Basic First Aid Assessment and Response Quiz

Test your knowledge on first aid assessment and response with these emergency medicine questions. Learn life-saving skills now!

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What is the first step in assessing a person's condition in first aid?

Check for responsiveness

Check for breathing

Check for pulse

Check for bleeding

What does the 'ABC' in the ABC assessment stand for in first aid?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assess, Bandage, Care

Apply, Bind, Cover

Assist, Bandage, Control

What is the universal sign for choking in first aid?

Clutching the throat with one or both hands

Holding the stomach

Pointing to the mouth

Covering the face with both hands

What is the first thing you should do when encountering a bleeding wound?

Apply pressure to the wound

Clean the wound with soap and water

Remove any foreign objects from the wound

Elevate the wound above the heart

What should you do if someone is choking and unable to speak or breathe?

Encourage them to drink water

Pat them on the back forcefully

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Wait for them to clear their throat

Which of the following is a sign of shock?

Flushed skin

Increased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Clear, rapid breathing

What is the correct order of steps in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

Check for responsiveness, call emergency services, begin chest compressions, give rescue breaths

Call emergency services, check for responsiveness, give rescue breaths, begin chest compressions

Check for responsiveness, begin chest compressions, give rescue breaths, call emergency services

Begin chest compressions, check for responsiveness, call emergency services, give rescue breaths

What should you do if you suspect someone is having a heart attack?

Give them aspirin

Offer them water to drink

Have them lie down and rest

Call emergency services immediately

What should you do if someone has a suspected head, neck, or back injury?

Move them to a more comfortable position

Keep them still and call for emergency medical help

Give them a neck massage to relax muscles

Have them walk around to assess the injury

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When should you remove an impaled object from a wound?

Immediately to stop bleeding

Only if it's easy to remove

Never, unless absolutely necessary for CPR

After applying pressure to the wound

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What should you do if someone has a severe burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

Pop any blisters that form

Remove any clothing sticking to the burn