Accidents and Emergency Situations Quiz

Test your knowledge on handling accidents & emergencies. Questions cover CPR, bleeding control, heart attacks, strokes & more.

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What should you do first in the event of a car accident?

Check for injuries and call emergency services

Exchange insurance information

Move the vehicles off the road

Take photographs of the scene

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort

Sudden dizziness or fainting

Shortness of breath

Persistent headache

What is the universal emergency telephone number in many countries?

999

911

112

000

What does the acronym 'CPR' stand for in first aid?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Critical Patient Recovery

Cardiac Pacing and Respiration

Cardiovascular Performance Restoration

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

Sudden confusion or trouble speaking

Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg

Sudden severe chest pain

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

What does the 'P' stand for in the acronym 'ABCDE' used for emergency assessment?

Pulse

Pressure

Pupils

Pain

What is the recommended first aid for a severe bleeding wound?

Elevate the wound and apply pressure

Immediately wash the wound with water

Apply a tourniquet above the wound

Apply a cold compress

In a fire emergency, what is the correct order of actions according to the 'R.A.C.E.' acronym?

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Rescue, Alert, Contain, Evacuate

Remove, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis?

Rapid heartbeat

Low blood sugar

Low blood pressure

High fever

#10

What should you do if someone is experiencing a seizure?

Hold them down to prevent injury

Put something in their mouth to prevent biting their tongue

Clear the area around them to prevent injury

Give them water to drink

#11

Which of the following is NOT a method for controlling bleeding?

Applying direct pressure to the wound

Applying a tourniquet above the wound

Elevating the wound above the heart

Applying ice to the wound

#12

What is the first step in performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking person?

Performing chest thrusts

Checking for consciousness

Delivering five back blows

Determining if the person can cough or speak

#13

What is the purpose of the 'ABC' protocol in emergency first aid?

To assess the patient's level of consciousness

To maintain the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation

To apply pressure to control bleeding

To immobilize any injured limbs

#14

What is the correct position to place an unconscious person in, if you suspect a spinal injury?

Supine position with legs elevated

Prone position with head to the side

Semi-Fowler's position

Neutral position with head and neck stabilized

#15

What should you do if someone has been bitten by a venomous snake?

Apply a tourniquet above the bite

Cut open the wound and suck out the venom

Apply ice to the wound

Keep the affected limb immobilized and seek medical help immediately

#16

What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an adult?

15 compressions to 1 breath

30 compressions to 2 breaths

100 compressions to 10 breaths

50 compressions to 5 breaths

#17

What is the first step in providing aid to a victim of an electrical shock?

Removing the source of electricity

Checking for breathing and pulse

Applying cold compresses to burns

Administering CPR