NSC ADVANCED FIRST AID, CPR
& AED EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST AND COMPLETE GUIDE
"Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Initial assessment
2. Secondary assessment
3. Monitor for change"
"Initial Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER=> Check for life-threatening conditions
Move only if - immediate danger or cannot give lifesaving care"
"How to check for responsiveness - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tap on shoulder and ask "Are you
okay?", doesn't respond then call 9-1-1 and provide care"
"AVPU Scale - CORRECT ANSWER=> Alert
Verbal - Response to verbal
Painful - Responses to pain
Unresponsive"
"Initial Assessment Steps - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Check for responsiveness and normal
breathing
2. Unresponsive - Call 9-1-1, if unresponsive and not breathing provide BLS
3. Breathing - Check for severe bleeding and other threats
4. Care for life threatening conditions"
"Recovery Position - CORRECT ANSWER=> Keeps airway open, allows fluids to drain, prevents
from inhaling stomach contents
HAINES
,High Arm IN Endangered Spine
Extend arms over victim's head, position arm closest to you over victim's chest, bend victim's
leg closest to you at the knee, put forearm under victim's shoulder while supporting the neck
and carefully roll, bend both legs and open mouth"
"SAMPLE - CORRECT ANSWER=> Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Previous problems
Last food or drink
Events"
"Physical Exam - CORRECT ANSWER=> Head to toe
DOTS
Deformities
Open injuries and wounds
Tenderness
Swelling"
"Universal sign of choking - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hands around the throat"
"Choking care for Responsive Adult and Child - CORRECT ANSWER=> 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"
"Choking care for Responsive Infant - CORRECT ANSWER=> 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"
"Effects of blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> causes a decrease in oxygen supply to the body;
blood pressure drops; heart pumps faster to compensate for the decreased volume and BP;
body will attempt to clot the blood to halt bleeding; usually requiring 6-7 minutes; uncontrolled,
bleeding can result in shock and death"
, "Class 1 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> Up to 15%"
"Class 2 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> 15-30%"
"Class 3 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> 30-40%
At 30% body can no longer compensate"
"Class 4 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> >40%"
"Types of External Bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Arterial
2. Venous
3. Capillary"
"Controlling bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER=> Apply direct pressure and raise above the head"
"Symptoms of internal bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER=> Abdomen - tender, swollen, bruised, hard
Blood vomited or present in urine or stool
Cool, clammy skin, pale, ashen, or bluish
Thirst
Confusion or lightheadness"
"Shock - Severe blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> Not enough oxygen-rich blood reaching organs,
life-threatening, may develop quickly or gradually"
"Common Types of Shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Hypovolemic
2. Cardiogenic
3. Neurogenic
4. Anaphylactic"
"First Aid for Shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Check responsiveness
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Lie on back
4. Feet 6-12" above ground"
"First Aid for Anaphylactic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Call 9-1-1
2. Help administer epi-pen"
& AED EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST AND COMPLETE GUIDE
"Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Initial assessment
2. Secondary assessment
3. Monitor for change"
"Initial Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER=> Check for life-threatening conditions
Move only if - immediate danger or cannot give lifesaving care"
"How to check for responsiveness - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tap on shoulder and ask "Are you
okay?", doesn't respond then call 9-1-1 and provide care"
"AVPU Scale - CORRECT ANSWER=> Alert
Verbal - Response to verbal
Painful - Responses to pain
Unresponsive"
"Initial Assessment Steps - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Check for responsiveness and normal
breathing
2. Unresponsive - Call 9-1-1, if unresponsive and not breathing provide BLS
3. Breathing - Check for severe bleeding and other threats
4. Care for life threatening conditions"
"Recovery Position - CORRECT ANSWER=> Keeps airway open, allows fluids to drain, prevents
from inhaling stomach contents
HAINES
,High Arm IN Endangered Spine
Extend arms over victim's head, position arm closest to you over victim's chest, bend victim's
leg closest to you at the knee, put forearm under victim's shoulder while supporting the neck
and carefully roll, bend both legs and open mouth"
"SAMPLE - CORRECT ANSWER=> Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Previous problems
Last food or drink
Events"
"Physical Exam - CORRECT ANSWER=> Head to toe
DOTS
Deformities
Open injuries and wounds
Tenderness
Swelling"
"Universal sign of choking - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hands around the throat"
"Choking care for Responsive Adult and Child - CORRECT ANSWER=> 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"
"Choking care for Responsive Infant - CORRECT ANSWER=> 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"
"Effects of blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> causes a decrease in oxygen supply to the body;
blood pressure drops; heart pumps faster to compensate for the decreased volume and BP;
body will attempt to clot the blood to halt bleeding; usually requiring 6-7 minutes; uncontrolled,
bleeding can result in shock and death"
, "Class 1 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> Up to 15%"
"Class 2 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> 15-30%"
"Class 3 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> 30-40%
At 30% body can no longer compensate"
"Class 4 blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> >40%"
"Types of External Bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Arterial
2. Venous
3. Capillary"
"Controlling bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER=> Apply direct pressure and raise above the head"
"Symptoms of internal bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER=> Abdomen - tender, swollen, bruised, hard
Blood vomited or present in urine or stool
Cool, clammy skin, pale, ashen, or bluish
Thirst
Confusion or lightheadness"
"Shock - Severe blood loss - CORRECT ANSWER=> Not enough oxygen-rich blood reaching organs,
life-threatening, may develop quickly or gradually"
"Common Types of Shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Hypovolemic
2. Cardiogenic
3. Neurogenic
4. Anaphylactic"
"First Aid for Shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Check responsiveness
2. Call 9-1-1
3. Lie on back
4. Feet 6-12" above ground"
"First Aid for Anaphylactic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Call 9-1-1
2. Help administer epi-pen"
