NSC FIRST AID, CPR & AED EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
hand position for chest compressions in CPR for an adult -- Answer ✔✔ on lower half
of breastbone midway between nipples
first step to take with a severe 2nd or 3rd degree burn... -- Answer ✔✔ stop the
burning and cool the area
step to take if an organ is protruding from an open abdominal injury... -- Answer ✔✔ do
not push it back in, cover wound with moist or dry occlusive dressing
victim with severe allergy to bee stings may carry what drug for emergency use? --
Answer ✔✔ an EpiPen
what to do to ensure your air goes into victim's lungs during rescue breathing... --
Answer ✔✔ watch for victim's chest to rise
how to check an infant for responsiveness -- Answer ✔✔ patting his/her feet and
shoulders
step to take for an infant that is unconscious and unresponsive -- Answer ✔✔ perform
CPR for 5 cycles, then call 911
what to do for a responsive infant that is choking -- Answer ✔✔ give series of 5 back
blows and 5 chest compressions until object is expelled
protection method against all bloodborne diseases -- Answer ✔✔ wear of gloves or
other barriers when blood or body fluid is present
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
hand position for chest compressions in CPR for an adult -- Answer ✔✔ on lower half
of breastbone midway between nipples
first step to take with a severe 2nd or 3rd degree burn... -- Answer ✔✔ stop the
burning and cool the area
step to take if an organ is protruding from an open abdominal injury... -- Answer ✔✔ do
not push it back in, cover wound with moist or dry occlusive dressing
victim with severe allergy to bee stings may carry what drug for emergency use? --
Answer ✔✔ an EpiPen
what to do to ensure your air goes into victim's lungs during rescue breathing... --
Answer ✔✔ watch for victim's chest to rise
how to check an infant for responsiveness -- Answer ✔✔ patting his/her feet and
shoulders
step to take for an infant that is unconscious and unresponsive -- Answer ✔✔ perform
CPR for 5 cycles, then call 911
what to do for a responsive infant that is choking -- Answer ✔✔ give series of 5 back
blows and 5 chest compressions until object is expelled
protection method against all bloodborne diseases -- Answer ✔✔ wear of gloves or
other barriers when blood or body fluid is present
