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NL (National Lifeguard): First Aid
Practices Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A swimmer is pulled from the water and is gasping for air. What should you do?✔✔ Keep them calm, monitor their breathing, and be ready to provide oxygen or CPR if needed.
A person slips on the pool deck and hits their head. What is your immediate response?✔✔ Keep them still, check for consciousness, and monitor for signs of a concussion.
You find an unconscious person with no pulse and no breathing. What do you do first?✔✔ Call for emergency help and begin CPR immediately.
A person complains of chest pain while swimming. What should you suspect?✔✔ A possible heart attack, requiring immediate medical attention.
A lifeguard notices a swimmer with bluish lips and shivering. What condition is likely?✔✔ Hypothermia, requiring warmth and medical assessment. 1 / 3
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A swimmer suffers a seizure in the water. What is the safest way to assist them?✔✔ Support their head, keep their airway clear, and guide them safely to the pool deck.
A child inhales water and is coughing violently. What should you do?✔✔ Encourage them to continue coughing and monitor for breathing difficulties.
A person is found unconscious near the edge of the pool with no visible injuries. What should you check first?✔✔ Check for breathing and a pulse before proceeding with first aid.
A swimmer complains of dizziness and feels weak. What could be the cause?✔✔ Dehydration, overheating, or low blood sugar, requiring rest and fluids.
A guest at the pool is stung by a bee and has difficulty breathing. What should you do?✔✔ Administer an epinephrine injection if available and call for emergency help.
A person is experiencing heat exhaustion. What should you do? 2 / 3
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✔✔ Move them to a cool area, give water, and monitor for worsening symptoms.
A swimmer cuts their foot on a sharp object in the water. What is the proper first aid?✔✔ Clean the wound, apply pressure to stop bleeding, and cover it with a sterile dressing.
A person is rescued from the water and regains consciousness but remains confused. What is your next step?✔✔ Keep them warm, monitor their breathing, and seek medical evaluation.
A guest complains of sudden weakness on one side of their body. What is your immediate concern?✔✔ A possible stroke, requiring an immediate emergency response.
A child is choking on food at the poolside. What should you do?✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or emergency help arrives.
A person falls and has a suspected spinal injury. What should you do?✔✔ Keep them still, stabilize their head, and wait for emergency responders.
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