Security Guard Medical Response - Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following actions could void your protection under Good Samaritan Laws?

Applying a bandage to a bleeding wound

Performing CPR as trained

Attempting a medical procedure you are not trained for

Calling 911 and following dispatcher instructions

Question 2

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 3

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 4

What is the FIRST step to take if a chemical splashes into someone’s eye?

Cover the eye with a sterile gauze pad

Have the person close their eye tightly

Administer eye drops to reduce irritation

Flush the eye with clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes

Question 5

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 6

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 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

If someone feels faint but is still conscious, what should you do FIRST?

Give them a sugary snack

Ask them to lie flat with their legs raised

Encourage them to keep walking to stay alert

Pour cold water on their face to wake them up

Question 9

When should you call 911 after someone faints?

If they are awake but feel tired

If they complain of being thirsty after waking up

If they regain consciousness and say they feel fine

If they remain unconscious for more than a minute

Question 10

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