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