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BCOT WEEK 4 PRACTICE EXAM Questions with Answers &
Rationales
1. The first priority when approaching an emergency situation
is:
A. Check responsiveness and ensure scene safety
B. Apply a tourniquet
C. Give water
D. Move the victim immediately without assessment
Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure the scene is safe and check responsiveness
before further care.
2. A victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally. The
rescuer should:
A. Activate EMS and begin CPR
B. Wait for family
C. Give oral fluids
D. Check pulse for 2 minutes before acting
Answer: A
Rationale: Activate emergency response and start CPR
immediately.
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3. The best way to control severe external bleeding is:
A. Apply direct pressure to the wound
B. Apply heat
C. Elevate the wound only
D. Give fluids by mouth
Answer: A
Rationale: Direct pressure is the primary method to control
bleeding.
4. If bleeding continues after direct pressure, the rescuer may:
A. Apply a tourniquet if trained, or apply additional pressure
and pressure points
B. Remove the dressing and start over
C. Give the victim a drink
D. Wash the wound with water only
Answer: A
Rationale: Additional measures include pressure points or a
tourniquet if direct pressure fails and trained.
5. A victim has a nosebleed. The correct action is to:
A. Have the victim sit forward and pinch the nostrils
B. Have the victim lie flat
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C. Tilt the head back
D. Insert a cotton swab deep into the nose
Answer: A
Rationale: Sit forward and pinch nostrils to prevent aspiration
and control bleeding.
6. Which of the following is a sign of shock?
A. Cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, and hypotension
B. Warm, flushed skin
C. Bradycardia and hypertension
D. Increased urine output
Answer: A
Rationale: Shock causes decreased perfusion—cool/clammy
skin, rapid heart rate, and low BP.
7. The best position for a conscious victim with shock and no
trauma is:
A. Supine with legs elevated about 12 inches
B. Sitting upright
C. Prone
D. Standing
BCOT WEEK 4 PRACTICE EXAM Questions with Answers &
Rationales
1. The first priority when approaching an emergency situation
is:
A. Check responsiveness and ensure scene safety
B. Apply a tourniquet
C. Give water
D. Move the victim immediately without assessment
Answer: A
Rationale: Ensure the scene is safe and check responsiveness
before further care.
2. A victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally. The
rescuer should:
A. Activate EMS and begin CPR
B. Wait for family
C. Give oral fluids
D. Check pulse for 2 minutes before acting
Answer: A
Rationale: Activate emergency response and start CPR
immediately.
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3. The best way to control severe external bleeding is:
A. Apply direct pressure to the wound
B. Apply heat
C. Elevate the wound only
D. Give fluids by mouth
Answer: A
Rationale: Direct pressure is the primary method to control
bleeding.
4. If bleeding continues after direct pressure, the rescuer may:
A. Apply a tourniquet if trained, or apply additional pressure
and pressure points
B. Remove the dressing and start over
C. Give the victim a drink
D. Wash the wound with water only
Answer: A
Rationale: Additional measures include pressure points or a
tourniquet if direct pressure fails and trained.
5. A victim has a nosebleed. The correct action is to:
A. Have the victim sit forward and pinch the nostrils
B. Have the victim lie flat
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C. Tilt the head back
D. Insert a cotton swab deep into the nose
Answer: A
Rationale: Sit forward and pinch nostrils to prevent aspiration
and control bleeding.
6. Which of the following is a sign of shock?
A. Cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, and hypotension
B. Warm, flushed skin
C. Bradycardia and hypertension
D. Increased urine output
Answer: A
Rationale: Shock causes decreased perfusion—cool/clammy
skin, rapid heart rate, and low BP.
7. The best position for a conscious victim with shock and no
trauma is:
A. Supine with legs elevated about 12 inches
B. Sitting upright
C. Prone
D. Standing
