SGE Lifeguard- First Aid Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
How do you respond to a suspected heart attack? Call 911
If an AED is available, have someone get it
Allow the person to find the most comfortable position in which to breathe
Loosen tight clothing
Calm, comfort, and reassure the person
If available, encourage the person to chew one one non-coated adult or two low dose aspirin,
unless the person is allergic or has recently had surgery or suffered a stroke
Ask the person or any bystanders about prior problems or medications being taken. Assist the
person in taking nitroglycerin if it is available and prescribed
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)? Pale or sweaty
Altered mental status
Anxiety or trembling
Pounding heart
May appear drunk
Hungry or weak
Fainting
How do you respond to suspected hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)? Do the following if the
person is known to have diabetes and is responsive (awake, able to swallow),
Attempt to raise the person's blood sugar level as quickly as possible by giving glucose tablets,
or if they are not available, dietary sugars such as Mentos, Skittles, jelly beans, or orange juice
Recognize that improvement will be gradual and give additional glucose tablets or dietary sugar
and call EMS if the person does not improve and behave normally within 10-15 minutes
If the person is unresponsive, or unable to swallow,
, Do NOT give anything by mouth and
Call EMS immediately
What are the signs and symptoms of a breathing emergency? Symptoms can be very mild to
life threatening
Sudden onset of wheezing
Shortness of breath
Constant coughing
Chest tightness
Extreme difficulty breathing, with the chest and neck pulled in
Stooped body posture
Bluish color to lips and face
How do you respond to a suspected breathing emergency? Call 911
Allow the person to find the most comfortable position in which to breathe
Loosen any tight clothing
If the person has prescribed medicine for asthma (using a nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler)
and is unable to administer it, provide assistance
Alert EMS if the person does not improve five minutes after the initial treatment with
medication
A bluish-purple tissue color, especially in the lips or fingers, is a serious sign, indicating a
developing lack of oxygen. Do not wait to see if the person's condition will improve. Activate
EMS immediately, and if an AED is available, have someone get it
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Heat Exhaustion
Early: Heavy sweating, thirst, minor muscle twitches that lead to painful cramping
How do you respond to a suspected heart attack? Call 911
If an AED is available, have someone get it
Allow the person to find the most comfortable position in which to breathe
Loosen tight clothing
Calm, comfort, and reassure the person
If available, encourage the person to chew one one non-coated adult or two low dose aspirin,
unless the person is allergic or has recently had surgery or suffered a stroke
Ask the person or any bystanders about prior problems or medications being taken. Assist the
person in taking nitroglycerin if it is available and prescribed
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)? Pale or sweaty
Altered mental status
Anxiety or trembling
Pounding heart
May appear drunk
Hungry or weak
Fainting
How do you respond to suspected hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)? Do the following if the
person is known to have diabetes and is responsive (awake, able to swallow),
Attempt to raise the person's blood sugar level as quickly as possible by giving glucose tablets,
or if they are not available, dietary sugars such as Mentos, Skittles, jelly beans, or orange juice
Recognize that improvement will be gradual and give additional glucose tablets or dietary sugar
and call EMS if the person does not improve and behave normally within 10-15 minutes
If the person is unresponsive, or unable to swallow,
, Do NOT give anything by mouth and
Call EMS immediately
What are the signs and symptoms of a breathing emergency? Symptoms can be very mild to
life threatening
Sudden onset of wheezing
Shortness of breath
Constant coughing
Chest tightness
Extreme difficulty breathing, with the chest and neck pulled in
Stooped body posture
Bluish color to lips and face
How do you respond to a suspected breathing emergency? Call 911
Allow the person to find the most comfortable position in which to breathe
Loosen any tight clothing
If the person has prescribed medicine for asthma (using a nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler)
and is unable to administer it, provide assistance
Alert EMS if the person does not improve five minutes after the initial treatment with
medication
A bluish-purple tissue color, especially in the lips or fingers, is a serious sign, indicating a
developing lack of oxygen. Do not wait to see if the person's condition will improve. Activate
EMS immediately, and if an AED is available, have someone get it
What are the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Heat Exhaustion
Early: Heavy sweating, thirst, minor muscle twitches that lead to painful cramping
