workplace expectations
RWI - Answer-Recreational, Water, Illness
"Observe Universal Precautions" - Answer-This means that a lifeguard should act as if a
victim's blood or bodily fluid is infectious, whether it really id or not.
What should an emergency action plan (EAP) entail? - Answer-be specific, describe
who does what when, be clear and concise, have different plans for different
emergencies
Whats the difference between distressed and drowning swimmers? - Answer-
DISTRESSED- nose and mouth AREN'T covered CAN breathe
DROWN- nose and mouth COVERED with water CAN'T breathe
When scanning where do you look first? - Answer-BOTTOM of the pool-most important
risk area
What is a zone? - Answer-3D area of water which you are responsible for scanning/
includes surface, bottom, in between
Appropriate size zone - Answer-can scan the zone in 10sec.
swim to farthest part in zone in 20 sec.
What is Duty to Act? - Answer-Lifeguard on duty is obligated to provide emergency
care.
STAAR - Answer-Scan, Target, Assess, Alert, Rescue
benefit of the leg-wrap rescue? - Answer-No upper body to upper body contact with
victim.
What is the best way to get a struggling swimmer to release you id they have grabbed
your head or neck? - Answer-go under water, take the swimmer with you.
First thing to do if a swimmer is having a seizure? - Answer-1st thing to begin rescue,
hold their head above water so they can breathe
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