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WorksheetsNPLQ Gen 10 Sample Paper 2024
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
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
Identify what treatment a lifeguard should give to a casualty with a serious head injury
Help the casualty to sit on a chair, keep head and shoulders elevated, call 999/112
Carefully place the casualty in the recovery position, send them to hospital
Lie them down, keep head, neck and body in line, call 999/112
Examine and clean wound, apply a non-adhesive dressing, send them to hospital
A casualty has a penetrating chest injury. Identify what treatment should be given
Sit the casualty leaning away from the injured side, cover the wound with an ice pack or
place under cool running water
Sit the casualty learning towards the injured side, do not cover the wound but control the
bleeding
Lay the casualty down, give them pain relief raise their legs and encourage them to breathe
slowly
Sit the casualty on a chair, get them to lean forwards, cover the wound with a sterile
dressing
The severity of a burn or scald can vary. Identify which factors can affect this severity
Size, cause, location, depth of burn/scald, age of casualty
Air temperature, depth of burn, age, weight, gender of casualty
Type of burn, ambulance response time, weight of the casualty
Size, cause, location of the burn, gender, age of the casualty
A casualty has burnt their leg. Identify what treatment a lifeguard should give
Flood the burn with cool running water for 20 minutes, remove jewellery
Flood the burn with cool running water for 2 minutes, remove clothing
Flood the burn with warm running water for 5 minutes, apply a sterile dressing
Flood the burn with warm running water for 2 minutes, apply a sterile dressing
Identify the correct treatment for a casualty who has rubbed a chemical in their eye
Sit the casualty down, advise them to rub their eye continuously
Reassure the casualty, give an energy drink, rub their eye delicately
Examine the eye, wash with sterile solution/tap water
Lie the casualty down, examine the eye, apply a dressing to both eyes
Identify how poisons such as chemicals may enter a casualty’s body
Ingestion, inhalation, injection only
Inhalation and ingestion only
Ingestion, inhalation, injection, absorption
Absorption, ingestion, injection only
A casualty has swallowed a poisonous chemical. Identify the correct treatment
Do not induce vomiting, treat burns, call 999/112
Induce vomiting, treat burns, give water, call 999/112
Raise the casualty’s legs, do not give water, call 999/112
Give casualty sips of milk, induce vomiting, call 999/112
Ask the casualty if they have an auto-injector, call 999/112 and monitor breathing, is the treatment
for what common trigger and condition
Exercise, stroke
Lack of sugar, diabetes
Stress, heart attack
Eating shellfish, anaphylaxis
A casualty is suffering from a heart attack. Identify the signs, symptoms and treatment that should
be given
Dizziness, feeling of impending doom, anxiety, confusion.
Call 999/112, give sips of water then place the casualty in the recovery position
Dizziness, feeling of impending doom, holding their throat.
Call 999/112, lay the casualty down and raise their legs, loosen tight clothing
Dizziness, feeling of impending doom, anxiety, nausea.
Call 999/112, assist the casualty to sit in a half sitting position, monitor, loosen tight clothing
Dizziness, feeling of impending doom, racing pulse.
Call 999/112, assist the casualty to sit down and raise their legs, monitor, remove clothing
Move the casualty to a quiet area, encourage them to breathe through their nose, give sips of
water, is the treatment for what condition?
Diabetes
Hyperventilation
Anaphylaxis
Penetrating chest injury
Identify the correct actions for treating a casualty who is suffering from hypothermia and is wet
Call 999/112, reassure the casualty, leave the casualty in the pool
Call 999/112, place in recovery position in front of a heater, give them hot soup
Call 999/112, move to a warm place, remove wet clothing, wrap in blankets
Call 999/112, administer paracetamol, move into the shade, add more wet clothing
Identify the signs, symptoms and treatment for a casualty who is suffering from a diabetic
emergency (hypoglycaemia)
Loss of concentration, dizziness, trembling of limbs, sense of impending doom.
Place the casualty in the recovery position and give them a sugary drink
Loss of concentration, dizziness, trembling of limbs, confusion.
Sit the casualty down, give a sugary drink
Loss of concentration, dizziness, trembling of limbs, confusion.
Lay the casualty down, give them a diet drink
Loss of concentration, dizziness, trembling of limbs, sense of impending doom.
Give the casualty a diet drink, keep them warm
A casualty is suffering from a seizure. Identify the signs, symptoms, and treatment
Casualty may collapse, muscles stiffen, eyes may roll and teeth may clench.
Remove objects that may cause injury, protect the casualty’s head, time the seizure
Casualty may collapse, muscles loosen, eyes may roll and teeth may clench.
Remove objects that may cause injury, hold the casualty’s head firmly, time the seizure
Casualty may collapse, muscles loosen, eyes may roll and teeth may clench.
Remove objects that may cause injury, place the casualty into the recovery position
Casualty may collapse, muscles stiffen, eyes may roll and teeth may clench.
Remove objects that may cause injury, hold the casualty’s head firmly, time the seizure
A casualty is suffering from a stroke. 999/112 has been called. Identify the signs, symptoms and
treatment
Facial weakness, unable to raise one or both arms, slurred speech.
Lay the casualty down with their head and shoulders raised, give reassurance and monitor
Dizziness, feeling of impending doom, anxiety, slurred speech
Lay the casualty down with their legs raised, keep them warm, give reassurance
Facial weakness, unable to raise one or both arms, holding the throat.
Lay the casualty down with their head and legs raised, apply the AED
Facial weakness, unable to raise one or both arms, slurred speech
Lay the casualty in the recovery position with legs raised, keep warm
Identify which of the following is a responsibility of a lifeguard while on duty
Ensuring customers are entertained
Providing good supervision
Promote team building activity
Showing children how to dive
Which of the following is most likely to be included in the NOP
Pool depth
Dealing with a drowning
Total volume of air
The history of the pool
The lifeguard on duty notices a lack of water clarity. Identify which document will contain information on what to do
Normal Operating Plan
Local Authority Water Plan
Emergency Action Plan
National Water Quality Plan
In addition to the PSOP, which other policy is a facility likely to have
Safeguarding
Parking
Locker
Transport
Identify the main responsibilities of the employer under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Good information, instruction and staff training
Good staff discount, staff training and uniform
Good staff notice boards and holiday entitlement
od staff social events and team meetings
Identify a responsibility that a lifeguard has under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Help with any social event plans
Help with issuing staff uniforms to new staff
Help with the development of the NOP & EAP
Help with the development of the swim school programme
Identify which of the following is a risk assessment category
Facilities and repair
Roads and parking
Task and activities
Health and safety
Identify the correct purpose of swimming pool industry guidance issued by the HSE
To assist the operator in meeting its legal obligations
To help lifeguards understand the admission policy at their pool
To assist customers in understanding the risks associated with swimming
To help all employees understand their legal rights
Identify a common hazard associated with operating pool hoists
Increased glare
Chemical spill
Equipment failure
Decreased water clarity
Before a swimming pool opens for the day, identify two pieces of equipment that should be checked
Pool alarms & lifeguard equipment
Pace clock & radios
Swimming lesson floats & signs
Pool cover & pool thermometer
Identify why poolside cleaning duties are important
It is detailed in the PSOP
It gives the lifeguard a break from watching the pool
It is a requirement of health and safety law
It helps maintain training hours for qualification renewal
When using chemicals, identify which of the following should be worn
Whistle
Protective apron
Torpedo buoy
Winter gloves
Identify one reason a lifeguard may need to briefly talk to another lifeguard while supervising the
pool
If vital information needs to be passed on
If medication needs to be looked after
If personal plans need to be rearranged
If a new first aid skill has been released
Which of the below supports lifeguards in their duties
Sales figures
Swimming pool technology
Membership numbers
Online reviews
Identify the hazards commonly associated with a competition pool
Foliage and beach areas
Shallow water and saunas
Deep water and diving platforms
Diving blocks and lane ropes
Identify what a lifeguard may need to consider when supervising a pool party
Music levels are high to improve the fun factor
The pools admission policy
Children under 18 years require one-to-one supervision
Adults must not be allowed to watch the party
What could affect the number of lifeguards required to supervise an inflatable session?
The type and design of the inflatable
The manufacturer of the inflatable
The height of the inflatable
The age of the inflatable
Identify what effect glare from a large window could have on a lifeguard’s ability to supervise the
pool
Difficult to see who is wearing armbands
Difficult to see swimmers through the water
Difficult to hear children shouting for help
Difficult to stay hydrated whilst lifeguarding
Identify why it is important to rotate lifeguard positions
Allows lifeguards to talk on a regular basis
Helps maintain vigilance
Improves membership sales
Helps promote safety for children
Identify the type of zone a lifeguard may supervise
Individual
Extensive
Group
Intensive
Identify a key component and method of customer communication
Alert with a whistle, give no further instructions
Alert with a whistle, provide clear instructions
Alert with a whistle, shout loudly at the customer
Alert with a whistle, display anger towards the customer
When providing feedback to a customer, how should a lifeguard act
Remain calm and listen to the customer
Dismiss the customer’s feedback
Show off to the customer
Ignore the customer’s concerns
Which of the below describes the meaning of early intervention?
Ensure all accidents are reviewed by a committee
Complete an accident report form prior to the treatment
Ensure a lifeguard is on duty at all times
Proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards before they worsen
Identify why teamwork is important when lifeguarding
It allows the operator to reduce lifeguard numbers due to cooperation
It improves membership sales and retention levels for the Centre
It maintains a safe and smooth running of the pool
It prevents lifeguards from taking holidays together
