NSC Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED
Questions and Answers
1. 10 Body Systems - ANS-1. Respiratory
2. Cardiovascular
3. Nervous
4. Musculoskeletal
5. Integumentary
6. Gastrointestinal
7. Endocrine
8. Immune
9. Urinary
10. Reproductive
2. 1st degree - ANS-Superficial burns
Damage only the outer skin layer
3. 2nd degree - ANS-Partial-thickness burn
Damages deeper layers
Blisters present
Depending on size, may require medical attention
4. 3rd degree - ANS-Full thickness burn
Damages all layers
5. 4 Ways Poison Enters the Body - ANS-Swallow
Injected
Inhaled
Absorbed
6. A&O (Alert and Oriented X4) - ANS-Person (Do they know who they are?)
Place (Where are they?)
Time (What time of day is it?)
Disposition (Do they know what happened?)
7. Abandoment - ANS-If you leave victim and injury or illness becomes worse
Justified reasons: Exhaustion, imminent danger, or replacement comes (equal or
higher skill level)
8. Abdominal Injuries - ANS-Closed or open
Blow to abdomen
Internal or external bleeding
Needs immediate medical attention
9. Altered Mental Status - ANS-Changes in normal behavior
Sign or results of injury or illness
Common Causes:
stroke
seizures
, head injury
fever
poison
diabetic emergency
10.Amputation - ANS-Control bleeding, care for victim and wound
Then recover and care for amputated part
-wrap severed part in sterile dry dressing
-place in plastic bag, sealed
-Place in another container of ice
-emergency personal
11.Anatomic - ANS-"Buddy Taping"
Bandage uninjured leg, toe, or finger to injured one
12.Angina - ANS-Chest pain caused by heart disease
Pain lasts a few minutes
People know if they have it
Prescribed meds
13.Aspirin and Heart Attack - ANS-Chew one uncoated adult aspirin
14.Assessing a Burn - ANS-What type of burn is it? (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
How extensive?
What specific body area?
15.Assessment - ANS-1. Initial assessment
2. Secondary assessment
3. Monitor for change
16.Assessment (SAMPLE) for Musculoskeletal Injuries - ANS-Initial assessment first - life
threatening conditions
Perform physical exam
Mechanism of Injury
Ask for history
Do no move unnecessarily
17.Assessment of Head and Spinal Injuries - ANS-Mechanism of injury
Focus on physical exam
Recognize possibility of head/spinal injury
18.AVPU Scale - ANS-Alert
Verbal - Response to verbal
Painful - Responses to pain
Unresponsive
19.Avulsion - ANS-Try to move into normal position
Control bleeding
Provide wound care
If completely separate, treat as amputation
20.Bloodborne Diseases - ANS-1. HIV
2. Hep B (Has vaccine)
3. Hep C
21.Blow to Eye - ANS-1. If eye is bleeding or leaking fluids - CALL 911
, 2. Cold pack with barrier (up to 15 min)
3. Lie still, cover uninjured eye
4. Seek medical attention
22.Bones, Joints, Muscle Injuries - ANS-Most common injuries
Caused by blow, impact, fall, sports
23.Brain Injury - ANS-May occur with blow to head
Likely with skull fracture
Range of signs and symptoms, signs may progress
911 (immediately if nausea, vomiting, headache, seizures, vision or speech
problems, changing levels of responsiveness present)
Suspected spinal injury
24.Broken Ribs - ANS-Typically from trauma
Lower ribs and side weaker - more common injuries
Sever pain, dislocation, swelling
Injuries to lungs or underlying organs can be damaging as well
Always call 911
25.Cardiovascular System - ANS-Primary Organs: Heart, blood, blood vessels
Transport blood to lungs
Regulates body temperature
Fluid balance
Emergencies: Any condition that affects respiratory, severe bleeding, stroke, heart
attack
26.Chest, Abdomen, Pelvic Injuries - ANS-Blunt force trauma or penetrating
Can be life-threatening
Shock
Always call 911
27.Choking care for Responsive Adult and Child - ANS-1. Consent
2. 9-1-1
3. Stand behind with one leg in between theirs
4. Locate navel, create fist with hand above navel
5. Grasp fist with other hand and thrust inward and upward
28.Choking care for Responsive Infant - ANS-1. 5 back blows
2. Check for expelled object
3. 5 chest thrusts
4. Continue cycle, if alone call 9-1-1 after 1 minute
29.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ANS-Includes emphysema and
chronic bronchitis
May cause respiratory problems
Follow first aid for respiratory distress
30.Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale - ANS-1. Ask victim to smile
2. Ask victim to close eyes and raise both arms out in front of body
3. Ask victim to repeat a sentence "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
31.Class 1 blood loss - ANS-Up to 15%
32.Class 2 blood loss - ANS-15-30%
Questions and Answers
1. 10 Body Systems - ANS-1. Respiratory
2. Cardiovascular
3. Nervous
4. Musculoskeletal
5. Integumentary
6. Gastrointestinal
7. Endocrine
8. Immune
9. Urinary
10. Reproductive
2. 1st degree - ANS-Superficial burns
Damage only the outer skin layer
3. 2nd degree - ANS-Partial-thickness burn
Damages deeper layers
Blisters present
Depending on size, may require medical attention
4. 3rd degree - ANS-Full thickness burn
Damages all layers
5. 4 Ways Poison Enters the Body - ANS-Swallow
Injected
Inhaled
Absorbed
6. A&O (Alert and Oriented X4) - ANS-Person (Do they know who they are?)
Place (Where are they?)
Time (What time of day is it?)
Disposition (Do they know what happened?)
7. Abandoment - ANS-If you leave victim and injury or illness becomes worse
Justified reasons: Exhaustion, imminent danger, or replacement comes (equal or
higher skill level)
8. Abdominal Injuries - ANS-Closed or open
Blow to abdomen
Internal or external bleeding
Needs immediate medical attention
9. Altered Mental Status - ANS-Changes in normal behavior
Sign or results of injury or illness
Common Causes:
stroke
seizures
, head injury
fever
poison
diabetic emergency
10.Amputation - ANS-Control bleeding, care for victim and wound
Then recover and care for amputated part
-wrap severed part in sterile dry dressing
-place in plastic bag, sealed
-Place in another container of ice
-emergency personal
11.Anatomic - ANS-"Buddy Taping"
Bandage uninjured leg, toe, or finger to injured one
12.Angina - ANS-Chest pain caused by heart disease
Pain lasts a few minutes
People know if they have it
Prescribed meds
13.Aspirin and Heart Attack - ANS-Chew one uncoated adult aspirin
14.Assessing a Burn - ANS-What type of burn is it? (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
How extensive?
What specific body area?
15.Assessment - ANS-1. Initial assessment
2. Secondary assessment
3. Monitor for change
16.Assessment (SAMPLE) for Musculoskeletal Injuries - ANS-Initial assessment first - life
threatening conditions
Perform physical exam
Mechanism of Injury
Ask for history
Do no move unnecessarily
17.Assessment of Head and Spinal Injuries - ANS-Mechanism of injury
Focus on physical exam
Recognize possibility of head/spinal injury
18.AVPU Scale - ANS-Alert
Verbal - Response to verbal
Painful - Responses to pain
Unresponsive
19.Avulsion - ANS-Try to move into normal position
Control bleeding
Provide wound care
If completely separate, treat as amputation
20.Bloodborne Diseases - ANS-1. HIV
2. Hep B (Has vaccine)
3. Hep C
21.Blow to Eye - ANS-1. If eye is bleeding or leaking fluids - CALL 911
, 2. Cold pack with barrier (up to 15 min)
3. Lie still, cover uninjured eye
4. Seek medical attention
22.Bones, Joints, Muscle Injuries - ANS-Most common injuries
Caused by blow, impact, fall, sports
23.Brain Injury - ANS-May occur with blow to head
Likely with skull fracture
Range of signs and symptoms, signs may progress
911 (immediately if nausea, vomiting, headache, seizures, vision or speech
problems, changing levels of responsiveness present)
Suspected spinal injury
24.Broken Ribs - ANS-Typically from trauma
Lower ribs and side weaker - more common injuries
Sever pain, dislocation, swelling
Injuries to lungs or underlying organs can be damaging as well
Always call 911
25.Cardiovascular System - ANS-Primary Organs: Heart, blood, blood vessels
Transport blood to lungs
Regulates body temperature
Fluid balance
Emergencies: Any condition that affects respiratory, severe bleeding, stroke, heart
attack
26.Chest, Abdomen, Pelvic Injuries - ANS-Blunt force trauma or penetrating
Can be life-threatening
Shock
Always call 911
27.Choking care for Responsive Adult and Child - ANS-1. Consent
2. 9-1-1
3. Stand behind with one leg in between theirs
4. Locate navel, create fist with hand above navel
5. Grasp fist with other hand and thrust inward and upward
28.Choking care for Responsive Infant - ANS-1. 5 back blows
2. Check for expelled object
3. 5 chest thrusts
4. Continue cycle, if alone call 9-1-1 after 1 minute
29.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ANS-Includes emphysema and
chronic bronchitis
May cause respiratory problems
Follow first aid for respiratory distress
30.Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale - ANS-1. Ask victim to smile
2. Ask victim to close eyes and raise both arms out in front of body
3. Ask victim to repeat a sentence "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"
31.Class 1 blood loss - ANS-Up to 15%
32.Class 2 blood loss - ANS-15-30%
