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