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NPLQ Gen 9 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should you enter the water for a rescue if the casualty is close to the edge?✔✔Use a shallow dive or slide-in entry to reach them quickly and safely.
What is the safest way to approach a conscious casualty in the water?✔✔Approach from the front so they can see you and avoid startling them.
When should you use a reaching aid instead of entering the water?✔✔If the casualty is within arm’s reach and you can pull them to safety without entering.
What is the correct way to perform a non-contact tow?✔✔Use a buoyant aid to keep the casualty afloat while towing them from a safe distance.
How do you recognize someone who is silently drowning?✔✔They may be vertical in the water, have their mouth at surface level, and show no signs of shouting or splashing. 1 / 3
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What is the priority when dealing with a spinal injury in the water?✔✔Minimize movement and support the head and neck while keeping the airway open.
Why is it important to communicate with the casualty during a rescue?✔✔To keep them calm, follow instructions, and prevent panic.
What should you do if a casualty submerges before you reach them?✔✔Note the last seen point, call for backup, and begin an underwater search if trained.
How do you check for breathing in an unresponsive casualty after removing them from the water?✔✔Look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds while maintaining an open airway.
What is the correct hand position for CPR on an adult?✔✔Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, with the other hand on top.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR? 2 / 3
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✔✔At least 5 cm but no more than 6 cm.
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?✔✔30 compressions to 2 ventilations.
When should you stop CPR once you’ve started?✔✔When the casualty shows signs of life, professional help takes over, or you become exhausted.
What is the first thing you should do if a casualty vomits during CPR?✔✔Roll them onto their side to clear the airway, then resume CPR.
How do you position a casualty in the recovery position?✔✔On their side, head tilted back, with the top leg bent for stability.
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in drowning victims?✔✔Lack of oxygen (hypoxia) due to submersion.
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