How to administer basic first aid
  • 1. What is the first step in administering first aid?
A) Ensure the scene is safe
B) Ask the person what happened
C) Start CPR immediately
D) Call 911
  • 2. What does CPR stand for?
A) Critical Pulmonary Relief
B) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
C) Cardiac Pulmonary Response
D) Cardio Pressure Recovery
  • 3. What is the compression rate for CPR?
A) 120-140 compressions per minute
B) 80-100 compressions per minute
C) 100-120 compressions per minute
D) 60-80 compressions per minute
  • 4. What is the depth of chest compressions for an adult?
A) 0.5 inches
B) At least 2 inches
C) 1 inch
D) 1.5 inches
  • 5. What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR?
A) 30 compressions to 2 breaths
B) 30 compressions to 1 breath
C) 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D) 15 compressions to 2 breaths
  • 6. How do you treat a minor burn?
A) Apply butter to the burn
B) Apply ice directly to the burn
C) Run cool water over the burn
D) Pop any blisters
  • 7. What is the first step in treating a nosebleed?
A) Pinch the soft part of the nose
B) Pack the nose with gauze immediately
C) Lie the person down
D) Tilt the head back
  • 8. What is the recovery position used for?
A) To stop bleeding
B) To stabilize a broken bone
C) To keep the airway open
D) To treat a burn
  • 9. How do you treat a sprain?
A) RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
B) Massage, Heat, Elevation, Rest
C) Rest, Ice, Exercise, Elevation
D) Heat, Massage, Compression, Exercise
  • 10. What is the universal sign for choking?
A) Hands clutching the throat
B) Lying down
C) Waving arms wildly
D) Pointing to the chest
  • 11. How do you perform the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult?
A) Chest thrusts only
B) Gentle pats on the back
C) Back blows only
D) Abdominal thrusts above the navel
  • 12. What is anaphylaxis?
A) A mild rash
B) A severe allergic reaction
C) A broken bone
D) A common cold
  • 13. What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
A) Epinephrine injection (EpiPen)
B) Drinking water
C) Antihistamines only
D) Cool compress
  • 14. What should you do if someone is having a seizure?
A) Hold them down
B) Put something in their mouth
C) Give them water
D) Protect their head and clear the area
  • 15. What is the first step in controlling bleeding?
A) Apply a tourniquet immediately
B) Elevate the wound above the heart
C) Clean the wound with antiseptic
D) Apply direct pressure to the wound
  • 16. What is a sign of a stroke?
A) Sudden weakness on one side of the body
B) Slight blurred vision
C) Gradual headache
D) Mild dizziness
  • 17. What does FAST stand for in stroke recognition?
A) Feeling, Arms, Speech, Time
B) Face, Arms, Speech, Time
C) Face, Action, Speech, Talk
D) Feeling, Action, Speech, Talk
  • 18. How should you treat a suspected fracture?
A) Encourage movement
B) Attempt to straighten the limb
C) Immobilize the injured area
D) Apply heat to the area
  • 19. What is hypothermia?
A) Dangerously low body temperature
B) Mild fever
C) Sunburn
D) Dangerously high body temperature
  • 20. How do you treat hypothermia?
A) Rub their limbs vigorously
B) Submerge them in hot water
C) Warm the person gradually
D) Give them alcohol
  • 21. What is heatstroke?
A) Dehydration
B) A life-threatening condition caused by overheating
C) Muscle cramps due to heat
D) A mild case of sunburn
  • 22. How do you treat heatstroke?
A) Encourage physical activity
B) Wrap them in warm blankets
C) Cool the person down quickly
D) Give them hot liquids
  • 23. What is the purpose of a tourniquet?
A) To relieve pain
B) To stop severe bleeding
C) To immobilize a fracture
D) To clean a wound
  • 24. When should you use a tourniquet?
A) For nosebleeds
B) For sprains
C) When direct pressure fails to control severe bleeding
D) For minor cuts and scrapes
  • 25. What is the first step when encountering an unconscious person?
A) Call 911
B) Check for responsiveness
C) Move the person to a safer location
D) Immediately start chest compressions
  • 26. What is the Good Samaritan Law designed to do?
A) Punish those who provide inadequate care
B) Guarantee payment for first aid services
C) Protect those who help in an emergency
D) Require everyone to be trained in first aid
  • 27. What is the first step in using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
A) Call 911
B) Turn on the AED
C) Apply the pads immediately
D) Start chest compressions
  • 28. Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?
A) Upper right chest and lower left side
B) Both on the back
C) Both on the chest
D) One on the chest and one on the stomach
  • 29. What does SAMPLE stand for when taking a patient history?
A) Symptoms, Age, Medical history, Prescription drugs, Eating habits, Explanation
B) Signs, Allergies, Medications, Problems, Lifestyle, Examination
C) Symptoms, Age, Medications, Previous injuries, Environment, Explanation
D) Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past Illnesses, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the incident
  • 30. If a person is having a diabetic emergency and is conscious, what should you give them?
A) Insulin
B) A high-protein snack
C) Water
D) Something sugary, like juice or candy
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