NLPQ Basic

Question 1

The actions to take in an emergency are:

Accepted Answer

Check-call-care

Answer

The correct sequence for emergency actions is Check-Call-Care. First, you 'Check' the scene for safety and the victim's condition. Next, you 'Call' for emergency medical services. Finally, you 'Care' for the victim by providing appropriate first aid until professional help arrives. This order ensures safety, alerts professionals, and provides immediate assistance.

Question 2

When should you contact 911?

Accepted Answer

A person has difficulty breathing.

Answer

You should contact 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately if a person has difficulty breathing. Difficulty breathing is a critical medical emergency that can indicate a life-threatening condition, such as an allergic reaction, asthma attack, or cardiac event. Prompt professional medical intervention is essential in such situations.

Question 3

How do you assess a conscious person?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Assessing a conscious person involves a comprehensive approach. You must first obtain consent to provide aid, then ask questions to gather information about their symptoms and medical history. Additionally, it's crucial to avoid touching or moving any painful or wounded areas of the body to prevent further injury or discomfort during the assessment.

Question 4

The best technique to determine if someone is unconscious is to:

Accepted Answer

Tap someone and say, "Are you OK?"

Answer

The best initial technique to determine if someone is unconscious is to gently tap them and verbally ask, 'Are you OK?' This method attempts to elicit a response without causing further harm, allowing you to quickly assess their level of responsiveness. If there's no response, further steps to check for breathing and call for help are necessary.

Question 5

You witness a woman collapse in front of you as you enter your building's lobby. You examine the scene and the victim for consciousness, but she does not reply. What will you do next?

Accepted Answer

Call 911

Answer

After witnessing a collapse, checking the scene for safety, and determining the victim is unresponsive, the next immediate action in the emergency protocol (Check-Call-Care) is to call 911. This ensures that professional medical assistance is dispatched quickly, as an unresponsive person requires urgent medical attention. Delaying this call can have serious consequences.

(NPLQ) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Practice Test

(NPLQ) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Practice Test

NLPQ Basic