Saskatchewan Security Guard License Practice Exam

How should guards approach a medical emergency?

1. Assess the situation, provide first aid if trained, and call for medical assistance

2. Wait for the individual's family to arrive before taking action

3. Discuss the situation with other guards before responding

4. Ignore the emergency and focus on security duties

The correct answer is: Assess the situation, provide first aid if trained, and call for medical assistance

The recommended approach for guards in a medical emergency is to first assess the situation. This means quickly determining what type of medical emergency is occurring—such as a heart attack, severe injury, or other urgent health issues. Following this assessment, if the guard has received training in first aid, they should provide appropriate first aid measures to stabilize the individual until professional medical assistance arrives. Calling for medical assistance is crucial, as trained health professionals are needed to address many emergencies effectively. This triaged and proactive response is essential to ensure the best outcomes for individuals in a crisis. The other options present less effective or potentially harmful strategies. Waiting for a family member before taking action could delay critical care that might save a life or prevent further injury. Discussing the situation with other guards can lead to unnecessary delays when immediate action might be needed. Ignoring the emergency to focus solely on security duties contradicts the obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in one’s care. Therefore, the structured approach of assessing, providing first aid if trained, and calling for professional help is the most effective and responsible course of action.