NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Questions and Answers

Question 1

A lifeguard has pulled an unconscious adult casualty from the water.
After confirming the casualty is not breathing normally and giving 5 initial rescue breaths, what is the correct ongoing ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

15 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

30 compressions to 5 breaths

Answer

100 compressions to 2 breaths

Question 2

You are assessing a child who was recovered from the water. What is the first and most critical step to take immediately after opening their airway and confirming they are not breathing?

Accepted Answer

Give 5 initial rescue breaths

Answer

Start chest compressions immediately

Answer

Attach an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Answer

Place them in the recovery position

Question 3

When performing chest compressions on any casualty (adult, child, or infant), what is the correct rate a lifeguard should aim for?

Accepted Answer

100 - 120 compressions per minute

Answer

60 - 80 compressions per minute

Answer

80 - 100 compressions per minute

Answer

120 - 140 compressions per minute

Question 4

A lifeguard is performing single-rescuer CPR on a child casualty. What is the correct depth to which they should compress the chest?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 5 cm

Answer

At least 6 cm

Answer

No more than 2 cm

Answer

Approximately 8 cm

Question 5

You are the sole lifeguard performing CPR on an infant (under 1 year old). Which of the following describes the correct technique for delivering chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

Using the tips of two fingers

Answer

Using the heel of one hand

Answer

Using the palm of both hands

Answer

Using two thumbs side-by-side

Question 6

A second lifeguard arrives to assist you with CPR on an adult casualty. What is the primary advantage of switching the role of chest compressor every two minutes?

Accepted Answer

It minimises rescuer fatigue and maintains the quality of compressions

Answer

It allows the second rescuer to practice their skills

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It is a mandatory requirement by the Health and Safety Executive

Answer

It provides a scheduled opportunity to re-check the casualty's pulse

A lifeguard has pulled an unconscious adult casualty from the water.After confirming the casualty is not breathing normally and giving 5 initial rescue breaths, what is the correct ongoing ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

A lifeguard has pulled an unconscious adult casualty from the water.
After confirming the casualty is not breathing normally and giving 5 initial rescue breaths, what is the correct ongoing ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?