First Aid Awareness Course for Security Guards 2026

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   What are the three emergency steps taught by the Canadian Red Cross?

   • ALook, Lift, Leave
   • BCare, Check, Cover
   • CCheck, Call, Care
   • DCall, Carry, Clean
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Check, Call, Care

   Check the scene and the person, Call 9-1-1 when needed, then Care for the person until help takes over.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   Before you go to an injured person, what must you check first?

   • AThe person's wallet for ID
   • BThat the scene is safe for you
   • CWhether a manager is watching
   • DThe time on your watch
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. That the scene is safe for you

   If you get hurt too, you cannot help anyone. Look for traffic, fire, electricity, violence or other dangers first.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   What must you do before giving first aid to a person who is awake?

   • ANothing, guards never need consent
   • BCheck their ID
   • CAsk for their permission (consent)
   • DGet a manager's signature
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Ask for their permission (consent)

   You must get consent before giving care. Tell the person who you are and what you plan to do.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   A person is unresponsive. How does the law treat consent?

   • AYou need a police officer's approval
   • BIt assumes you have permission to help
   • CYou may not touch them at all
   • DYou must wait for a family member to agree
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. It assumes you have permission to help

   For an unresponsive person, the law assumes they would want help (implied consent).

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   Alberta's Emergency Medical Aid Act protects people who give emergency first aid voluntarily. What is the main exception?

   • AHelp given on a weekend
   • BHarm caused by gross negligence
   • CAny mistake at all
   • DHelp given by someone without a licence
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   Respuesta: B. Harm caused by gross negligence

   The Act protects good-faith helpers from liability, but not if the harm was caused by gross negligence.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   Why should you use gloves or another barrier when giving first aid?

   • ABecause the law forbids touching skin
   • BTo protect you and the person from infection
   • CTo keep your hands warm
   • DTo leave fingerprints
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. To protect you and the person from infection

   The Red Cross says to always use a barrier device when giving first aid, and to clean your hands afterwards.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   How long should you rub your hands together with soap when washing them after giving care?

   • AAt least 30 seconds
   • B2 seconds
   • CExactly 5 minutes
   • DNo rubbing is needed
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   Respuesta: A. At least 30 seconds

   The Canadian Red Cross says to rub hands together for at least 30 seconds and then rinse. Use hand sanitizer if there is no sink.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   How long should you take to check whether an unresponsive person is breathing normally?

   • A1 to 2 minutes
   • B5 to 10 seconds
   • CUntil EMS arrives
   • D1 second
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   Respuesta: B. 5 to 10 seconds

   Check for normal breathing for 5 to 10 seconds. Longer checks delay CPR.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   An unresponsive adult is making slow, gasping breaths. What should you do?

   • ATreat it as not breathing normally: call 9-1-1, get an AED and start CPR
   • BWait to see if the gasping stops
   • CGive them water
   • DPut them in a sitting position
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Treat it as not breathing normally: call 9-1-1, get an AED and start CPR

   Gasping is not normal breathing. It is a sign of cardiac arrest.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    What is the rate of chest compressions in CPR?

    • A60 to 80 per minute
    • B150 to 180 per minute
    • C40 to 60 per minute
    • D100 to 120 per minute
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 100 to 120 per minute

    Push hard and fast at 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    How deep should chest compressions be on an adult?

    • AAbout 1 cm
    • BJust enough to touch the chest
    • CAt least 5 cm (2 in.)
    • DAbout 15 cm
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. At least 5 cm (2 in.)

    On an adult, push at least 5 cm (2 in.) deep and let the chest come all the way back up.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in Canadian Red Cross CPR?

    • A30 compressions, then 2 breaths
    • B5 compressions, then 5 breaths
    • C15 compressions, then 1 breath
    • D50 compressions, then 10 breaths
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. 30 compressions, then 2 breaths

    Repeat cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    When should an AED be used?

    • AOnly on people who are awake
    • BOnly if a doctor is present
    • CAs soon as it is available, on a person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
    • DOnly after 30 minutes of CPR
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. As soon as it is available, on a person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

    Early defibrillation saves lives. Send someone for the AED as soon as you call 9-1-1.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    An unresponsive person is breathing normally and has no injuries that stop you from moving them. What position helps keep their airway clear?

    • AStanding them up
    • BThe recovery position, on their side
    • CSitting upright in a chair
    • DLying flat on their back with a pillow under the head
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The recovery position, on their side

    The recovery position keeps the body safely on its side so fluids can drain and the airway stays open.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    What is the first thing to do for a wound that is bleeding heavily?

    • APut ice on it
    • BApply firm, direct pressure to the wound
    • CRaise the person's legs and wait
    • DWash it under the tap for 10 minutes
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound

    Firm, direct pressure is the first step to control serious bleeding.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Direct pressure does not stop life-threatening bleeding from a leg. Where should a tourniquet go?

    • ABelow the injury, closer to the foot
    • BDirectly on the wound
    • C5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) above the injury, and at least 2.5 cm above any joint
    • DOn the other leg
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) above the injury, and at least 2.5 cm above any joint

    Red Cross guidance places a tourniquet 5 to 10 cm above the injury and at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) above any joint.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    After a tourniquet is tightened, what should you write down?

    • ANothing
    • BThe time it was tightened
    • CThe brand of the tourniquet
    • DThe person's address
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The time it was tightened

    Recording the time helps hospital staff decide on treatment.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    Under the 2025 Canadian guidelines, how do you help an adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak or breathe?

    • AGive them water to drink
    • BWait for them to faint
    • CGive 5 back blows, then 5 abdominal thrusts, and repeat until the object comes out
    • DOnly slap their face
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Give 5 back blows, then 5 abdominal thrusts, and repeat until the object comes out

    The 2025 Heart & Stroke guidelines recommend cycles of 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts for adults.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    A choking adult becomes unresponsive. What should you do?

    • ALeave them to look for help elsewhere
    • BKeep giving abdominal thrusts while they lie down
    • CSit them up and wait
    • DMake sure 9-1-1 is called and start CPR
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Make sure 9-1-1 is called and start CPR

    If a choking person becomes unresponsive, call 9-1-1 and begin CPR.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    In the FAST stroke signs, what does T stand for?

    • ATired: let them sleep
    • BTime: call 9-1-1 right away
    • CTemperature: check for a fever
    • DTongue: check for biting
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Time: call 9-1-1 right away

    FAST means Face, Arm, Speech, Time. Stroke care works best when it starts early.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    A person has signs of a heart attack and no reason not to take ASA. What may you help them take?

    • AAcetaminophen
    • BTwo ibuprofen tablets
    • CA glass of alcohol
    • D1 regular-strength or 2 low-dose ASA tablets, chewed
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 1 regular-strength or 2 low-dose ASA tablets, chewed

    Chewed ASA can help during a heart attack. Do not substitute acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Someone is having a seizure. What should you do?

    • APut something in their mouth
    • BMove hard objects away and do not hold them down
    • CHold their arms and legs still
    • DPour water on them
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Move hard objects away and do not hold them down

    Protect the person from injury but do not restrain them. Call 9-1-1 if the seizure lasts more than a few minutes.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    You suspect an opioid poisoning. The person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What do Red Cross guidelines say?

    • AGive them coffee
    • BLet them sleep it off
    • CStart CPR and give naloxone if available
    • DOnly give naloxone if a doctor approves
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Start CPR and give naloxone if available

    For an unresponsive person with abnormal breathing, start CPR and administer naloxone. Call 9-1-1.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Which federal law gives some legal protection to people who call for help at an opioid poisoning?

    • AThe Privacy Act
    • BThe Canada Health Act
    • CThe Criminal Code section on theft
    • DThe Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act

    The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act gives some legal protection to people who experience or witness an overdose and call for help.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    How long should you cool a heat burn with cool water?

    • AOnly with ice for 1 hour
    • BNot at all; use butter
    • CAt least 10 minutes
    • DA few seconds
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. At least 10 minutes

    Cool the burn with cool (not freezing) water or a clean, cool compress for at least 10 minutes.

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