NSC FIRST AID, CPR & AED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+)
Sign of heatstroke - (ANSWER)hot, flushed skin
When to call 9-1-1 - (ANSWER)for any life-threatening condition
chest compression rate - (ANSWER)100 compressions per minute
protection method against all bloodborne diseases - (ANSWER)wear of gloves or
other barriers when blood or body fluid is present
step to take after scene is safe - 1st thing to do in initial assessment of victim -
(ANSWER)check for responsiveness
when no signs of trauma, put victim in shock position on... - (ANSWER)back, with
feet raised 6 to 12 inches
when victim feels chest discomfort, pressure or pain that does not go away, call -
(ANSWER)9-1-1 immediately
1st step for responsive victim of a swallowed poison without immediate threat to
life... - (ANSWER)call Poison Control Center
, 2
depth of chest compressions in CPR for an adult - (ANSWER)at least 2 inches
victim having a severe allergic reation to a bee sting may have... -
(ANSWER)difficulty breathing
move an unresponsive victim only if... - (ANSWER)scene is unsafe
put ice on a sprained ankle... - (ANSWER)for 20 minutes (or 10 if uncomfortable)
then off for at least 30 minutes
AED should be used on a non-breathing victim seen to collapse suddenly... -
(ANSWER)as soon as possible
first aid for a serious burn includes... - (ANSWER)putting a loose dressing on the
burn after cooling it
to control severe bleeding... - (ANSWER)put direct pressure on the wound
situation in which to put a non-trauma victim in the recovery position: -
(ANSWER)unresponsive and BREATHING
step to take when a choking victim is coughing... - (ANSWER)encourage
continued coughing to expel the object