NSC FIRST AID, CPR & AED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+)
1. The first step when approaching any emergency scene is to:
A. Check the victim
B. Call 911
C. Ensure scene safety
D. Begin first aid
Answer: C
Rationale: You must protect yourself and others before helping.
2. Which condition is most life-threatening?
A. Minor bleeding
B. Shock
C. Sprain
D. Bruise
Answer: B
Rationale: Shock can rapidly lead to organ failure and death.
3. The best way to control severe external bleeding is:
A. Elevation only
B. Pressure bandage
C. Direct pressure
D. Cold pack
Answer: C
Rationale: Firm direct pressure is the fastest way to stop bleeding.
4. When should a tourniquet be used?
, A. For minor cuts
B. When bleeding cannot be controlled
C. Anytime there is bleeding
D. Only by medical professionals
Answer: B
Rationale: Tourniquets are for life-threatening bleeding not controlled by pressure.
5. A victim with signs of shock should be:
A. Given food and water
B. Sat upright
C. Kept warm and lying down
D. Forced to walk
Answer: C
Rationale: Warmth and positioning help maintain circulation.
6. What is the first aid for a minor burn?
A. Apply butter
B. Pop blisters
C. Cool with running water
D. Cover with ice
Answer: C
Rationale: Cool water reduces tissue damage; ice can worsen injury.
7. Which is a sign of heat exhaustion?
A. Cool, pale skin
B. Heavy sweating
C. No sweating
D. Seizures
Answer: B
Rationale: Heat exhaustion involves heavy sweating; heat stroke does not.
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+)
1. The first step when approaching any emergency scene is to:
A. Check the victim
B. Call 911
C. Ensure scene safety
D. Begin first aid
Answer: C
Rationale: You must protect yourself and others before helping.
2. Which condition is most life-threatening?
A. Minor bleeding
B. Shock
C. Sprain
D. Bruise
Answer: B
Rationale: Shock can rapidly lead to organ failure and death.
3. The best way to control severe external bleeding is:
A. Elevation only
B. Pressure bandage
C. Direct pressure
D. Cold pack
Answer: C
Rationale: Firm direct pressure is the fastest way to stop bleeding.
4. When should a tourniquet be used?
, A. For minor cuts
B. When bleeding cannot be controlled
C. Anytime there is bleeding
D. Only by medical professionals
Answer: B
Rationale: Tourniquets are for life-threatening bleeding not controlled by pressure.
5. A victim with signs of shock should be:
A. Given food and water
B. Sat upright
C. Kept warm and lying down
D. Forced to walk
Answer: C
Rationale: Warmth and positioning help maintain circulation.
6. What is the first aid for a minor burn?
A. Apply butter
B. Pop blisters
C. Cool with running water
D. Cover with ice
Answer: C
Rationale: Cool water reduces tissue damage; ice can worsen injury.
7. Which is a sign of heat exhaustion?
A. Cool, pale skin
B. Heavy sweating
C. No sweating
D. Seizures
Answer: B
Rationale: Heat exhaustion involves heavy sweating; heat stroke does not.
