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