1. What is the primary goal of first aid?
a) Provide immediate medical treatment
b) Prevent further injury or harm
c) Administer medication
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Prevent further injury or harm
2. What does CPR stand for?
a) Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
b) Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
c) Cardiac Pressure Release
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
3. Which of the following situations requires immediate activation of emergency medical
services (EMS)?
a) Minor cut or scrape
b) Mild sprained ankle
c) Suspected heart attack
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Suspected heart attack
4. What should you do if someone is choking and unable to speak or breathe?
a) Offer them water to drink
b) Slap them on the back
c) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
5. When providing first aid to someone with severe bleeding, what should you do first?
a) Apply a tourniquet
b) Elevate the injured limb
c) Apply direct pressure to the wound
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Apply direct pressure to the wound
6. Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?
a) Chest pain or discomfort
b) Headache
c) Fatigue
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Chest pain or discomfort
7. True or False: It is important to remove a lodged object from a person's throat during a
choking emergency.
Answer: False
8. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?
a) 5 compressions to 2 ventilations
b) 15 compressions to 1 ventilation
c) 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
d) None of the above
Answer: c) 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
9. When providing first aid for a burn, what is the best initial step?
a) Apply ice directly to the burn
b) Immerse the burn in cold water
c) Cover the burn with a bandage
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Immerse the burn in cold water
10. What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions during CPR on an
adult?
a) Lower half of the sternum (breastbone)
b) Upper half of the sternum (breastbone)
c) Lower abdomen
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Lower half of the sternum (breastbone)
11. True or False: You should remove an impaled object from a wound.
Answer: False
12. What is the first step in the "ABC" approach to first aid?
a) Assess the situation
b) Activate emergency medical services (EMS)
c) Perform chest compressions
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Assess the situation
13. What should you do if someone is experiencing an allergic reaction and has difficulty
breathing?
a) Offer them water to drink
b) Apply a tourniquet
c) Administer an epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Administer an epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen)
14. When providing first aid for a nosebleed, what is the recommended action?
a) Tilt the head back
b) Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward
c) Apply a cold compress to the back of the neck
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward
15. True or False: A fracture should be immobilized by splinting the injured area.
Answer: True
16. What should you do if someone is having a seizure?
a) Restrain them to prevent movement
b) Place a spoon in their mouth to prevent biting their tongue
c) Clear the area of hazards and protect their head
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Clear the area of hazards and protect their head
17. How should you treat a minor burn?
a) Apply ice directly to the burn
b) Cover the burn with a dry, sterile dressing
c) Pop any blisters that have formed
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Cover the burn with a
dry, sterile dressing
18. True or False: It is recommended to induce vomiting if someone has ingested a potentially
harmful substance.
Answer: False
19. What is the correct order of steps in the recovery position?
a) Place the person on their back, lift their chin, and tilt their head
b) Place the person on their side, ensure the airway is open, and support the head and neck
c) Place the person on their stomach, elevate their legs, and check for breathing
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Place the person on their side, ensure the airway is open, and support the head
and neck
20. What is the recommended treatment for a sprained ankle?
a) Apply heat to reduce swelling
b) Massage the affected area vigorously
c) Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
21. True or False: It is necessary to remove a bee stinger immediately after a sting.
Answer: True
22. What should you do if someone is experiencing a diabetic emergency and is conscious?
a) Offer them water to drink
b) Administer insulin injection
c) Provide them with sugary foods or drinks
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Provide them with sugary foods or drinks
23. When providing first aid for a head injury, what should you do if the person is unconscious
but breathing?
a) Move them to a more comfortable position
b) Apply a cold compress directly to the head
c) Keep them still and monitor their vital signs
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Keep them still and monitor their vital signs
24. What should you do if someone is experiencing heat exhaustion?
a) Wrap them in a warm blanket
b) Give them a cold shower
c) Move them to a cool place, loosen tight clothing, and provide fluids
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Move them to a cool place, loosen tight clothing, and provide fluids
25. True or False: It is important to elevate a suspected fractured limb.
Answer: False
26. What should you do if someone has a foreign object lodged in their eye?
a) Rub the eye to dislodge the object
b) Flush the eye with water or sterile saline solution
c) Apply pressure to the eye to stop bleeding
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Flush the eye with water or sterile saline solution
27. What should you do if someone is experiencing an asthma attack and has a prescribed
inhaler?
a) Use their inhaler for them
b) Encourage them to take deep breaths
c) Offer them water to drink
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Use their inhaler for them
28. True or False: It is recommended to remove a bee stinger using tweezers or your fingers.
Answer: True
29. What should you do if someone has been bitten by a venomous snake?
a) Apply a tourniquet above the bite
b) Suck out the venom from the wound
c) Keep the person still and seek immediate medical assistance
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Keep the person still and seek immediate medical assistance
30. How should you treat a nosebleed that does not stop after several minutes?
a) Tilt the head back
b) Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward
c) Apply a cold compress to the back of the neck
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward