Study Guide for NSC First Aid Certification Exam Questions & Answers
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Course
NSC First Aid
Institution
NSC First Aid
What is the recommended amount of time to wash your hands? - ANSWER20 seconds
(Wet, apply soap and rub your hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds and then rinse with running water.)
What is the first question you must ask before you respond to any first aid situation? - ANSWERSafety of th...
Study Guide for NSC First Aid
Certification Exam Questions & Answers
What is the recommended amount of time to wash your hands? - ANSWER20 seconds
(Wet, apply soap and rub your hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds and then
rinse with running water.)
What is the first question you must ask before you respond to any first aid situation? -
ANSWERSafety of the scene
(Ensuring the safety of the scene is critical. Avoid making yourself another injured/ill
person.)
Which of the following are considered personal protective equipment? -
ANSWERGloves
Mask
Eye shield
You notice that a person has experienced a significant amount of blood loss, has pale
skin color, and is becoming confused. What is most likely the cause? - ANSWERShock
(This is a classic presentation of shock because of blood loss, and is a medical
emergency. Other causes of shock include infection, severe allergic reactions, severe
dehydration, and heart problems.)
You are eating in a restaurant when a woman cries out. Her six-month-old child is
turning blue around the mouth. He appears to be gagging but is not able to cry or take a
breath. An older child had just given him some marbles to play with. What is the next
step? - ANSWERDeliver back blows and chest thrusts
(Do not perform a blind finger sweep, as it may push the foreign body father into the
airway. CPR is not indicated at this point.)
You are performing CPR on an infant when a second rescuer appears. What is the next
step in management? - ANSWERHave the second rescuer help with CPR, to minimize
fatigue
You are treating a pediatric cardiac arrest patient. Where do you place the AED pads on
an infant? - ANSWERChest and back
When performing CPR you check for breathing. How long should this check last? -
ANSWERNo longer than 10 seconds
You find a child that is unresponsive. After yelling for help, you check and find the child
is not breathing. What is the next step? - ANSWERDeliver 30 chest compressions
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