NPLQ First Aid and Emergency Response 4

Question 1

A swimmer with a known seizure disorder begins convulsing at the poolside. What is the FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hazards and cushion the person's head

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Place a soft object between the person's teeth

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Hold the person firmly to limit movement

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Give rescue breaths during the seizure

Question 2

What is the key distinguishing feature of heat stroke compared to heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

Hot dry (or minimally moist) skin combined with altered mental status

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Presence of severe muscle cramps

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Presence of heavy, profuse sweating

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Rapid but weak pulse with normal mental status

Question 3

A diabetic pool patron is conscious but shaking, pale, and confused. What is the correct immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Offer a sugary drink or food if they can swallow safely

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Give water only and monitor closely

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Administer insulin from their bag

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Call 911 and withhold all food or drink

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)

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Hives and generalized itching

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Swelling of the tongue and throat

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Difficulty breathing and wheezing

Question 5

A patron known to have a bee-sting allergy is stung and develops throat swelling and difficulty breathing. What should be done first?

Accepted Answer

Administer the epinephrine auto-injector and activate EMS

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Administer an antihistamine and observe for 30 minutes

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Apply ice to the sting site and call their doctor

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Give the victim cool water and move them to shade

Question 6

A pool patron with known asthma begins wheezing severely and cannot complete a sentence. What is the immediate first aid step?

Accepted Answer

Help the person use their prescribed rescue inhaler

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Lay the person flat on their back

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Perform back blows to clear the airway

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Begin rescue breathing immediately

Question 7

What does the FAST acronym help rescuers recognize?

Accepted Answer

Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

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Find, Alert, Stabilize, Transfer

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Fever, Arrhythmia, Sweating, Tremors

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Fall, Assess, Support, Transport