NSC CPR Certification Mock Exam 2026 | Trusted
Questions & Answers
1. All forms of shock have?
Sepsis
Decreased perfusion to tissue
Hypovolemia
2. If a first aider encounters a person with diabetes who is disoriented and
sweating profusely, what should they suspect and how should they respond?
They should suspect dehydration and offer water.
They should suspect high blood sugar levels and administer insulin.
They should suspect a heart attack and call for emergency services.
They should suspect low blood sugar levels and provide a source of
quick sugar.
3. During two-person adult CPR, _____ breath(s) should be given after every _____
chest compressions.
1; 15
1; 5
2; 30
2; 15
4. Describe how skin changes can indicate different medical conditions in a first
aid scenario.
Skin changes are only relevant for identifying hypothermia.
, Skin changes do not provide any useful information about a victim's
condition.
Skin changes only indicate the need for CPR.
Skin changes can indicate conditions like hypothermia, heat stroke,
or sudden illness, helping first aiders assess the victim's state.
5. What information should you provide to EMS personnel upon their arrival
after administering first aid?
only what happened
only what you observed about the victim
only what first aid you gave
all of the above
6. How do you quickly evaluate a patient's responsiveness?
Ask the person to tell you the time, the place, and who the person is.
Test the person's pupils with a penlight.
Assume that if the person doesn't look conscious, the person is
unresponsive.
Tap the person firmly on the shoulder and loudly ask, "Are you
okay?"
7. Why is calling 911 considered the primary role in the EMS system during an
emergency?
Calling 911 initiates the emergency response and ensures that
professional help is on the way.
It informs the dispatcher about the victim's medical history.
It allows you to provide immediate care to the victim.
, It helps in diagnosing the victim's condition.
8. Describe the significance of understanding bloodborne pathogens in first aid
situations.
Only trained medical professionals need to understand bloodborne
pathogens.
Understanding bloodborne pathogens is crucial for ensuring the
safety of the first aider and preventing disease transmission.
First aiders should ignore bloodborne pathogens to focus on
immediate care.
Bloodborne pathogens are irrelevant in first aid situations.
9. Where do the greatest number of disabling injuries occur?
at work
in the home
in a vehicle
at the gym
10. Which of the following is/are changeable risk factors of heart disease?
smoking
high blood pressure
physical inactivity
all of the above
11. What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for
an adult during CPR?
, 20:2
30:2
5:1
15:2
12. In which location do most nonfatal injuries occur according to the text?
schools
workplaces
public places
homes
13. The recommended rate for performing chest compressions on all victims is
60 - 80 compressions per minute.
100 - 120 compressions per minute.
40 - 60 compressions per minute.
80 - 100 compressions per minute.
14. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
60 to 80 compressions per minute
100 to 120 compressions per minute
120 to 140 compressions per minute
80 to 100 compressions per minute
15. In which situation is automatic consent to provide first aid typically granted?
All unresponsive victims
Questions & Answers
1. All forms of shock have?
Sepsis
Decreased perfusion to tissue
Hypovolemia
2. If a first aider encounters a person with diabetes who is disoriented and
sweating profusely, what should they suspect and how should they respond?
They should suspect dehydration and offer water.
They should suspect high blood sugar levels and administer insulin.
They should suspect a heart attack and call for emergency services.
They should suspect low blood sugar levels and provide a source of
quick sugar.
3. During two-person adult CPR, _____ breath(s) should be given after every _____
chest compressions.
1; 15
1; 5
2; 30
2; 15
4. Describe how skin changes can indicate different medical conditions in a first
aid scenario.
Skin changes are only relevant for identifying hypothermia.
, Skin changes do not provide any useful information about a victim's
condition.
Skin changes only indicate the need for CPR.
Skin changes can indicate conditions like hypothermia, heat stroke,
or sudden illness, helping first aiders assess the victim's state.
5. What information should you provide to EMS personnel upon their arrival
after administering first aid?
only what happened
only what you observed about the victim
only what first aid you gave
all of the above
6. How do you quickly evaluate a patient's responsiveness?
Ask the person to tell you the time, the place, and who the person is.
Test the person's pupils with a penlight.
Assume that if the person doesn't look conscious, the person is
unresponsive.
Tap the person firmly on the shoulder and loudly ask, "Are you
okay?"
7. Why is calling 911 considered the primary role in the EMS system during an
emergency?
Calling 911 initiates the emergency response and ensures that
professional help is on the way.
It informs the dispatcher about the victim's medical history.
It allows you to provide immediate care to the victim.
, It helps in diagnosing the victim's condition.
8. Describe the significance of understanding bloodborne pathogens in first aid
situations.
Only trained medical professionals need to understand bloodborne
pathogens.
Understanding bloodborne pathogens is crucial for ensuring the
safety of the first aider and preventing disease transmission.
First aiders should ignore bloodborne pathogens to focus on
immediate care.
Bloodborne pathogens are irrelevant in first aid situations.
9. Where do the greatest number of disabling injuries occur?
at work
in the home
in a vehicle
at the gym
10. Which of the following is/are changeable risk factors of heart disease?
smoking
high blood pressure
physical inactivity
all of the above
11. What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for
an adult during CPR?
, 20:2
30:2
5:1
15:2
12. In which location do most nonfatal injuries occur according to the text?
schools
workplaces
public places
homes
13. The recommended rate for performing chest compressions on all victims is
60 - 80 compressions per minute.
100 - 120 compressions per minute.
40 - 60 compressions per minute.
80 - 100 compressions per minute.
14. What is the recommended compression rate for adult CPR?
60 to 80 compressions per minute
100 to 120 compressions per minute
120 to 140 compressions per minute
80 to 100 compressions per minute
15. In which situation is automatic consent to provide first aid typically granted?
All unresponsive victims
