Lifeguard Training: First Aid Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
SAMPLE - ✔✔Signs and symptoms: bleeding, cool or moist skin, pain, nausea,
headache, and difficulty breathing.
Allergies: determine if the victim is allergic to any medications, food, or environmental
elements.
Medications: find out if the victim is using any prescription/nonprescription
medications.
Pertinent past medical history: determine victim's heath care provider and past/recent
hospitalization/medical issues.
Last oral intake: find out what the victim most recently consumed (foods, drinks,
medications).
Events leading up to the incident: determine what the victim was doing before and at
the time of the incident.
checking a conscious person - ✔✔inform the victim of your intentions, and perform a
head-to-toe exam. inspect the body for bleeding, cuts, bruises, and deformities; medical
identification tag, necklace, or bracelet. do not ask the victim to move areas in pain.
child/infant: observe before touching the victim. look for signs indicating change in
LOC, trouble breathing, or any injuries. examine toe-to-head if child becomes upset.
when a person can't move / experiences pain when moving:
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,- rest victim in a comfortable position
- keep victim from getting chilled/overheated
- reassure victim
- determine whether to summon EMS
- watch for changes in LOC or breathing
signs and symptoms of sudden illness - ✔✔- changes in LOC (dizziness, light-
headedness)
- nausea or vomiting
- difficulty speaking / slurred speech
- numbness or weakness
- loss of / blurred vision
- changes in breathing
- changes in skin color
- sweating
- pressure or pain
- diarrhea
- seizures
- paralysis / inability to move
- severe headache
care steps for sudden illness - ✔✔1. care for life-threatening conditions
2. monitor victim's condition and LOC
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, 3. keep victim comfortable; reassure victim; keep from
getting chilled / overheated
4. do not give victim anything to eat / drink unless fully
conscious and not in shock
5. care for any problems that occur (vomiting)
diabetic emergencies - ✔✔hypoglycemia: if the victim is conscious and can safely
swallow food or drinks, give sugar (if available, glucose paste / tablets).
hyperglycemia: sugar will not cause further harm.
summon EMS for any of these circumstances:
- victim is unconscious / about to lose consciousness
- victim is conscious and unable to swallow
- victim doesn't feel better after 5 minutes of taking sugar
- a form of sugar can't be found immediately (don't waste
time looking for it)
fainting - ✔✔when a person suddenly loses consciousness, then reawakens:
- lower the victim to ground / flat surface on their back
- loosen any tight clothing
- check breathing
- do not provide food or drink
- handle vomiting
seizures - ✔✔to provide care during a seizure:
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
SAMPLE - ✔✔Signs and symptoms: bleeding, cool or moist skin, pain, nausea,
headache, and difficulty breathing.
Allergies: determine if the victim is allergic to any medications, food, or environmental
elements.
Medications: find out if the victim is using any prescription/nonprescription
medications.
Pertinent past medical history: determine victim's heath care provider and past/recent
hospitalization/medical issues.
Last oral intake: find out what the victim most recently consumed (foods, drinks,
medications).
Events leading up to the incident: determine what the victim was doing before and at
the time of the incident.
checking a conscious person - ✔✔inform the victim of your intentions, and perform a
head-to-toe exam. inspect the body for bleeding, cuts, bruises, and deformities; medical
identification tag, necklace, or bracelet. do not ask the victim to move areas in pain.
child/infant: observe before touching the victim. look for signs indicating change in
LOC, trouble breathing, or any injuries. examine toe-to-head if child becomes upset.
when a person can't move / experiences pain when moving:
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,- rest victim in a comfortable position
- keep victim from getting chilled/overheated
- reassure victim
- determine whether to summon EMS
- watch for changes in LOC or breathing
signs and symptoms of sudden illness - ✔✔- changes in LOC (dizziness, light-
headedness)
- nausea or vomiting
- difficulty speaking / slurred speech
- numbness or weakness
- loss of / blurred vision
- changes in breathing
- changes in skin color
- sweating
- pressure or pain
- diarrhea
- seizures
- paralysis / inability to move
- severe headache
care steps for sudden illness - ✔✔1. care for life-threatening conditions
2. monitor victim's condition and LOC
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, 3. keep victim comfortable; reassure victim; keep from
getting chilled / overheated
4. do not give victim anything to eat / drink unless fully
conscious and not in shock
5. care for any problems that occur (vomiting)
diabetic emergencies - ✔✔hypoglycemia: if the victim is conscious and can safely
swallow food or drinks, give sugar (if available, glucose paste / tablets).
hyperglycemia: sugar will not cause further harm.
summon EMS for any of these circumstances:
- victim is unconscious / about to lose consciousness
- victim is conscious and unable to swallow
- victim doesn't feel better after 5 minutes of taking sugar
- a form of sugar can't be found immediately (don't waste
time looking for it)
fainting - ✔✔when a person suddenly loses consciousness, then reawakens:
- lower the victim to ground / flat surface on their back
- loosen any tight clothing
- check breathing
- do not provide food or drink
- handle vomiting
seizures - ✔✔to provide care during a seizure:
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