NPLQ First Aid and Emergency Response 5

Question 1

A pool patron has a body temperature above 104°F, is confused, and has stopped sweating. What is the priority treatment?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly cool the body using ice packs or cold water immersion

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Keep them warm and elevate their legs

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Offer cool fluids to drink

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Massage their limbs to increase circulation

Question 2

What does the RICE method stand for and when is it applied?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation — for soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains

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Respond, Identify, Call, Evaluate — for general emergencies

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Remove, Irrigate, Cover, Elevate — for open wound care

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Rescue, Inspect, Compress, Elevate — for aquatic rescues

Question 3

A swimmer develops a nosebleed after colliding with the pool wall. What is the correct first aid position?

Accepted Answer

Tilt the head slightly forward and pinch the soft lower portion of the nose

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Tilt the head back and pinch the bridge of the nose

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Lie the person flat with legs raised

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Pack the nostril tightly with cloth and tilt the head back

Question 4

A victim is in hypovolemic shock from a serious pool-deck laceration and spinal injury is not suspected. What position is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Lying flat with legs elevated approximately 12 inches

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Sitting upright to ease breathing

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Recovery (lateral) position

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Prone (face-down) position

Question 5

Liquid pool chlorine is splashed directly into a patron's eyes. What is the correct immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye continuously with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 to 20 minutes

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Patch both eyes tightly and transport to hospital

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Apply a neutralizing solution to counteract the chemical

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Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling and pain

Question 6

A patron has a large shard of glass embedded in their forearm with active bleeding. What is the correct first aid approach?

Accepted Answer

Leave the object in place, build padding around it, and secure with a bandage without pressing on the object

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Remove the object quickly so direct pressure can be applied to the wound

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Push the object in slightly to stabilize it and slow the bleeding

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Apply direct pressure firmly over the top of the embedded object

Question 7

What is the correct sequence of actions when a lifeguard finds an unresponsive adult collapsed at the poolside?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety, check responsiveness, call for help, and start CPR if the victim is not breathing normally

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Check breathing first, call 911, then begin rescue breaths

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Begin compressions immediately without assessing the scene

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Check for a pulse first, then call 911, then administer breaths