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SGE Lifeguard- First Aid UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the signs and symptoms of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - A person may
appear to be any or all of the following:
Uneasy / Irritable
Restless
Worried
Confused
Other more serious signs can develop gradually and progressively over time:
Responsiveness may diminish
The skin may become pale, cool, and sweaty
How do you respond to suspected shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensure an open and
clear airway, confirm normal breathing, and control any external bleeding
Lay the person flat on the ground
Raise the feet 12 inches if it does not cause pain or discomfort
Maintain body temperature by insulating on top and bottom
Give nothing to eat or drink
Keep the person as comfortable and calm as possible and assess continually until EMS arrives
How do you control bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply direct pressure
Locate the point of bleeding
Place a clean, absorbent pad directly over the wound
Apply a firm, direct pressure or instruct the person to do so. If a pad is not available, apply direct
pressure with your gloved hand.
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Apply pressure bandage
Wrap a roller or elastic bandage snugly over the pad
Wrap with enough pressure to control bleeding but still allow a finger to be slipped under the
bandage
If bleeding continues or bandages become soaked, apply more pads or pressure bandages and
maintain direct pressure.
Do not remove the first pads or bandages.
What does SAMPLE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Symptoms: things the person is
feeling such as pain, nausea, or dizziness
Allergies: medication, food, environment
Medications: the person is taking
Past medical history: related to what is going on
Last oral intake: last thing to eat or drink
Events: what they were doing just before symptoms began
How do you respond to a possible bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the limb
in the position it was found
Place your hands above and below the injury to stabilize the limb manually
If bone is sticking out of the skin and bleeding is present, control it with direct pressure around
the bone or injury site
If a painful, deformed, or swollen limb is blue or extremely pale, activate EMS immediately
If swelling is present, apply cold
Apply a splint if you must move a person, EMS personnel are delayed or not available and you
can do so without causing further injury or pain
SGE Lifeguard- First Aid UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the signs and symptoms of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - A person may
appear to be any or all of the following:
Uneasy / Irritable
Restless
Worried
Confused
Other more serious signs can develop gradually and progressively over time:
Responsiveness may diminish
The skin may become pale, cool, and sweaty
How do you respond to suspected shock? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensure an open and
clear airway, confirm normal breathing, and control any external bleeding
Lay the person flat on the ground
Raise the feet 12 inches if it does not cause pain or discomfort
Maintain body temperature by insulating on top and bottom
Give nothing to eat or drink
Keep the person as comfortable and calm as possible and assess continually until EMS arrives
How do you control bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply direct pressure
Locate the point of bleeding
Place a clean, absorbent pad directly over the wound
Apply a firm, direct pressure or instruct the person to do so. If a pad is not available, apply direct
pressure with your gloved hand.
, MGRADES
Apply pressure bandage
Wrap a roller or elastic bandage snugly over the pad
Wrap with enough pressure to control bleeding but still allow a finger to be slipped under the
bandage
If bleeding continues or bandages become soaked, apply more pads or pressure bandages and
maintain direct pressure.
Do not remove the first pads or bandages.
What does SAMPLE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Symptoms: things the person is
feeling such as pain, nausea, or dizziness
Allergies: medication, food, environment
Medications: the person is taking
Past medical history: related to what is going on
Last oral intake: last thing to eat or drink
Events: what they were doing just before symptoms began
How do you respond to a possible bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep the limb
in the position it was found
Place your hands above and below the injury to stabilize the limb manually
If bone is sticking out of the skin and bleeding is present, control it with direct pressure around
the bone or injury site
If a painful, deformed, or swollen limb is blue or extremely pale, activate EMS immediately
If swelling is present, apply cold
Apply a splint if you must move a person, EMS personnel are delayed or not available and you
can do so without causing further injury or pain
