Security Guard Medical Response - Practice Test

Question 1

When should you call 911 for a bleeding injury?

When the wound is longer than 1 inch

If the person feels faint but is still conscious

When the injury is on the hand or foot

If blood is soaking through multiple layers of bandages despite pressure

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST first step when treating a first-degree burn?

Rinse the burn with cool running water for 10–15 minutes

Apply butter to soothe the burn

Cover the burn with an ice pack

Pop any blisters to reduce swelling

Question 3

If a person has a cut or puncture in their eye, what should you do?

Cover the eye with a clean, sterile gauze pad or paper cup and seek medical care

Remove the object from the eye to prevent infection

Rinse the eye with water to remove dirt and debris

Apply firm pressure to stop any bleeding

Question 4

If someone is having a heart attack, what is the FIRST action you should take?

Call 911 immediately

Help them lie down and drink water

Drive them to the hospital

Perform CPR right away

Question 5

Which of the following is a common sign of a stroke?

Sudden chest pain

Difficulty walking in a straight line

Sweating and shivering

Facial drooping on one side

Question 6

What should you do if a person showing stroke symptoms suddenly seems to improve?

Assume they are fine and let them rest

Offer them a drink of water to help calm them down

Call 911 immediately — strokes can worsen quickly

Drive them to the nearest clinic instead of calling for help

Question 7

When should you call 911 during or after a seizure?

If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes

If the person falls asleep after the seizure

If the person feels embarrassed or disoriented

Only if the seizure happens in public

Question 8

What is the safest way to warm frostbitten fingers?

Rub them vigorously to restore blood flow

Immerse them in warm (not hot) water

Use a hairdryer on low heat

Massage the fingers with lotion

Question 9

Which symptom is a warning sign of severe hypothermia?

Shivering that suddenly stops

Sweating and rapid heartbeat

Intense hunger and thirst

Sudden burst of energy and alertness

Question 10

During a crowd surge, what is the best way to move if you’re caught in the pressure?

Stand still and push back against the crowd

Move directly toward the nearest exit

Move diagonally toward the edges of the crowd

Drop to the ground to avoid being knocked over