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

Answer

The rescuer's first priority is protecting the seizing person from injury by removing hazards and cushioning the head.

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

Answer

Heat stroke presents with a dangerously elevated core temperature, absence of sweating, and altered consciousness, unlike heat exhaustion.

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

Answer

A conscious diabetic showing hypoglycemia symptoms should receive sugar by mouth immediately to raise blood glucose.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)

Answer

Anaphylaxis causes systemic vasodilation, resulting in dangerous hypotension (low blood pressure), not hypertension.

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

Answer

Epinephrine is the only effective first-line treatment for anaphylaxis; it must be given promptly and EMS activated immediately.

(NPLQ) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Practice Test