NSC First Aid Test 3 Study Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When there are signs and symptoms of spinal nerve damage, what is your primary
responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER -Do not move the head or neck
What is the first step in performing a log roll on a spinal injured victim? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hold the victim's head with your hands over their ears.
When is it okay to move an unresponssive victim with a possible spinal injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER -You should not move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.
How should you preform spinal motion restriction with a victim of a possible brain injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Hold the victim's head with both hands to prevent movement of
neck or spine.
What is the first step in caring for a responsive victim with symptoms and signs of a brain
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER -Have the victim lie down.
What is the first step in caring for an unresponsive victim with signs and symptoms of a brain
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER -Call 9-1-1.
Will a severed spinal cord ever grow back and/or its function be restored? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No
Should you ever move the victim's head to put it back in line with their body when a spinal
injury is suspected? - CORRECT ANSWER -No
What is the first step in assessing a victim for head and spinal injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Check their head.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When there are signs and symptoms of spinal nerve damage, what is your primary
responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER -Do not move the head or neck
What is the first step in performing a log roll on a spinal injured victim? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Hold the victim's head with your hands over their ears.
When is it okay to move an unresponssive victim with a possible spinal injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER -You should not move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.
How should you preform spinal motion restriction with a victim of a possible brain injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Hold the victim's head with both hands to prevent movement of
neck or spine.
What is the first step in caring for a responsive victim with symptoms and signs of a brain
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER -Have the victim lie down.
What is the first step in caring for an unresponsive victim with signs and symptoms of a brain
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER -Call 9-1-1.
Will a severed spinal cord ever grow back and/or its function be restored? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No
Should you ever move the victim's head to put it back in line with their body when a spinal
injury is suspected? - CORRECT ANSWER -No
What is the first step in assessing a victim for head and spinal injuries? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Check their head.
