NSC First Aid, CPR & AED Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Sign of heatstroke - Answer-hot, flushed skin
When to call 9-1-1 - Answer-for any life-threatening condition
chest compression rate - Answer-100 compressions per minute
protection method against all bloodborne diseases - Answer-wear of gloves or other
barriers when blood or body fluid is present
step to take after scene is safe - 1st thing to do in initial assessment of victim - Answer-
check for responsiveness
when no signs of trauma, put victim in shock position on... - Answer-back, with feet
raised 6 to 12 inches
when victim feels chest discomfort, pressure or pain that does not go away, call -
Answer-9-1-1 immediately
1st step for responsive victim of a swallowed poison without immediate threat to life... -
Answer-call Poison Control Center
depth of chest compressions in CPR for an adult - Answer-at least 2 inches
victim having a severe allergic reation to a bee sting may have... - Answer-difficulty
breathing
move an unresponsive victim only if... - Answer-scene is unsafe
put ice on a sprained ankle... - Answer-for 20 minutes (or 10 if uncomfortable) then off
for at least 30 minutes
AED should be used on a non-breathing victim seen to collapse suddenly... - Answer-as
soon as possible
first aid for a serious burn includes... - Answer-putting a loose dressing on the burn after
cooling it
to control severe bleeding... - Answer-put direct pressure on the wound
situation in which to put a non-trauma victim in the recovery position: - Answer-
unresponsive and BREATHING
Questions with Correct Answers
Sign of heatstroke - Answer-hot, flushed skin
When to call 9-1-1 - Answer-for any life-threatening condition
chest compression rate - Answer-100 compressions per minute
protection method against all bloodborne diseases - Answer-wear of gloves or other
barriers when blood or body fluid is present
step to take after scene is safe - 1st thing to do in initial assessment of victim - Answer-
check for responsiveness
when no signs of trauma, put victim in shock position on... - Answer-back, with feet
raised 6 to 12 inches
when victim feels chest discomfort, pressure or pain that does not go away, call -
Answer-9-1-1 immediately
1st step for responsive victim of a swallowed poison without immediate threat to life... -
Answer-call Poison Control Center
depth of chest compressions in CPR for an adult - Answer-at least 2 inches
victim having a severe allergic reation to a bee sting may have... - Answer-difficulty
breathing
move an unresponsive victim only if... - Answer-scene is unsafe
put ice on a sprained ankle... - Answer-for 20 minutes (or 10 if uncomfortable) then off
for at least 30 minutes
AED should be used on a non-breathing victim seen to collapse suddenly... - Answer-as
soon as possible
first aid for a serious burn includes... - Answer-putting a loose dressing on the burn after
cooling it
to control severe bleeding... - Answer-put direct pressure on the wound
situation in which to put a non-trauma victim in the recovery position: - Answer-
unresponsive and BREATHING
