NPLQ Mock Theory Assessment Section 3

Identify which of the following best describes the roles and responsibilities of a lifeguard performing

first aid

• Wear PPE, provide first aid, record accidents and replace equipment if used

• Provide first aid to the public, report accidents only to your manager

• Wear gloves, only treat life-threatening conditions

• Provide medical advice and dispense medication

A casualty is unconscious and has a serious injury. Identify what a lifeguard should do next

• Give the casualty first aid without asking for consent

• Only touch the casualty if their relative says it is ok to give treatment

• Call 999/112 and wait for the ambulance before performing first aid

• Wait until the casualty regains consciousness and gives consent

Identify the safest way to dispose of a medical needle

• In a sharps container

• In a plastic hazardous waste bag

• In a glass jar

• At a pharmacy, hospital or doctors

Identify why it is important to record first aid incidents accurately

• So that a lifeguard’s performance record can be kept up to date

• To provide evidence for ongoing training hours

• To prove that the lifeguard was present at the scene of the incident

• So incidents can be investigated to prevent a reoccurrence

A casualty is having a seizure in reception. Identify what treatment a lifeguard should administer

• Remove objects, protect pelvis by putting something soft under it, time the seizure

• Remove objects, put a spoon in the casualty’s mouth, time the seizure

• Remove objects, protect head by putting something soft under it, time the seizure

• Remove objects, restrain the casualty, time the seizure

A casualty is taking infrequent, slow, noisy gasps and is unconscious. Identify what treatment should

be given

• 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts

• Apply an ice pack and bandage

• Place under cool running water

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Blood is spurting from a wound. Select which type of bleed the casualty is most likely to have

• Veinous bleed

• Arterial bleed

• Major bleed

• Minor bleed

A casualty has a graze on their arm. Identify what treatment a lifeguard should administer

• Examine the graze, clean and apply a heat pack

• Wash the graze, dry it with a towel and apply an adhesive sterile dressing

• Examine the graze, clean and apply an adhesive sterile dressing

• Wash the graze, elevate the limb, and apply a heat pack

Identify what information a lifeguard should collect about a casualty to aid their treatment

• A. Their age, address, telephone number and mother’s maiden name

• Relevant medical history, and information about their GP

• Relevant medical history, medication they take, allergies and what happened

• Their GP’s address and information on any food intolerances

A casualty is confused, dizzy and appears to have memory loss and a dilated pupil. What condition

are they most likely to have?

• Stroke

• Diabetic emergency

• Anaphylactic shock

• Head injury