Security Guard Medical Response - Practice Test

Question 1

What is the most important information to provide when calling 911 in a medical emergency?

Your name and role, the location, the nature of the emergency, the victim’s condition, and what actions you’ve taken

The name and phone number of the victim’s family

Your employer’s contact details and security shift schedule

A detailed description of how the incident happened

Question 2

What is the most important first step when calling 911?

Describe the victim’s full medical history

Ask the dispatcher what they need from you

Identify yourself and provide your exact location

Explain what happened in as much detail as possible

Question 3

If a victim is unconscious but breathing, what should you tell the 911 dispatcher?

“They’re unconscious, but breathing normally.”

“They’re fine now, but I’m not sure what happened.”

“I don’t know what’s wrong, but they passed out.”

“The person is breathing, so I don’t think you need to come.”

Question 4

A coworker accidentally spills a strong chemical on their arm. What should you do FIRST?

Apply aloe vera to the affected area

Cover the burn with a dry cloth and call 911

Rinse the burn with running water for at least 20 minutes

Wrap the burn tightly with plastic wrap

Question 5

What is the best way to stabilize a suspected broken arm?

Straighten the arm before applying a splint

Use a cold compress and wait for medical help

Wrap the arm tightly with bandages to limit swelling

Keep the arm in the position you found it and apply a splint to immobilize it

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

Which of the following is the BEST way to help someone during a seizure?

Clear the area of objects that could cause injury

Place a spoon in their mouth to prevent tongue biting

Hold their arms and legs still to stop convulsions

Try to give them water as soon as possible

Question 8

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 9

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 10

If you need to evacuate an injured person, what is the most important first step?

Call 911 and inform emergency responders

Begin moving the injured person immediately

Announce the evacuation to bystanders

Apply first aid and stabilize the injury before moving