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Lifeguard Training: First Aid Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should a lifeguard respond to a guest who has inhaled too much pool chemical fumes?✔✔ Move them to fresh air and call for medical assistance
What is the best way to handle a guest with an open fracture?✔✔ Keep the area still, cover it with a sterile dressing, and get medical help
How should a lifeguard assist a guest with a bee sting?✔✔ Remove the stinger by scraping it out and apply a cold compress
What should a lifeguard do if a guest shows signs of shock?✔✔ Keep them warm, elevate their legs, and monitor their breathing
How should a lifeguard help a guest with a sprained ankle?✔✔ Apply ice, keep the ankle elevated, and advise them to rest
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What is the first thing a lifeguard should do when treating an electrical burn?✔✔ Ensure the power source is off before providing care
How should a lifeguard treat a guest experiencing dehydration?✔✔ Have them drink water slowly and rest in a cool area
What should a lifeguard do if a guest has a puncture wound?✔✔ Control bleeding, clean the wound, and cover it with a sterile dressing
How can a lifeguard assist a guest with an eye injury?✔✔ Keep the eye still, cover it lightly, and seek medical attention
What should a lifeguard do if a guest has swallowed a harmful substance?✔✔ Call Poison Control and follow their instructions
How should a lifeguard respond to a guest who has been bitten by a snake?✔✔ Keep them calm, keep the bite area still, and seek emergency medical help
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What is the first step a lifeguard should take when treating a severe burn?✔✔ Remove them from the heat source and cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth
What is the first step a lifeguard should take when treating a bleeding wound?✔✔ Apply direct pressure with a clean dressing
How should a lifeguard care for a guest experiencing heat exhaustion?✔✔ Move them to a cool place, provide water, and have them rest
What is the best way to treat a minor burn?✔✔ Run cool water over the burn and cover it with a sterile dressing
How should a lifeguard assist someone having a severe allergic reaction?✔✔ Help them use their epinephrine auto-injector and call for emergency help
What should a lifeguard do if a guest faints?✔✔ Lay them flat, elevate their legs, and monitor their breathing
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How can a lifeguard help a guest who has a nosebleed?✔✔ Have them lean forward and pinch their nostrils for several minutes
What is the first thing a lifeguard should do when treating a suspected broken bone?✔✔ Keep the injured area still and call for medical assistance
How should a lifeguard respond to a guest who is hyperventilating?✔✔ Encourage slow, deep breaths and help them stay calm
What is the best way to assist a guest with a suspected concussion?✔✔ Keep them still, monitor their condition, and seek medical attention
How should a lifeguard treat a guest with a suspected spinal injury in the water?✔✔ Use the head-splint technique to stabilize their head and keep them still
What should a lifeguard do if a guest is experiencing a diabetic emergency?✔✔ Offer them a source of sugar if they are conscious and able to swallow
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