FREE NC-BLET First Responder Medical Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

Upon arriving at the scene of a medical emergency, what is the very first priority for a first responder?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe for responders and the victim.

Answer

Begin chest compressions on the victim.

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Check the victim for a pulse.

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Immediately apply a tourniquet.

Question 2

What is the first and most effective method for controlling severe external bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Applying direct, firm pressure to the wound.

Answer

Applying a tourniquet above the wound.

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Elevating the injured limb above the heart.

Answer

Applying pressure to a nearby pressure point.

Question 3

Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of a person going into shock?

Accepted Answer

Pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse.

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Flushed, warm skin and a slow, bounding pulse.

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High blood pressure and deep, regular breathing.

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A sudden high fever and constricted pupils.

Question 4

What is the correct rate and depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an adult?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute at a depth of at least 2 inches.

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80-100 compressions per minute at a depth of 1 inch.

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120-140 compressions per minute at a depth of 3 inches.

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60-80 compressions per minute at a depth of 1.5 inches.

Question 5

You encounter an unconscious adult victim with life-threatening injuries. Under which legal principle can you provide medical care?

Accepted Answer

Implied consent

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Expressed consent

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Informed consent

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The Good Samaritan Act

Question 6

In a mass casualty incident, a victim who has a minor laceration and is walking around would be triaged into which category?

Accepted Answer

Minor (Green)

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Immediate (Red)

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Delayed (Yellow)

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Deceased/Expectant (Black)

Question 7

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious person?

Accepted Answer

The tongue

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A foreign object

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Blood or vomit

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Swelling from an allergic reaction