Emergency Medical Situations Quiz
Test your knowledge on stroke, choking, CPR, burns, shock, and more. Learn vital first aid skills with this quiz on emergency medical situations.
#1
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates a patient experiencing a stroke?
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Sudden severe headache
Persistent cough
#2
What should you do if you encounter a conscious choking infant who is unable to cry or make sound?
Begin CPR immediately
Continue with abdominal thrusts
Begin back blows and chest thrusts
Apply pressure to the abdomen
#3
A diabetic patient is experiencing hypoglycemia. What is the first aid treatment?
Administer insulin
Administer glucagon
Provide food or drink high in sugar
Inject adrenaline
#4
Which of the following is a common cause of anaphylaxis?
A snake bite
A bee sting
A broken bone
A severe cut
#5
What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR for an adult?
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath
#6
How should you assess if a victim is breathing normally in an emergency situation?
Checking for signs of a pulse
Looking for rise and fall of the chest
Listening for sounds of breathing
Feeling for chest expansion
#7
What is the first step in the chain of survival for a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest?
Starting CPR
Activating emergency medical services (EMS)
Administering an AED
Checking for a pulse
#8
What is the term for a sudden and severe headache that is different from the usual headaches and can indicate a medical emergency?
Migraine
Cluster headache
Tension headache
Thunderclap headache
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