Written Lifeguarding Practice Test

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A 12-year-old child at a swim meet grabs their chest and begins to make wheezing noises. After you obtain consent to provide care, the child's parent informs you that the child has a history of asthma, but does not have an inhaler nearby. What care should you provide?

Give 5 back blows.
Summon more advanced medical personnel and place the victim into a position that helps breathing.
Tell the victim to use an inhaler borrowed from a bystander.
Wait 20 minutes to see if the breathing difficulty goes away.

The correct answer is: Give 5 back blows.

The incorrect choices are B, C, and D. B This option may be appropriate in a more severe asthma attack where the person is unable to breathe and needs immediate medical assistance. However, in this situation, the child is still conscious and able to communicate, so immediate advanced medical assistance is not necessary. C: Borrowing an inhaler is not recommended as it may be the wrong medication or dosage for the child. D: Waiting 20 minutes is not recommended as it could lead to the child's condition worsening and possible medical emergency.