Written Lifeguarding Practice Test

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If a victim is having a seizure in the water, what should you do?

Immediately get them out of the water.
Immediately move the victim to shallow water until the seizure ends, if the victim is in deep water.
Secure the victim onto a backboard.
Support the victim with their head above water until the seizure ends.

The correct answer is: Immediately get them out of the water.

It is important to immediately get the victim out of the water if they are having a seizure. This is because water can easily enter their airway and cause drowning. Moving them to shallow water (option B) may not be enough to prevent this. Securing the victim onto a backboard (option C) is not necessary in this scenario as the primary concern is the victim's airway. Supporting the victim with their head above water (option D) may not be feasible or effective if they are actively seizing. Therefore, the best course of action is to remove them from the water as quickly as possible.