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Lifeguarding - Chapter 10 - First Aid Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How should a lifeguard treat a minor cut on a swimmer's foot?✔✔ Clean the wound with water, apply antiseptic, and cover with a sterile bandage.
What should a lifeguard do if a person is experiencing difficulty breathing?✔✔ Help them into a comfortable position, reassure them, and call for emergency assistance.
Why is it important for lifeguards to wear gloves when providing first aid?✔✔ To protect both themselves and the victim from infection and contamination.
What should a lifeguard do if someone is bleeding heavily?✔✔ Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to control the bleeding.
How should a lifeguard treat a swimmer who has a nosebleed?✔✔ Have them lean forward and pinch their nostrils until the bleeding stops.
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What should a lifeguard do if they suspect someone has broken their arm?✔✔ Immobilize the arm, support it in a comfortable position, and seek medical help.
How should a lifeguard respond to a swimmer who has fainted?✔✔ Lay them flat, elevate their legs, and monitor their breathing until they recover.
What should a lifeguard do if a guest is complaining of chest pain?✔✔ Call emergency services immediately and keep them calm while monitoring their condition.
How should a lifeguard treat a suspected sprained ankle?
✔✔ Follow the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
What should a lifeguard do if a person is choking and unable to speak?✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) until the obstruction is cleared.
Why is it important for lifeguards to check for signs of shock?✔✔ Shock can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
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How should a lifeguard respond to a swimmer with a suspected concussion?✔✔ Keep them still, monitor for worsening symptoms, and seek medical evaluation.
What should a lifeguard do if a person is experiencing heat exhaustion?✔✔ Move them to a cool place, provide water, and help them rest.
How should a lifeguard assist someone who has suffered a burn?✔✔ Cool the burn with water, cover it with a sterile dressing, and avoid breaking blisters.
What should a lifeguard do if a swimmer is stung by a bee?✔✔ Remove the stinger, apply a cold compress, and monitor for allergic reactions.
How should a lifeguard respond to a person experiencing a diabetic emergency?✔✔ If conscious, offer a source of sugar and monitor their condition.
What should a lifeguard do if someone suffers an allergic reaction to food?✔✔ Call emergency services and assist with an epinephrine injector if available.
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