Basic First Aid for Common Injuries Quiz

Test your knowledge with these essential first aid questions on bleeding, burns, allergic reactions, CPR, choking, seizures, heart attacks, and more.

#1

What is the first step to take when assisting someone who is bleeding?

Apply pressure to the wound
Elevate the injured area
Clean the wound with alcohol
Apply ice to the wound
#2

Which of the following is the correct way to treat a minor burn?

Apply butter or oil
Run cold water over the burn
Wrap the burn tightly with a bandage
Pop any blisters that form
#3

What is the recommended way to treat a nosebleed?

Tilt the head back
Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward
Blow forcefully through the nose
Apply pressure to the temples
#4

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

Nausea or vomiting
Dilated pupils
Confusion or disorientation
Loss of consciousness
#5

What is the first thing you should do if someone is experiencing a heart attack?

Give them aspirin to chew
Offer them a glass of water
Encourage them to take deep breaths
Call emergency services immediately
#6

What is the correct way to treat a sprained ankle?

Apply heat immediately
Massage the area vigorously
Elevate the ankle and apply ice
Continue walking on the injured ankle to avoid stiffness
#7

What is the proper treatment for a dislocated joint?

Try to pop the joint back into place yourself
Apply heat to the joint
Immobilize the joint and seek medical help
Continue to move the joint to prevent stiffness
#8

What should you do if someone is experiencing a heat-related illness?

Give them a warm blanket
Encourage them to exercise vigorously
Move them to a cool place and apply cold compresses
Give them hot soup to drink
#9

What should you do if someone is experiencing a seizure?

Restrain them to prevent injury
Place something in their mouth to prevent biting their tongue
Move objects away from them and cushion their head
Pour water over their face to wake them up
#10

What is the first step to take when assisting someone who is choking?

Perform abdominal thrusts
Give them a drink of water
Encourage them to cough
Ask them to lie down
#11

What is the first thing you should do if someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction?

Give them water to drink
Remove any triggers if possible
Wait and see if the reaction resolves on its own
Administer an epinephrine injection (EpiPen)
#12

When providing CPR to an adult, what is the correct compression-to-breath ratio?

30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 2 breaths
5 compressions to 1 breath
100 compressions to 5 breaths
#13

When should a tourniquet be applied to control bleeding?

As soon as any bleeding is noticed
Only as a last resort when other methods fail
Immediately after the injury occurs
After 10 minutes of applying direct pressure
#14

What is the correct method to help someone who is choking but still able to cough?

Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts
Encourage them to drink water quickly
Offer them a piece of bread to swallow
Do nothing and wait for them to clear their throat
#15

Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke?

Pale, clammy skin
Shivering
Hot, red skin
Slow, shallow breathing
#16

What is the correct way to remove a tick?

Cover it with petroleum jelly
Grasp it with tweezers and pull straight out
Burn it with a match
Squeeze it between your fingers
#17

What is the recommended action if someone is experiencing an asthma attack?

Encourage them to take deep breaths
Move them to a smoky area to clear their airways
Administer their prescribed inhaler if available
Offer them a glass of water to drink
#18

What should you do if someone ingests a poisonous substance?

Induce vomiting immediately
Offer them food to dilute the poison
Call poison control or emergency services
Ignore it and wait for symptoms to appear
#19

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort
Difficulty breathing
Numbness or tingling in the arm
Sudden loss of vision
#20

What should you do if someone is experiencing a diabetic emergency and is conscious?

Give them insulin
Administer sugar or a sugary drink
Make them lie down
Restrict their fluid intake
#21

Which of the following should NOT be removed if someone has been impaled by an object?

The object itself
Any clothing covering the impaled area
Jewelry around the area
The victim's shoes
#22

If someone is having a seizure, what should you do?

Restrain them to prevent injury
Place something in their mouth to prevent biting their tongue
Move objects away from them and cushion their head
Pour water over their face to wake them up
#23

If someone has suffered a snake bite, what should you do?

Cut the wound and suck out the venom
Apply a tourniquet above the bite
Keep the person calm and still, and seek medical help immediately
Apply ice directly to the wound
#24

What is the appropriate treatment for a jellyfish sting?

Pour vinegar over the sting area
Rub the area vigorously with a towel
Apply fresh water and salt
Apply ice directly to the sting area
#25

What is the first step in providing first aid for a severe bleeding injury?

Apply direct pressure to the wound
Elevate the injured area
Remove any foreign objects from the wound
Administer pain medication

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