NPLQ Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do when you spot a swimmer in distress?
✔✔Act immediately by signaling for assistance and entering the water if safe to do so.
How should you approach a conscious drowning victim in deep water?
✔✔Use a rescue aid (like a tube or buoy) and extend it toward them while maintaining a safe
distance.
What is the primary purpose of the RID factor in lifeguarding?
✔✔To recognize the three key drowning indicators: **R**espiratory failure, **I**nstinctive
drowning response, and **D**istress.
When should you perform a primary survey on a rescued swimmer?
✔✔As soon as they are out of the water, checking for responsiveness, breathing, and severe
bleeding.
What is the safest way to enter the water for a rescue if the depth is unknown?
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,✔✔Use a feet-first entry to avoid head or spinal injuries from hidden obstacles.
How do you position an unresponsive drowning victim after removing them from the water?
✔✔Place them on their back on a firm surface and begin CPR if not breathing normally.
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult during CPR?
✔✔The heel of one hand on the center of the chest, with the other hand on top.
Why should you avoid giving rescue breaths without a barrier device if possible?
✔✔To reduce the risk of disease transmission between rescuer and victim.
What is the minimum water depth required for a safe shallow dive in a pool?
✔✔At least 1.5 meters (5 feet) to prevent head or spinal injuries.
How often should lifeguards rotate positions during a long shift?
✔✔Every 20–30 minutes to maintain focus and prevent fatigue.
What is the first sign that a swimmer might be in trouble?
2
,✔✔They stop making forward progress, may tilt their head back, or appear to be climbing an
invisible ladder.
When should you use a spinal board for a water rescue?
✔✔If you suspect a head, neck, or spinal injury based on the mechanism of injury or victim’s
symptoms.
What is the best way to scan a pool effectively as a lifeguard?
✔✔Use a systematic 10-second zone scanning method, covering all areas without distraction.
How do you recognize a passive drowning victim?
✔✔They are motionless, face-down in the water, and not breathing.
What is the most critical factor in preventing drownings?
✔✔Active and vigilant supervision by trained lifeguards.
What should you do if a swimmer is caught in a strong current in open water?
✔✔Advise them to float on their back and go with the current until they can escape sideways.
3
, Why is it important to keep rescue equipment properly maintained?
✔✔Damaged or missing equipment can delay response times and endanger lives.
What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths in adult CPR?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
How do you check for breathing in an unresponsive victim?
✔✔Look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds while maintaining an open airway.
What is the primary danger of hyperventilation before underwater swimming?
✔✔It can lead to shallow-water blackout due to low oxygen levels.
When should you call for emergency backup during a rescue?
✔✔As soon as you recognize a serious incident, before entering the water if possible.
What is the most effective way to prevent pool chemical accidents?
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Update | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do when you spot a swimmer in distress?
✔✔Act immediately by signaling for assistance and entering the water if safe to do so.
How should you approach a conscious drowning victim in deep water?
✔✔Use a rescue aid (like a tube or buoy) and extend it toward them while maintaining a safe
distance.
What is the primary purpose of the RID factor in lifeguarding?
✔✔To recognize the three key drowning indicators: **R**espiratory failure, **I**nstinctive
drowning response, and **D**istress.
When should you perform a primary survey on a rescued swimmer?
✔✔As soon as they are out of the water, checking for responsiveness, breathing, and severe
bleeding.
What is the safest way to enter the water for a rescue if the depth is unknown?
1
,✔✔Use a feet-first entry to avoid head or spinal injuries from hidden obstacles.
How do you position an unresponsive drowning victim after removing them from the water?
✔✔Place them on their back on a firm surface and begin CPR if not breathing normally.
What is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult during CPR?
✔✔The heel of one hand on the center of the chest, with the other hand on top.
Why should you avoid giving rescue breaths without a barrier device if possible?
✔✔To reduce the risk of disease transmission between rescuer and victim.
What is the minimum water depth required for a safe shallow dive in a pool?
✔✔At least 1.5 meters (5 feet) to prevent head or spinal injuries.
How often should lifeguards rotate positions during a long shift?
✔✔Every 20–30 minutes to maintain focus and prevent fatigue.
What is the first sign that a swimmer might be in trouble?
2
,✔✔They stop making forward progress, may tilt their head back, or appear to be climbing an
invisible ladder.
When should you use a spinal board for a water rescue?
✔✔If you suspect a head, neck, or spinal injury based on the mechanism of injury or victim’s
symptoms.
What is the best way to scan a pool effectively as a lifeguard?
✔✔Use a systematic 10-second zone scanning method, covering all areas without distraction.
How do you recognize a passive drowning victim?
✔✔They are motionless, face-down in the water, and not breathing.
What is the most critical factor in preventing drownings?
✔✔Active and vigilant supervision by trained lifeguards.
What should you do if a swimmer is caught in a strong current in open water?
✔✔Advise them to float on their back and go with the current until they can escape sideways.
3
, Why is it important to keep rescue equipment properly maintained?
✔✔Damaged or missing equipment can delay response times and endanger lives.
What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths in adult CPR?
✔✔30 compressions to 2 breaths.
How do you check for breathing in an unresponsive victim?
✔✔Look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds while maintaining an open airway.
What is the primary danger of hyperventilation before underwater swimming?
✔✔It can lead to shallow-water blackout due to low oxygen levels.
When should you call for emergency backup during a rescue?
✔✔As soon as you recognize a serious incident, before entering the water if possible.
What is the most effective way to prevent pool chemical accidents?
4
