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

Answer

Heat stroke demands aggressive rapid cooling because a dangerously elevated core temperature quickly leads to organ failure and death.

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

Answer

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first aid protocol for managing sprains, strains, and bruising.

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

Answer

Leaning slightly forward prevents blood from draining into the throat, while pinching the soft tissue closes the bleeding vessels.

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

Answer

Elevating the legs increases venous return to the heart, helping maintain adequate blood pressure during hypovolemic shock.

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

Answer

Immediate and prolonged water flushing is the most important first aid step to dilute and remove the chemical from the eye.

(NPLQ) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Practice Test