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Lifeguarding Chapter 9 Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first step a lifeguard should take when responding to a severe bleeding injury?✔✔ Apply direct pressure to the wound with a sterile dressing.
How can a lifeguard determine if a person is in shock?✔✔ Look for signs such as pale skin, rapid breathing, and confusion.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest suffers a burn from a poolside grill?✔✔ Cool the burn with running water and cover it with a sterile dressing.
Why is it important to keep a person with a suspected spinal injury still?✔✔ Movement can worsen the injury and cause permanent damage.
What should a lifeguard do if a person is unresponsive but breathing normally?✔✔ Place them in the recovery position and monitor their condition.
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How should a lifeguard assist a guest experiencing heat stroke?✔✔ Move them to a cool place, remove excess clothing, and apply cold compresses.
What should a lifeguard do if a person is choking and cannot cough or speak?✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts until the airway is clear.
Why is it important to check the scene before approaching a medical emergency?✔✔ To ensure it is safe and prevent additional injuries.
What is the best way to control a nosebleed?✔✔ Have the person lean forward and pinch their nostrils together.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest has a seizure in shallow water?✔✔ Support their head, keep their airway clear, and let the seizure run its course.
Why is it crucial to monitor a person who has suffered a head injury?✔✔ Symptoms of a concussion may appear later.
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