Oregon Security Guard Certification Practice Exam

The correct answer is to tell someone in the crowd to go and call emergency services and report back to the person. Stay with the person to render aid. This is correct because, in the absence of a direct communication device such as a radio or cellphone, the security guard needs to broker immediate help for the unconscious person. By instructing a bystander to call for emergency services, they are ensuring contact is made with such services without leaving the person's side. This approach also allows the guard to potentially provide immediate help and assistance if they are trained in first aid. The security guard's presence can help the unconscious person, prevent possible additional harm, and wait until professional medical help arrives. Staying with the individual is important as leaving them alone could potentially worsen the situation, particularly if the cause of their unconscious state is a medical emergency. Effectively, while the security guard applies direct action in rendering aid, a call for additional, professional help is made through a responsible person on the scene. This ensures that both immediate and longer-term care can be provided in the most efficient way possible.